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Within the field of speech language pathology, there is a growing awareness of the need to adapt our services to better serve a diverse population. AAC for All: Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Practices is designed to serve as a resource for practicing speech language pathologists and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) specialists working with culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) populations. Written in an easily accessible style, this text walks the clinician through the process of supporting this particular population and includes tips and resources for easy implementation. Unlike other books on AAC topics, this book directly focuses on the unique needs of CLD students with complex communication needs. By highlighting important considerations and practical steps rooted in evidence-based practice (EBP), this unique resource ensures the AAC provider is meeting the needs of all their students regardless of their backgrounds. The text encompasses every stage of supporting CLD students and their families along their communication journey, including the clinician's preliminary steps of reflection upon the interplay of culture and language, and differences in attitudes towards disability and AAC. With this understanding, the authors guide the reader through practical, yet culturally responsive assessments and interventions strategies that can be adapted to meet the needs of any student who uses AAC. Key Features More than 50 illustrations and graphs to help clarify and expand on key concepts covered throughout the text; enabling readers to more easily understand and apply complex material. Use of highly readable excerpts throughout the book in the form of Explorations of key terms, Perspectives & Insights describing real life professional experiences from the authors, and TIPS (To Implement Proper Strategies) to guide the reader through practical intervention recommendations. A clinician-friendly writing style that will have this book repeatedly reached for as it guides the reader through their learning and clinical practice. A PluralPlus companion website with printable versions of both the forms from the book and additional resources, including: Cultural Competence Roadmap CLD AAC Myths & Realities Handout CLD Assessment Tools List CLD Assessment Process Checklist Ethnographic Interview Form Partner Training Checklist Participation Plan Samples CLD Book List for Therapy

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Peak Woo, PhD, FACS is in private practice as an otolaryngologist in New York City. His practice is limited to laryngology and communication and voice disorders. His primary professional and research interests are in the field of voice production and its disorders. In 1972, he enrolled in the six-year BA/MD joint degree program offered by the College of Liberal Arts and the School of Medicine at Boston University. After spending 25 years as academic faculty member at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Tufts-New England Medical Center and SUNY-Health Science Center at Upstate, he is now in private practice. He serves as Clinical Professor in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York. He continues to participate in the training of residents and laryngology fellows. Dr. Woo was a past president of the American Laryngological Association, the American Broncho-Esophagological Association, the New York Laryngological Society and the New York Head and Neck Society. He was a past vice president of the Triological Society. Dr. Woo's past community activities include Doctor to the New York State Theater and the New York City Opera and he serves as advisor to the New York Singing Teacher Association Professional Development Program. He has traveled widely and given talks on laryngology and voice disorders Dr. Woo lives in New Jersey with his wife. He has three grown children Christina, Geoffrey, and Ryan.

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