By Martine M. Smith, a renowned expert in the field, Clinical Cases in Augmentative and Alternative Communication provides a comprehensive introduction to the rapidly evolving discipline of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
This seminal book brings together international experts to discuss the application and outline key principles of intervention to support communication using AAC. The text is carefully grounded in evidence-based clinical practice, highlighting the diversity of potential applications for AAC across a wide range of client groups.
The book explores the use of AAC with children and adults with developmental disabilities, as well as adults with acquired impairments. The authors demonstrate how AAC can support independence and enhance quality of life, promoting a better understanding of communication through AAC.
Most chapters are structured as case reports, following the CARE guidelines, and highlight key principles for intervention that are grounded in clinical practice. These valuable contributions provide novice clinicians and professionals new to this area of clinical practice with a clear understanding of the principles and practices of AAC.
This accessible book is ideal reading for students, novice clinicians in the fields of speech and language therapy or pathology, and professionals who are new to this area of clinical practice. With its concise and clear explanations, it provides a valuable resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of AAC and its applications.
Published by Routledge, this 1st edition was released on March 15, 2023. The paperback edition spans 214 pages, and is available with the ISBN-10: 0367618281 and ISBN-13: 978-0367618285.
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