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The Resource Augmentative and alternative communication : supporting children and adults with complex communication needs, by David R. Beukelman and Pat Mirenda

Augmentative and alternative communication : supporting children and adults with complex communication needs, by David R. Beukelman and Pat Mirenda

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The fourth edition of the foundational, widely adopted AAC textbook Augmentative and Alternative Communication is the definitive introduction to AAC processes, interventions, and technologies that help people best meet their daily communication needs. Future teachers, SLPs, OTs, PTs, and other professionals will prepare for their work in the field with critical new information on advancing literacy skills; conducting effective, culturally appropriate assessment and intervention; selecting AAC vocabulary tailored to individual needs; using new consumer technologies as affordable, nonstigmatizing communication devices; promoting social competence supporting language learning and development; providing effective support to beginning communicators; planning inclusive education services for students with complex communication needs; and improving the communication of people with specific developmental disabilities and acquired disabilities. An essential core text for tomorrow's professionals--and a key reference for in-service practitioners--this fourth edition prepares readers to support the communicative competence of children and adults with a wide range of complex needs
Language
eng
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Edition
4th ed.
Extent
1 online resource (xv, 593 pages)
Note
Revised edition of: Augmentative & alternative communication / by David R. Beukelman, Pat Mirenda. 3rd ed. c2005
Contents
  • Augmentative and alternative communication processes
  • Message management : vocabulary, small talk, and narratives
  • Symbols and rate enhancement
  • Alternative access
  • Principles of assessment
  • Assessment of specific capabilities
  • Principles of decision making, intervention, and evaluation
  • Augmentative and alternative communication issues for people with developmental disabilities
  • Supporting participation and communication for beginning communicators
  • Language development and intervention : challenges, supports, and instructional approaches
  • Instruction to support linguistic and social competence
  • Literacy intervention for individuals with complex communication needs / Janice C. Light and David B. McNaughton
  • Educational inclusion of students with complex communication needs
  • Adults with acquired physical conditions / with Laura Ball
  • Adults with severe aphasia and apraxia of speech / Kathryn L. Garrett and Joanne P. Lasker
  • Adults with degenerative cognitive and linguistic disorders / with Elizabeth Hanson
  • Individuals with traumatic brain injury / with Susan Fager
  • Augmentative and alternative communication in intensive, acute, and long-term acute medical settings
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9781598573749
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Augmentative and alternative communication : supporting children and adults with complex communication needs
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Augmentative and alternative communication
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supporting children and adults with complex communication needs
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by David R. Beukelman and Pat Mirenda
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Augmentative & alternative communication
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Language
eng
Summary
The fourth edition of the foundational, widely adopted AAC textbook Augmentative and Alternative Communication is the definitive introduction to AAC processes, interventions, and technologies that help people best meet their daily communication needs. Future teachers, SLPs, OTs, PTs, and other professionals will prepare for their work in the field with critical new information on advancing literacy skills; conducting effective, culturally appropriate assessment and intervention; selecting AAC vocabulary tailored to individual needs; using new consumer technologies as affordable, nonstigmatizing communication devices; promoting social competence supporting language learning and development; providing effective support to beginning communicators; planning inclusive education services for students with complex communication needs; and improving the communication of people with specific developmental disabilities and acquired disabilities. An essential core text for tomorrow's professionals--and a key reference for in-service practitioners--this fourth edition prepares readers to support the communicative competence of children and adults with a wide range of complex needs
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1943-
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Beukelman, David R.
Dewey number
616.85/503
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illustrations
Index
index present
LC call number
RC429
LC item number
.B48 2012eb
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
  • dictionaries
  • bibliography
NLM call number
  • 2012 J-421
  • WL 340.2
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1943-
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  • Mirenda, Pat
  • Beukelman, David R.
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  • Communicative disorders
  • People with disabilities
  • Communication devices for people with disabilities
  • Communication Disorders
  • Communication Aids for Disabled
  • Needs Assessment
  • Nonverbal Communication
  • HEALTH & FITNESS
  • MEDICAL
  • Communication devices for people with disabilities
  • Communicative disorders
  • People with disabilities
  • Medicine
  • Health & Biological Sciences
  • Neurology
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Augmentative and alternative communication : supporting children and adults with complex communication needs, by David R. Beukelman and Pat Mirenda
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Publication
Note
Revised edition of: Augmentative & alternative communication / by David R. Beukelman, Pat Mirenda. 3rd ed. c2005
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unknown
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
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online resource
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  • cr
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rdacarrier
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multicolored
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text
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  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Augmentative and alternative communication processes -- Message management : vocabulary, small talk, and narratives -- Symbols and rate enhancement -- Alternative access -- Principles of assessment -- Assessment of specific capabilities -- Principles of decision making, intervention, and evaluation -- Augmentative and alternative communication issues for people with developmental disabilities -- Supporting participation and communication for beginning communicators -- Language development and intervention : challenges, supports, and instructional approaches -- Instruction to support linguistic and social competence -- Literacy intervention for individuals with complex communication needs / Janice C. Light and David B. McNaughton -- Educational inclusion of students with complex communication needs -- Adults with acquired physical conditions / with Laura Ball -- Adults with severe aphasia and apraxia of speech / Kathryn L. Garrett and Joanne P. Lasker -- Adults with degenerative cognitive and linguistic disorders / with Elizabeth Hanson -- Individuals with traumatic brain injury / with Susan Fager -- Augmentative and alternative communication in intensive, acute, and long-term acute medical settings
Control code
842933047
Dimensions
unknown
Edition
4th ed.
Extent
1 online resource (xv, 593 pages)
File format
unknown
Form of item
online
Isbn
9781598573749
Level of compression
unknown
Media category
computer
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • c
Other physical details
illustrations
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not applicable
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unknown
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unknown sound
Specific material designation
remote
System control number
(OCoLC)842933047
Label
Augmentative and alternative communication : supporting children and adults with complex communication needs, by David R. Beukelman and Pat Mirenda
Publication
Note
Revised edition of: Augmentative & alternative communication / by David R. Beukelman, Pat Mirenda. 3rd ed. c2005
Antecedent source
unknown
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Carrier category
online resource
Carrier category code
  • cr
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Augmentative and alternative communication processes -- Message management : vocabulary, small talk, and narratives -- Symbols and rate enhancement -- Alternative access -- Principles of assessment -- Assessment of specific capabilities -- Principles of decision making, intervention, and evaluation -- Augmentative and alternative communication issues for people with developmental disabilities -- Supporting participation and communication for beginning communicators -- Language development and intervention : challenges, supports, and instructional approaches -- Instruction to support linguistic and social competence -- Literacy intervention for individuals with complex communication needs / Janice C. Light and David B. McNaughton -- Educational inclusion of students with complex communication needs -- Adults with acquired physical conditions / with Laura Ball -- Adults with severe aphasia and apraxia of speech / Kathryn L. Garrett and Joanne P. Lasker -- Adults with degenerative cognitive and linguistic disorders / with Elizabeth Hanson -- Individuals with traumatic brain injury / with Susan Fager -- Augmentative and alternative communication in intensive, acute, and long-term acute medical settings
Control code
842933047
Dimensions
unknown
Edition
4th ed.
Extent
1 online resource (xv, 593 pages)
File format
unknown
Form of item
online
Isbn
9781598573749
Level of compression
unknown
Media category
computer
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • c
Other physical details
illustrations
Quality assurance targets
not applicable
Reformatting quality
unknown
Sound
unknown sound
Specific material designation
remote
System control number
(OCoLC)842933047

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