Practically Speaking: Language, Literacy, and Academic Development for Students with AAC Needs

Soto, Gloria PhD

Book Information
Edition:	1st
Publisher:	Brookes, Paul H.
ISBN:	1-55766-951-1 (1557669511)
ISBN-13:	978-1-55766-951-3 (9781557669513)
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2009
Publish Date:	02/09
Weight:	1.37 Lbs.
Pages:	360
Carton Quantity:	28
Subject Class:	EDU (Education)
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 12 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.

Class Specifications
ISSN Series:	Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Abstract:	As a volume in the AAC series, this book aims to address the role of AAC in school settings and offer professionals models and strategies for improving outcomes for children who use AAC in the classroom. The book's goal is to guide SLPs in collaboration with teachers and other service personnel to ensure effective language intervention and academic success.This book is intended for pre-service and in-service professionals serving students with AAC needs in school settings, with a focus on achievement in core language and literacy competencies required for academic and social contexts. It will address the challenges faced by practitioners targeting both AAC skills and curricular content. The book will include guidelines, strategies and tools necessary to address student needs, demands of the curriculum, nature of social contexts, and required technology supports within a complex school environment.