At last. A book that thoroughly reviews the efficacy of using a range of AAC strategies, techniques and technologies to support communication and language for people on the autism spectrum. This is exactly what ALL practitioners, researchers, family members, administrators, advocates and funders need. --Sarah Blackstone, Ph.D., CCC-SP, President, ACI, Monterey, CA
A current, comprehensive, and reader friendly text. --David McNaughton, Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University, University Park
A comprehensive resource that integrates AAC research, assessments, interventions, and related issues that are specific to individuals with ASD. --Daniel Openden, Ph.D., BCBA, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) & Arizona State University
A current, comprehensive, and reader friendly text. --David McNaughton, Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University, University Park
A comprehensive resource that integrates AAC research, assessments, interventions, and related issues that are specific to individuals with ASD. --Daniel Openden, Ph.D., BCBA, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) & Arizona State University
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Autism has become more prominent in modern society, so understanding it is more important than ever. "Autism Spectrum Disorders and AAC" is a look at people with autism and augmentative and alternative communication - also known as AAC. These individuals have special needs and often need unique techniques for effectively communicating with them. With chapters on encouraging natural speech, literacy, adjusting abnormal behavior, facilitating classroom participation and helping them establish bonds, Pat Mirenda & Teresa Iacono give a manual that is a necessity for educators dealing with these special needs people. As such, "Austism Spectrum Disorders and AAC" belongs in any collection on autism.
