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Author:   M. Alexandra Da Fonte ,  Miriam C. Boesch
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.752kg
ISBN:  

9781138710177

ISBN 10:   1138710172
Pages:   322
Publication Date:   19 July 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

UNIT 1: Students with Complex Communication Needs and the Instructional Team Chapter 1: Students with Complex Communication Needs Chapter 2: Understanding Communication Competencies Chapter 3: The Instructional Team Chapter 4: Identifying the Barriers in the Environment UNIT 2: Assessment: The Student and The Communication System Chapter 5: Identifying the Student’s Present Level of Performance Chapter 6: Identifying the Student’s Literacy Skills Chapter 7: Defining and Identifying Unaided Communication Systems Chapter 8: Defining and Identifying Low Technology Aided Communication Systems Chapter 9: Defining and Identifying High Technology Aided Communication Systems UNIT 3: Goal Setting and Implementation Practices Chapter 10: Goal Setting for Students with Complex Communication Needs Chapter 11: Implementation Practices for Students with Complex Communication Needs Chapter 12: Implementing Augmentative and Alternative Communication Across Settings

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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

""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

Author Information

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.

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