Synopses & Reviews
Exercising their basic right to communicate is a daily challenge for individuals with significant and/or multiple disabilities. Written for professionals working in the field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), this second volume in the AAC Series explores how to establish beginning communication skills among children who experience speech comprehension and production challenges. Internationally respected editors and authors offer throughtful, behavior-based explorations of the strategies and issues surrounding beginning AAC systems, emphasizing the broader significance of communication within society, the importance of socially acceptable communicative behavior, the need for developmentally appropriate interventions, and the occasional need to look beyond typical developmental patterns when forming assessments. With this comprehensive blend of theoretical discussion and practical strategies, professionals can help individuals acquire and expand the critical skills they need to interact with the world around them.