Aac For All

Author : Mollie G. Mindel,Jeeva John
Publisher : Plural Publishing
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781635502930

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AAC for All by Mollie G. Mindel,Jeeva John Pdf

Within the field of speech language pathology, there is a growing awareness of the need to adapt our services to better serve a diverse population. AAC for All: Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Practices is designed to serve as a resource for practicing speech language pathologists and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) specialists working with culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) populations. Written in an easily accessible style, this text walks the clinician through the process of supporting this particular population and includes tips and resources for easy implementation. Unlike other books on AAC topics, this book directly focuses on the unique needs of CLD students with complex communication needs. By highlighting important considerations and practical steps rooted in evidence-based practice (EBP), this unique resource ensures the AAC provider is meeting the needs of all their students regardless of their backgrounds. The text encompasses every stage of supporting CLD students and their families along their communication journey, including the clinician’s preliminary steps of reflection upon the interplay of culture and language, and differences in attitudes towards disability and AAC. With this understanding, the authors guide the reader through practical, yet culturally responsive assessments and interventions strategies that can be adapted to meet the needs of any student who uses AAC. Key Features: * More than 50 illustrations and graphs to help clarify and expand on key concepts covered throughout the text; enabling readers to more easily understand and apply complex material. * Use of highly readable excerpts throughout the book in the form of Explorations of key terms, Perspectives & Insights describing real life professional experiences from the authors, and TIPS (To Implement Proper Strategies) to guide the reader through practical intervention recommendations. * A clinician-friendly writing style that will have this book repeatedly reached for as it guides the reader through their learning and clinical practice. Disclaimer: Please note that ancillary content (such as documents, audio, and video, etc.) may not be included as published in the original print version of this book.

Author : Karen A. Erickson,Karen Erickson,David Koppenhaver
Publisher : Brookes Publishing Company
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 1598576577

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Comprehensive Literacy for All by Karen A. Erickson,Karen Erickson,David Koppenhaver Pdf

An essential resource for educators, speech-language pathologists, and parents--and an ideal text for courses that cover literacy and significant disabilities--this book will help you ensure that all students have the reading and writing skills they need to unlock new opportunities and reach their potential.

Author : David R. Beukelman,Pat Mirenda
Publisher : Brookes Publishing Company
Page : 593 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Education
ISBN : 1598571966

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Augmentative and Alternative Communication by David R. Beukelman,Pat Mirenda Pdf

The fourth edition of the foundational, widely adopted AAC textbook Augmentative and Alternative Communication is the definitive introduction to AAC processes, interventions, and technologies that help people best meet their daily communication needs. Future teachers, SLPs, OTs, PTs, and other professionals will prepare for their work in the field with critical new information on advancing literacy skills; conducting effective, culturally appropriate assessment and intervention; selecting AAC vocabulary tailored to individual needs; using new consumer technologies as affordable, nonstigmatizing communication devices; promoting social competence supporting language learning and development; providing effective support to beginning communicators; planning inclusive education services for students with complex communication needs; and improving the communication of people with specific developmental disabilities and acquired disabilities. An essential core text for tomorrow's professionals--and a key reference for in-service practitioners--this fourth edition prepares readers to support the communicative competence of children and adults with a wide range of complex needs.

Author : Amanda Hartmann
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0646834673

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AAC Rhyme Time by Amanda Hartmann Pdf

AAC for me? AAC with tea? Discover rhyming words in this fun book. And explore all the different ways we can play with rhyme in this special book that includes children who use AAC. What is AAC? AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. It sounds complicated but it is not. Some children cannot always speak, so they use AAC. AAC can be communicating with pictures or gestures or typing. This book has been written to help our community learn more about differences, in particular, differences in communication. Children who use AAC may communicate differently but they still have stories and ideas to share with the world. Amanda Hartmann, the author of AAC Rhyme time, has been Speech-Language Pathologist and an AAC enthusiast for over 20 years. She has helped many children who use AAC and the people that support them. She is passionate about connecting with and advocating for people who use AAC.

