Principles and Practices in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (Original PDF from Publisher)

Principles and Practices in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (Original PDF from Publisher)

through Donald R. Fuller (Author)

Principles and Practices in Augmentative and Alternative Communication is the leading textbook for students in speech-language pathology, audiology, and communication sciences and disorders. It introduces augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and prepares students to work effectively with clients who have complex communication needs.

The book is structured around a communication model with three key components: means to represent, means to select, and means to transmit. This framework guides the development of assessment and intervention practices. Editors Drs. Donald R. Fuller and Lyle L. Lloyd, along with their contributors, provide a solid foundation in these principles.

The textbook is organized into five main units:

1. Overview of AAC symbols, with detailed discussion of aided and unaided symbols.

2. Review of AAC technology.

3. Components of AAC assessment, including principles, vocabulary, symbol selection, and technology prescription.

4. Components of AAC intervention, covering the intervention process and practical examples from specific cases and settings.

5. Practical applications and case-based examples for real-world implementation.