Description
| Product ID: | 9781032284415 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | Navigating Speech and Language Therapy |
| Title: | Navigating AAC |
| Subtitle: | 50 Essential Strategies and Resources for Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication |
| Authors: | Author: Alison Battye |
| Page Count: | 242 |
| Subjects: | Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Psychological theory & schools of thought, Physiological and neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Education, Teaching of students with learning difficulties, Speech and language disorders and therapy, Health, Relationships and Personal development, Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Education, Teaching of autistic students, Speech & language disorders & therapy, Health & personal development |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Although Speech and Language Therapists are assumed to have a knowledge of AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), this is often not the case. This book is an approachable guide to AAC that provides an insight into working in the field, along with tips and strategies for SLTs. Speech and Language Therapists are assumed to have a knowledge of AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication). The reality is that, unless they have had a student clinical placement in this field, they will qualify with very little experience in this area. This book is an approachable guide to AAC and covers the various types, including paper-based and voice-output communication aids. There is guidance on how to assess a person who might need AAC, and how to work collaboratively with those who support the person on a daily basis. The author discusses the importance of core vocabulary alongside a personalised vocabulary. There are pointers for referring to specialised services, signposting families to alternative sources of funding, and making a business case for buying AAC equipment. Written by an expert in the field, this book provides tips and strategies for SLTs who are brand new to AAC, as well as experienced clinicians wanting to gain further confidence in working with this varied client group. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2022-09-30 |
