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9781493908134 1493908138 Aided Augmentative Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders is an essential resource for professionals to assist them in determining what types of systems are available for promoting functional communication in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and complex communication needs (i.e., those who cannot speak or whose speech is unintelligible). In particular, the volume focuses on aided augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Aided AAC provides learners with tools needed to supplement or replace speech that they are unable to use effectively. Such tools are particularly important for this population who, if they are unable to communicate effectively, often display challenging behaviors (e.g., tantrums, aggression). Aided Augmentative Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders provides an overview of how AAC may be used to benefit individuals with ASD who lack functional communication skills and have complex communication needs. Aided and unaided AAC is described briefly and guidelines for assessing the need for AAC and for determining what type of AAC may be most suitable for their clients and students are provided. Several types of aided AAC are presented in depth, along with an overview of each intervention, resources, and research in support of the intervention. Types of AAC covered include evidence-based aided language stimulation, functional communication training, the Picture Exchange Communication System, speech-generating devices, and other visual supports for communicating with individuals with ASD. Finally, the volume addresses two controversial issues in the field and provides guidance regarding making related decisions. This much-needed information is particularly timely, given that this field has seen an explosion of research during the past 10 years.", Just as autism is a continuum of disorders, it is associated with a broad range of neurodevelopmental, social, and communication deficits. For individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) has a major impact on their daily lives, often reducing the occurrence of challenging behaviors. "Aided Augmentative Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders" is a practical guide to the field, offering readers a solid grounding in ASD, related complex communication needs (CCN), and AAC, especially visual and computer-based technologies. Widely used interventions and tools in AAC are reviewed-not just how they work, but why they work-to aid practitioners in choosing those most suited to individual clients or students. Issues in evaluation for aided AAC and debates concerning its usability round out the coverage. Readers come away with a deeper understanding of the centrality of communication for clients with ASD and the many possibilities for intervention.Key areas of coverage include: AAC and assessment of people with ASD and CCN.Interdisciplinary issues and collaboration in assessment and treatment.AAC intervention mediated by natural communication partners.Functional communication training with AAC.The controversy surrounding facilitated communication.Sign language versus AAC. "Aided Augmentative Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders" is an essential resource for clinicians/practitioners, researchers, and graduate students in such fields as child and school psychology, speech pathology, language education, developmental psychology, behavior therapy, and educational technology."
9781493908134 1493908138 Aided Augmentative Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders is an essential resource for professionals to assist them in determining what types of systems are available for promoting functional communication in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and complex communication needs (i.e., those who cannot speak or whose speech is unintelligible). In particular, the volume focuses on aided augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Aided AAC provides learners with tools needed to supplement or replace speech that they are unable to use effectively. Such tools are particularly important for this population who, if they are unable to communicate effectively, often display challenging behaviors (e.g., tantrums, aggression). Aided Augmentative Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders provides an overview of how AAC may be used to benefit individuals with ASD who lack functional communication skills and have complex communication needs. Aided and unaided AAC is described briefly and guidelines for assessing the need for AAC and for determining what type of AAC may be most suitable for their clients and students are provided. Several types of aided AAC are presented in depth, along with an overview of each intervention, resources, and research in support of the intervention. Types of AAC covered include evidence-based aided language stimulation, functional communication training, the Picture Exchange Communication System, speech-generating devices, and other visual supports for communicating with individuals with ASD. Finally, the volume addresses two controversial issues in the field and provides guidance regarding making related decisions. This much-needed information is particularly timely, given that this field has seen an explosion of research during the past 10 years.", Just as autism is a continuum of disorders, it is associated with a broad range of neurodevelopmental, social, and communication deficits. For individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) has a major impact on their daily lives, often reducing the occurrence of challenging behaviors. "Aided Augmentative Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders" is a practical guide to the field, offering readers a solid grounding in ASD, related complex communication needs (CCN), and AAC, especially visual and computer-based technologies. Widely used interventions and tools in AAC are reviewed-not just how they work, but why they work-to aid practitioners in choosing those most suited to individual clients or students. Issues in evaluation for aided AAC and debates concerning its usability round out the coverage. Readers come away with a deeper understanding of the centrality of communication for clients with ASD and the many possibilities for intervention.Key areas of coverage include: AAC and assessment of people with ASD and CCN.Interdisciplinary issues and collaboration in assessment and treatment.AAC intervention mediated by natural communication partners.Functional communication training with AAC.The controversy surrounding facilitated communication.Sign language versus AAC. "Aided Augmentative Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders" is an essential resource for clinicians/practitioners, researchers, and graduate students in such fields as child and school psychology, speech pathology, language education, developmental psychology, behavior therapy, and educational technology."