Augmentative and Alternative Communication Intervention ─ An Intensive, Immersive, Socially Based Service Delivery Model

This guide details the intervention process of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), which is a method for helping children with communication problems. The book provides lesson plans and example goals that can be used by school-based speech-language pathologists, special education teachers, ABA therapists, and speech-language pathologists working in other settings. Pedagogical features include a wealth of summary charts and process diagrams. The book contains about 40 pages of appendices providing topics for communication guide training, Common Core vocabulary, a list of books with repetitive phrases, a list of adapted stories for students with complex communication needs, and sample activities and lessons. The web site provides downloadable data collection forms, checklists, assessment forms, and a sample letter to parents. Annotation ©2017 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)