Assistive Technology: Principles and Applications for Communication Disorders and Special Education
121185
Raymond W. Quist , Lyle L. Lloyd, editors

This book has changed publishers ....for realease in USA 28 Feb 2009 This book explains the role and range of applications of technology in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). It also demonstrates principles for the selection of technology and explains the basic operations of and procedures for computers and peripheral devices used by AAC professionals It attempts to understand the effects of technology on the development and use of communication.

2005

Ages: -

$150.00

Augmentative & Alternative Communication Profile Forms (15)
123740

2009

Ages: 2 - 99

$88.00

Augmentative and Alternative Communication
120594
Loncke

Augmentative and alternative communications (ACC) is the result of multiple developments in several areas of educational sciences, clinical psychology, speech-language pathology, engineering, speech synthesis, sociology and psycholinguistics. This book focuses on ACC research and examines ways in which it contributes to a better general understanding of processes related to its use and implementation.

1999

Ages: -

$204.30

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Developmental Issues
120608
Stephen Von Tetzchner & Nicola Grove

wrong cover shown however title , availability and price correct as of 2010

2002

Ages: -

$115.00

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Children & Adults 3rd Edition.
81
David Beukelman, Pat Mirenda

Management of Severe Communication Disorders in Children and Adults.
658 Pages

2005

Ages: -

$99.00

Augmentative and Alternative Communication European Perspectives
6364
Stephen Von Tetzchner, mogens Hygem Jensen

Augmentative and alternative communication concerns the use of non-speech communication modes for people unable to use speech and for augmenting communication for people with limited spoken language

2003

Ages: -

$131.00

Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Severe Disabilities - Beyond poverty
124778
Erna Alant, Lyle L. Lloyd

Communities and countries who are not affluent or economically and socially disadvantaged present their own set of intervention circumstances that need to be taken into account when planning intervention for people with disabilities particularly those with AAC need. These contexts provide not only professionals, but all partners involved in the intervention process with unique challenges that require a reevaluation of AAC intervention programmes. This book presents a different perspective on AAC intervention by focusing on the application of various AAC related issues within a poverty context. It is intended for advanced students and professionals across disciplines that are interested in extending their knowledge and critical thinking to advance issues surrounding AAC intervention within a poverty context.

2004

Ages: -

$89.95

Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Adults with Acquired Neurologic Disorders
356
David Beukelman, Kathryn Yorkston, oe Reichle

The loss of speech in adulthood due to acquired disabilities causes an enormous life change for the person it happens to and everyone close to them. With this important book, you'll explore the challenges these individuals face during the transition from speaking to using augmentative and alternative communications (AAC).

2000

Ages: -

$83.49

Autism Spectrum Disorders and AAC
125123
Pat Mirenda, Ph.D., & Teresa Iacono, Ph.D.

For children, adolescents, and adults with autism, AAC can have a tremendous positive impact on communication, social skills, and behavior. Now there s a comprehensive, up to date research volume that shows professionals what today s most effective AAC methods are and why theyre a perfect fit with a variety of learning approaches that work for people with autism. Pat Mirendaa leading authority on AAC and autism and Teresa Iacono partner with more than 30 other experts to give readers the most current, in-depth information on a wide range of AAC methods and technologies.

2009

Ages: -

POA

Communication for All Kids Using An Exchange Communication System in Classroom Klik
395

Describes how three Australian special education authors implemented an exchange communication system in their classrooms. The book outlines how these teachers taught their students to make requests using symbolic exchange cards and how to make inexpensive materials - quickly! As well as providing their personal experiences and case studies, the authors have included photographs of students using an exchange communication system, links to outcomes-based English curriculum, goals for IEPs and a recording sheet for student achievement and portfolios.

2000

Ages: -

$41.40

Communicative Competence for Individuals who Use AAC
120592
Janice C. Light, Ph.D., David R. Beukelman, Ph.D., & Joe Reichle, Ph.D.

Relevant for children and adults at all stages of communication development, this upper-level text is a must-have for SLPs, educators, and rehabilitation professionals who work with AAC users.