Author : Erna Alant
Publisher : Plural Publishing
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781944883874

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Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Engagement and Participation by Erna Alant Pdf

Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Engagement and Participationreexamines the basic components of human communication based on the development of meaning between two people and provides a new theoretical framework for integrating the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) strategies into interpersonal interactions. As such, it is an indispensable resource for speech-language pathologists, special education practitioners, and researchers in AAC, as well as for instructors and graduate students in the fields of speech and hearing sciences and special education. The book employs a creative synthesis of engagement (personal involvement) and participation (exchanges) to describe meaning-making and social closeness between partners. This process allows for the acknowledgment of different levels of shared meaning and outlines a novel approach to assessment and intervention. The book also describes the importance of integrating relational (interaction-oriented) as well as instrumental (goal-oriented) communication functions as essential in maintaining on-going relationships. Most resources in AAC tend to emphasize strategies for enhancing participation, rather than strategies associated with the development of engagement ("being with") to enhance communication between communication partners. In contrast, this text uses interactions between users of AAC and their communication partners as a basis to explore the creative synthesis between engagement and participation to provide clinical guidelines for assessment and intervention in both interpersonal and classroom contexts. Key features: A novel theoretical approach focused on engagement and participation as core components in AAC interventionEmphasis on empathic listening skills of both communication partner and user of AAC strategies to facilitate engagement (emotional resonance) between themGuidance for teachers on the benefits of a meaning-based approach to communication in the classroomApplication of empathic listening strategies to people with dementia to address an increasing need for care of patients with Alzheimer disease by caregivers and family membersIntegration of social media and face-to-face interactions as central to developing relationships in AAC interactions

Author : Sumita Chakraborti Ghosh, Ph.D.
Publisher : Linus Learning
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781607977568

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Technology for Inclusion Special Education, Rehabilitation, for All by Sumita Chakraborti Ghosh, Ph.D. Pdf

This book exclusively differentiates the differences of assistive, adaptive, remedial and instruction technologies. In addition, it also explains how to avoid over-reliance, and dependence through the principles of use and application of technology in inclusive classroom.The text is organized in two parts. Part I consists of the historical and legal evolution of the use of technology for inclusive education for individual with exceptional needs. Part II describes the needs and characteristics of individual with exceptional needs from high incidence to low incidence population.

Author : Alison Battye
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351699297

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Who's Afraid of AAC? by Alison Battye Pdf

Who's Afraid of AAC? is a clear and concise guide to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in the UK and will be an essential resource for all Speech and Language Therapists, educators, parents and carers supporting children with non-verbal communication. This book sets out to demystify AAC by demonstrating that you already have the skills necessary to use AAC successfully. Key features include: an overview of the different types of AAC analysis of the best available approaches tools to give you the context you need to make specific recommendations and choices thorough sections on different settings including Home, Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools so that guidance is relevant to individual needs numerous practical examples, templates and activities to help you implement AAC in all settings summaries of recent research and hot topics including eye-gaze technology, using AAC in exams, and internet safety so that you have the most up-to-date guidance at your fingertips. Created by a Speech and Language Therapist who specialises in AAC training for therapists, educators, and individuals with communication needs, as well as parents and carers, this is the only book of its kind written for a UK audience.

Author : Nerissa Hall,Jenifer Juengling-Sudkamp, Michelle L. Gutmann,Ellen R. Cohn
Publisher : Plural Publishing
Page : 585 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2022-03-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781635503548

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Fundamentals of AAC by Nerissa Hall,Jenifer Juengling-Sudkamp, Michelle L. Gutmann,Ellen R. Cohn Pdf

