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2+ YearsPublisher | Brookes Publishing Co |
ISBN 13 | 9781681252292 |
ISBN 10 | 1681252295 |
Book Description | People who have both autism spectrum disorder and complex communication needs require specialized, multidisciplinary interventions and supports to boost their independence and quality of life. Find up-to-date, evidence-supported information and strategies in this book, an important addition to the respected Augmentative and Alternative Communication series.This essential resource brings together more than 30 internationally recognized researchers from three important disciplines: augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), special education, and applied behavior analysis (ABA). Practitioners and clinicians will discover how to combine key interventions from these disciplines to make positive differences in the lives of the people they work with. They'll get research-based guidance on.Using evidence-based teaching methods with learners of all ages.* Conducting effective assessment and linking results with intervention planning* Selecting high-tech and low-tech AAC options that meet individual needs * Bringing about lasting changes to behavior with functional communication training * Evaluating specific interventions that target social communication * Implementing parent- and peer-mediated interventions * Using customized visual and environmental supports in a variety of settingsWith this meticulously researched guide to today's best strategies and supports, readers will have the information they need to improve outcomes for people with autism and complex communication needs. |
Editorial Review | This book provides a comprehensive synthesis of the literature related to evidence-based practices for meeting the communication needs of individuals with ASD across the lifespan. --Debra Leach, Ed.D., BCBA |
About the Author | Jessica Gosnell Caron, M.S., CCC-SLP, graduated from MGH Institute of Health Professions in 2007 with a master's in communication science disorders. Since 2008, she has been a speech language pathologist in the Augmentative Communication Program at Children's Hospital, Boston. Her clinical focus includes assessment and intervention for children and adults who present with complex communication needs; with special interest in high-tech users of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). She has published articles on the topic of using iDevices and applications, including Apps: An Emerging Tool for SLPs (ASHA Leader, 2011) and There Isn't Always an App for That (Perspectives Journal, 2011). She has lectured nationally and internationally on the topic of high-tech AAC and has taught graduate- level courses in augmentative communication at both Mass General Institute of Health Professions and Northeastern University. |
Language | English |
Author | Jennifer B Ganz |
Editor | Jennifer B. Ganz, Billy T. Ogletree, Joe Reichle |
Publication Date | 30-Oct-18 |
Number of Pages | 328 |
Intervention Strategies For Individuals With Autism Spectrum paperback english - 30-Oct-18