Aided augmentative communication for individuals with autism spectrum disorders /
Jennifer B. Ganz ; with contributions by Ee Rea Hong and Whitney Gilliland.
- xiii, 141 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
- Autism and child psychopathology series, 2192-922X .
- Autism and child psychopathology series. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Overview of autism spectrum disorders and complex communication needs -- Aided augmentative and alternative communication: and overview -- AAC and assessment of people with ASD and CCN -- Interdisciplinary issues and collaboration in assessment and treatment -- Naturalistic aided AAC instruction -- AAC intervention mediated by natural communication partners -- Functional communication training with aided AAC -- The controversy surrounding facilitated communication -- Sign language versus aided AAC.