Augmentative & alternative communication : supporting children and adults with complex communication needs

This new edition of the classic text provides a comprehensive introduction to alternative and augmentative communication (AAC). It is divided into sections covering: people who require AAC including assessment and collaboration with family members; AAC systems including vocabulary selection, access and output, personalisation; AAC interventions for people with developmental disabilities including building confidence, literacy intervention, intervention to enhance participation in education, employment and community settings; AAC for people with acquired disabilities including acquired physical conditions, aphasia and apraxia, degenerative cognitive and linguistic conditions, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and patient provider communication in medical settings.