2003

Ages: -

$64.00

Cook and Hussey's Assistive Technologies Principles and Practice
123250
Albert Cook, Jan Miller Polgar

Master the assistive strategies you need to make confident clinical decisions and help improve the quality of life for people with disabilities with the latest edition of this comprehensive text. Based on the Human Activity Assistive Technology (HAAT) model developed by the authors, the book provides detailed coverage of the broad range of devices, services, and practices that comprise assistive technology and focuses on the relationship between the human user and the assisted activity within specific contexts. This new edition has been expanded and updated, and features new multimedia components that further demonstrate how to apply the concepts you've learned to real-world practice.

2008

Ages: -

$112.00

Do Watch Listen Say (has become an indent title, may be delays)
4103
Kathleen Quill

This comprehensive intervention guide and accompanying activities are easily adapted to develop a curriculum for both children who are verbal and those who use augmentative and alternative communication, and it can be implemented at home or in the classroom. Excellent for educators and speech language pathologists, this practical, user-friendly resource gives you the methods you need to build social and communication skills in children with autism.

2000

Ages: 2 - 18

$88.00

Employment Kit
121631
Ylana Bloom and Dolly Bhargava

The manual provides information on how to make the disability employment service standards meaningful and accessible for individuals with disabilities. It outlines how a individual employment plan should be designed.

Ages: -

POA

For Nonverbal Children Functional Vocabulary Kit
123865
Brenda Addington

This systematic, comprehensive program provides you with the tools you need to establish a 400 word vocabulary in nonverbal children and prepare them to use augmentative communication systems. The vocabulary is divided into the five themes. Each theme consists of eight units and each unit teaches 10 functional vocabulary words.
This program satisfies the need of the nonverbal student for systematic, rote instruction and builds a vocabulary base that will become the foundation for using pictures and signs as communicative tools.

2008

Ages: 4 - 10

$191.80

Handbook Of Augmentative And Alternative Communication
426
Sharon Glennen, Denise DeCoste

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is a field which crosses many disciplinary boundaries. It is a rapidly changing field that uses the latest innovations and technologies to aid the language-disabled, and requires fluency not only in the hands-on technological aspect, but the service-delivery side as well. This well-written handbook addresses that need and is filled with practical information and extensive referencing. A valuable text for graduate students studying communication disorders and special education, the book would be a useful addition to the professional library of anyone working with AAC users, most especially for those working with children.

1997

Ages: -

$137.94

Let's Read Together Part 1 Using Commercially available Books to Promote Literacy
6785
Ylana Bloom, Dolly Bhargava

This literacy package has been created specifically for children with intellectual as well as additional disabilities (such as hearing impairments, physical disabilities, Down syndrome and Autism).

2003

Ages: 0 - 18

$151.80

Let's Read Together Part 11 Creating Personalised material to Promote Literacy
6799
Ylana Bloom, Dolly Bhargava

ACC ideas for children and adults with communication difficulties. This user-friendly package provides many ideas for utilising commercially available books to help your child develop literacy

2003

Ages: 2 - Adult

$151.80

Let's Talk Together The Great Ideas Update Manual
120924
Ylana Bloom Dolly Bhargava

This book would be a useful practical resource for people wanting ideas about using and teaching AAC skills to people with disabilities.

Ages: 0 - 200

$149.50

Let's Talk Together, The Assessment Manual and CD ROM
6801
Ylana Bloom, Dolly Bhargava

Another resource for people with severe communication impairments and intellectual challenges.This is a comprehensive step by step guide to assist anyone carry out a communication assessment to dtermine approximate AAC.

2003

Ages: 0 - Adult

$126.50

Let's Talk Together, The Great Ideas Original and Update Manuals Package of 2
6800
Ylana Bloom, Sue Treloar

Creating augmentative communication opportunities. Another resource for people with severe communication impairments and intellectual challenges.

2003

Ages: 0 - Adult

$316.25

Lets Play with Sign New Makaton Book
123166
Aileen Ryan

Designed especially to encourage signing in familiar situations. The book is in two parts:
Part 1: Information on how to use signing with your child
Part 2: Scripts for 6 common activities: greeting, obstacle course, bath time, blocks, meal times and play dough
The scripts are designed to be photocopied and will help you to become familiar with the possible signs for each area of interaction, increase the number of signs used in conversation with your child, practice combining signs and speech together and gain strategies to help you child's communication skills grow (96 pages, A4 landscape)

Ages: -

$52.84

Makaton Vocabulary
123164
Aileen Ryan

A core vocabulary of 350 specially selected concepts/ideas. The vocabulary is graded into 9 stages, which are considered to be most appropriate for the needs of children and adults with communication and language difficulties. For each word, there is a clear line drawing and a brief description how to make the sign. (70 pages, A4 landscape)

