Beukelman, David R. 1943- creator author. Light, Janice C. (Janice Catherine) author. text bibliography mdu 2020 Fifth edition. monographic eng

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xv, 686 pages ; 26 cm "The fifth edition of Augmentative & Alternative Communication: Supporting Children and Adults with Complex Communication Needs is the premier resource for anyone planning to work with individuals who rely on AAC. Written for pre-service and in-service SLPs, OTs, PTs, assistive technicians, and other direct service providers, this book is a comprehensive guide to the characteristics of people with complex communication needs, the variety of AAC systems available, and current assessment and intervention practices in AAC"-- About the Authors About the Contributors Preface About the Online Companion Materials Acknowledgments Section I    People Who Require Augmentative and Alternative Communication Chapter 1    Augmentative and Alternative Communication Processes for Children and Adults with Complex Communication Needs Chapter 2    AAC Assessment Chapter 3    Overview of AAC Intervention Chapter 4    Collaborating with Family Members and Other Communication Partners Section II    Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems Chapter 5   Vocabulary Selection and Message Management Chapter 6    Representation, Organization, and Layout of AAC Systems Chapter 7    Access Techniques and Output Chapter 8    Selection and Personalization of AAC Systems Section III    Augmentative and Alternative Communication Interventions for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Chapter 9    Key Considerations in Augmentative and Alternative Communication Intervention for People With Developmental Disabilities Chapter 10    Intervention to Support Communication and Participation of Beginning Communicators Chapter 11    Intervention to Build Communicative Competence Chapter 12    Literacy Intervention for Individuals with Complex Communication Needs Janice C. Light and David B. McNaughton Chapter 13    Intervention to Enhance Participation in Education, Employment, and Community Settings David B. McNaughton Section IV    Augmentative and Alternative Communication Interventions for Individuals with Acquired Disabilities Chapter 14    Individuals with Acquired Physical Conditions Laura Ball, Amy Nordness, and David R.Beukelman Chapter 15    AAC Supports for Adults with Severe Aphasia and/or Apraxia of Speech Kathryn L. Garrett, Joanne P. Lasker, and Julia King Fischer Chapter 16    Adults with Degenerative Cognitive and Linguistic Conditions Elizabeth K. Hanson and David R. Beukelman Chapter 17    Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury Susan Koch Fager and David R. Beukelman Chapter 18    Patient-Provider Communication in Medical Settings Chapter 19    The Importance of Advocacy Index by David R. Beukelman and Janice C. Light. Includes bibliographical references and index. Communicative disorders Patients Rehabilitation Communication devices for people with disabilities Nervous system Diseases Complications RC429 .B48 2020 616.855 03 BEU L Beukelman, David R., Baltimore : Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., 2020. Fifth. (DLC) 2019044685 9781681253039 2019044684 DLC 191118 20211013101254.0 21296545 eng