Handbook of Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Glennen, Sharon L.; DeCoste, Denise C.

ISBN 10: 1565936841 / ISBN 13: 9781565936843

Published by Cengage Learning, 1996

About this Item

Significant wear. No loose pages. Occasional underlining and highlighting. Evidence of coffee spill on first 90 pages. Spine creased; pages tight. Orphans Treasure Box sells books to raise money for orphans and vulnerable kids.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Handbook of Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565936841
• ISBN 13: 9781565936843
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 50 ounces

About this title

Synopsis

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is a field which crosses many disciplinary boundaries. It is a rapidly changing field that uses the latest innovations and technologies to aid the language-disabled, and requires fluency not only in the hands-on technological aspect, but the service-delivery side as well. This well-written handbook addresses that need and is filled with practical information and extensive referencing. A valuable text for graduate students studying communication disorders and special education, the book would be a useful addition to the professional library of anyone working with AAC users, most especially for those working with children.

From the Back Cover

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is a field which crosses many disciplinary boundaries. It is a rapidly changing field that uses the latest innovations and technologies to aid the language-disabled, and requires fluency not only in the hands-on technological aspect, but the service-delivery side as well. This well-written handbook addresses that need and is filled with practical information and extensive referencing. Some of its unique features include overview of development of assistive technology and its links with AAC, and present service delivery models in a variety of settings; discussions of available technology systems, strategies, and access, and issues of literacy development, funding and legal responsibility, and program effectiveness; examines special populations and special environments; includes case studies throughout; and extensive appendixes of devices, manufacturers, associations. A valuable text for graduate students studying communication disorders and special education, the book would be a useful addition to the professional library of anyone working with AAC users, most especially for those working with children.