Ages: -

$52.95

Makaton Vocabulary CD Rom
123165
Aileen Ryan

excellent resource - allows you to refresh, revise and practise the signs you learnt at a Basic Makaton Workshop. There is a clear brief video clip for each word in the Makaton vocabulary, with two speech pathologists demonstrating how to make the signs. CD-ROM is recommended to accompany the Makaton Vocabulary book.
Computer requirements: Windows-PC or Macintosh

Ages: -

$53.99

Participation Through Communication Guide
6803
Ylana Bloom, Dolly Bhargava

Communication partner strategies for providing communication opportunities for people who are pre-intentional communicators

2003

Ages: 0 - 18

$151.80

Schedules Kit
121630
Ylana Bloom and Dolly Bhargava

Schedules can be used to inform the individual of upcoming events it will help them attend, anticipate upcoming events, make transitions, understand abstract concepts such as time in a more concrete and manageable form, develop social interaction skills etc. Examples of a variety of schedules have been provided for various settings (e.g. home, school, group home, community).

Ages: -

$34.44

See What We Say
6482
Barbara Collier

Situational Vocabulary for Adults Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication

2000

Ages: 0 -

$85.10

Small Talk Instant Reference Chart
123167
Aileen Ryan

The "Small Talk" chart contains 45 Australian (Auslan) sign language graphics in alphabetical order, with basic written descriptions on how to do the sign. Signs on the "Small Talk" chart are relevant to starting signing with your child. There is a section on "Help with successful signing".
The "Small Talk" chart is coated in a wipeable material.

Ages: -

POA

Softpics Professional and Fantasticpics
53
Ylana Bloom Dolly Bhargava

An Augmentative Communication Designer 2500 images

2001

Ages: -

$450.00

Success at Work Looking Good.
6805
Carolyn McMurtrie

The importance of personal appearance and presentation

2003

Ages: -

$63.25

Thematic AAC Communication: Using Visual Connectors and Question Maps in the Classroom
6804
Ylana Bloom, Dolly Bhargava

This manual provides explanations and examples on how to use the two processes of Visual Connectors and Question Maps for identifying AAC systems in the classroom environment.

2004

Ages: 1 - 18

$101.20

Tiny Hands & Small Talk Chart Package
123169
Aileen Ryan

"Tiny Hands" Book & "Small Talk" Instant reference chart can be bought together at a considerable saving.

Ages: -

$57.44

Tiny Hands book
123168
Aileen Ryan

"Tiny Hands" contains over 230 Australian (Auslan) signs each with their own written description. Only two signs to a page so graphics are nice and clear. Second move and arrows are done in red to help with visual description. "Tiny Hands" book size is 10 1/2cm x 15cm - small enough to fit in your bag or pocket and comes with a protective plastic cover. The book is in alphabetical order for easy reference and also has an alphabetical index as most signs have more than one English word meaning. "Tiny Hands" also includes signing tips,a couple of short songs, some general information on baby sign and baby language hints.

Ages: -

$52.84

Transition Strategies for Adolescents and Young Adults Who Use AAC
125028
David B. McNaughton, Ph.D., & David R. Beukelman, Ph.D.

To make a smooth transition to a fulfilling, self-determined adult life, young people who use AAC need effective services that meet their individual needs and make the most of advances in technology. Professionals will provide these critical supports with the help of this book, the first complete guide to supporting the journey to adulthood for people who use AAC.

Ages: -

POA

Using AAC Strategies for Positive Behaviour Support to Manage Challanging Behaviour
121145
Ylana Bloom Dolly Bhargava

Many people use behaviour to communicate because their current communication skills are not effective. As communication partners it is our challenge to identify the underlying communication function of the behaviour of concern. This book addresses the issue of challenging behaviour from a positive behaviour support perspective by discussing the possible causes of communication breakdown. Examples of practical augmentative communication strategies are also provided to assist the person to effectively and efficiently communicate a range of messages without having to resort to using the behaviour of concern.

Ages: 2 - Adult

$101.20

Using AAC to Develop Emotions and Problem Solving Skills
6802
Ylana Bloom, Dolly Bhargava

2004

Ages: 0 - Adult

$101.20