Routledge Effective Augmentative and Alternative Communication Practices: A Handbook for School-Based Practitioners

Product Description Effective Augmentative and Alternative Communication Practices provides a user-friendly handbook for any school-based practitioner, whether you are a special education teacher, an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) consultant, assistive technology consultant, speech language pathologist, or occupational therapist. This highly practical book translates the AAC research into practice and explains the importance of the use of AAC strategies across settings. The handbook also provides school-based practitioners with resources to be used during the assessment, planning, and instructional process. Review "Boesch and Da Fonte have synthesized what we know about implementing AAC in schools in a single cohesive book. An essential text for tomorrow’s professionals." ―Rajinder Koul, Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, USA "Thumbs up for Effective Augmentative and Alternative Communication Practices! Successfully filling a void in the field, Da Fonte and Boesch have masterfully covered pertinent issues in supporting children and youth with AAC needs in school settings. Indeed, this is a must-read for any practitioners from any number of disciplines providing school-based services to students with AAC needs." ―Ralf W. Schlosser, PhD, F-ASHA, F-AAIDD, F-ISAAC, Northeastern University, USA About the Author M. Alexandra Da Fonte is Assistant Professor of the Practice in the Department of Special Education at Vanderbilt University, USA. Miriam C. Boesch is Associate Professor in Special Education at the University of North Texas, USA.