Fundamentals of AAC: A Case-Based Approach to Enhancing Communication is a course-friendly textbook designed to walk readers through the theoretical and clinical underpinnings of assessment, intervention, and consultation for individuals with complex communication needs across the lifespan. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) encompasses a variety of communication methods and is used by those with a wide range of speech and language impairments. With a consistent framework and descriptive case studies, as well as input from various stakeholders, readers can gain a comprehensive understanding of the needs of persons who use AAC and how to provide them with ethically and culturally considerate support. Unlike other texts on this topic, this book empowers the reader to visualize AAC in action. Each chapter offers evidence-based information about the topic along with a case study. The case studies combined with short essays from various stakeholders illustrate the variety of ways in which AAC can enhance an individual’s connection with their communication partners and community, and the role of the speech-language pathologist as integral to this process. Intended to easily translate into a 6-, 8-, or 13-week semester course, this textbook is divided into seven distinct sections: Section I provides an overview of AAC, no-tech, mid-tech, and high-tech AAC systems, as well as mobile technology and advancing technology. Section II discusses cultural and linguistic responsivity and how this underlies AAC systems and services. Section III reviews AAC assessment, intervention and implementation for toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged individuals, along with goal-writing and data collection. Section IV covers assessment, intervention, and implementation for young adults and adults needing AAC. Section V offers the reader detailed information and rich examples of the application of AAC for persons with developmental disabilities. Section VI provides the theoretical foundation and exemplar case studies of AAC for persons with acquired disabilities. Section VII details consultation and training for various stakeholders, as well as tele-AAC services. Key Features: * Overviews with key terms set the stage for each section * 36 case studies with questions and visuals to clearly depict each case * Boxes with practical tips and expert advice

Author : Billy T. Ogletree
Publisher : Plural Publishing
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781635502961

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Augmentative and Alternative Communication by Billy T. Ogletree Pdf

Providers of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) face a myriad of challenges in a rapidly changing and developing field. Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Challenges and Solutions is a unique solution-oriented text intended to prepare professionals to face those challenges with a can do perspective. Featuring contributions from prominent AAC researchers and providers, as well as actual AAC users, this resource traverses a wide range of scenarios that clinicians deal with on a daily basis. Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Challenges and Solutions is divided into five sections with each chapter offering a different evidence-based solution. Part I provides an introduction and basis for the rest of the book. Part II focuses on the unique challenges of providing AAC in childhood, while Part III centers on dealing with adult disorders. In Part IV, the authors delve into special populations and issues, such as assisting individuals with multiple disabilities. In Part V, clinicians will find tips for becoming a solution-oriented provider. Key Features: * Contributions from national experts in AAC * Quotes and vignettes representing the experiences of actual AAC users * Featured challenges faced by providers and users alike * Evidence-based solutions for ready application in clinical contexts * Tools for implementing certain strategies, including example meeting scripts * A comprehensive glossary of terms * A highly readable writing style * An introductory chapter with bolded key terms to improve retention of the material

Author : Nerissa Hall,Jenifer Juengling-Sudkamp,Michelle L. Gutmann, Ellen R. Cohn
Publisher : Plural Publishing
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781635501391

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Tele-AAC by Nerissa Hall,Jenifer Juengling-Sudkamp,Michelle L. Gutmann, Ellen R. Cohn Pdf

Tele-AAC: Augmentative and Alternative Communication Through Telepractice is the first comprehensive resource guide to Tele-AAC. Tele-AAC is the use of telepractice specifically for providing services to individuals using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). This text establishes Tele-AAC as a new service delivery model and promotes safe, efficacious, evidence-based, and ethical telepractice for individuals who need AAC systems. The goal is to provide readers with fundamental information about policy and service delivery of AAC services via telepractice to enable clinical practice. The text details the specific technical components unique to Tele-AAC service delivery, and how the technology, personnel, and service delivery practices may vary across settings and populations. It offers didactic and case-based content for speech-language pathologists across all levels, from introductory to advanced. Chapters are included that clarify and define the term Tele-AAC, highlight the procedures used while providing assessment and intervention via Tele-AAC, identify ethical and cultural considerations while providing Tele-AAC, and demonstrate its application in a variety of settings. The content has been enriched by the input and knowledge offered by leaders from both telepractice and AAC disciplines, and offers readers the right combination of foundational information and principles to help form a base of understanding for practitioners engaging in Tele-AAC. The field of Tele-AAC is evolving and will transform as the technology changes and advances. This text provides a threshold of understanding from which the field and practitioners can grow.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interstate Commerce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1076 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1930
Category : Radio
ISBN : STANFORD:36105117932454

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Commission on Communications by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interstate Commerce Pdf

