Principles and Practices in Augmentative and Alternative Communication: A Comprehensive Textbook

Author: Donald R. Fuller

Are you a student in speech-language pathology, audiology, or communication sciences and disorders looking for a definitive textbook on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)? Look no further! Principles and Practices in Augmentative and Alternative Communication provides a thorough introduction to AAC, preparing you to work with clients with complex communication needs.

Foundational Knowledge in AAC

Edited by Drs. Donald R. Fuller and Lyle L. Lloyd, this textbook offers a solid foundation for developing assessment and intervention procedures within the framework of the communication model and its major components: the means to represent, the means to select, and the means to transmit.

Comprehensive Coverage of AAC

The textbook is organized into five major units, covering:

• Introduction to AAC: from history to current practice
• AAC symbols: overview and comprehensive discussion of aided and unaided symbols
• AAC technology: an in-depth review
• AAC assessment: principles, vocabulary, symbol selection, and prescription of AAC technology
• AAC intervention: components, case studies, and setting-specific examples

Instructors can find additional teaching materials at www.efacultylounge.com.

This contemporary and practical textbook is an essential resource for students and professionals seeking a foundational knowledge in the field of AAC. Stay ahead in your studies and career with Principles and Practices in Augmentative and Alternative Communication.

Publication details:

• Publisher: SLACK Incorporated
• Publication date: January 23, 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781630915841, 9781630915865