Author : David Koppenhaver,Karen Erickson
Publisher : Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2008-08-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781604185645

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Children with Disabilities: Reading and Writing the Four-Blocks® Way, Grades 1 - 3 by David Koppenhaver,Karen Erickson Pdf

Meet the learning needs and preferences of all students using Children with Disabilities: Reading and Writing the Four-Blocks(R) Way for students in grades 1–3. This 144-page book provides a glimpse into an inclusion special-education classroom that uses the Four-Blocks(R) Literacy Model. This wonderful collection of ideas, strategies, and resources includes information on Self-Selected Reading, Guided Reading, Writing, and Working with Words. It also includes strategies for reading and writing success in special-education classrooms, variations for students with disabilities, teacher's checklists, IEP goal suggestions, examples of assistive technology, and answers to commonly asked questions. The book supports the Four-Blocks(R) Literacy Model and provides a list of children's literature that can be used in lessons.

Author : Damian Cooper,Jeff Catania
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 1952812313

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Rebooting Assessment by Damian Cooper,Jeff Catania Pdf

Assessment is overdue for a technology-supported reboot, and this practical guide will help you do just that. Within its pages, you'll discover a technology-supported and balanced approach to assessment for learning that includes conversations and performance-based observations as key components. Real-world case studies and differentiated implementation options are available throughout the book to help you identify your current level of knowledge, gain confidence, and hone your skills. Use this book to guide your journey to effective performance-based assessment: Understand how balanced classroom assessment leads to deeper student engagement, greater equity, and increased reliability. Discover the role of formative and summative assessments and how to use triangulation to assess student learning outcomes. Watch video clips that feature real-life teachers and students implementing balanced assessment in the classroom. Learn how to develop positive relationships with students and create a learning environment characterized by trust and collaboration. Understand how to use technology and digital evidence to support assessment, including student self-assessment and peer assessment. Rely on the teacher-readiness scale to help you identify your comfort level with the types of assessment and approaches within the book. Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Why Is Balanced Assessment Important? Chapter 2: How Do I Plan Balanced Assessments? Chapter 3: How Do I Assess Through Observation and Conversation? Chapter 4: How Can I Use Technology to Benefit Assessment? Chapter 5: How Do I Use a VOCAL Approach to Improve Learning? Chapter 6: How Do I Communicate About Learning in the Digital Age? Epilogue Appendix References and Resources Index

Author : Dai Tracy Yang,Chris Kyriakakis,Chung-Chieh Jay Kuo
Publisher : Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Coding theory
ISBN : 9789775945242

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High-fidelity Multichannel Audio Coding by Dai Tracy Yang,Chris Kyriakakis,Chung-Chieh Jay Kuo Pdf

This invaluable monograph addresses the specific needs of audio-engineering students and researchers who are either learning about the topic or using it as a reference book on multichannel audio compression. This book covers a wide range of knowledge on perceptual audio coding, from basic digital signal processing and data compression techniques to advanced audio coding standards and innovate coding tools. It is the only book available on the market that solely focuses on the principles of high-quality audio codec design for multichannel sound sources. This book includes three parts. The first part covers the basic topics on audio compression, such as quantization, entropy coding, psychoacoustic model, and sound quality assessment. The second part of the book highlights the current most prevalent low-bit-rate high-performance audio coding standards-MPEG-4 audio. More space is given to the audio standards that are capable of supporting multichannel signals, that is, MPEG advance audio coding (AAC), including the original MPEG-2 AAC technology, additional MPEG-4 toolsets, and the most recent aacPlus standard. The third part of this book introduces several innovate multichannel audio coding tools, which have been demonstrated to further improve the coding performance and expand the available functionalities of MPEG AAC, and is more suitable for graduate students and researchers in the advanced level. Dai Tracy Yang is currently Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Chris Kyriakakis is Associated Professor, and C.-C. Jay Kuo is Professor, all affiliated with the Integrated Media Systems Center (IMSC) at the University of Southern California.

Author : United States. Federal Communications Commission
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 962 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Telecommunication
ISBN : MSU:31293009631114

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FCC Record by United States. Federal Communications Commission Pdf