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A unique book that provides learning opportunities to introduce augmentative communication methods to children and adults. A must read for teachers and parents in inclusive classrooms where AAC is used. Or for training presentations introducing augmentative communication aids to caregivers and staff at rehab facilities.

The book contains 10 simple lessons that help students learn about alternative methods of communication, from sign to high tech devices.

Lesson 1: Introduces communication, communicating without speech, and augmentative communication.

Lessons 2 -5: Covers a method of conveying inforamtion without speech ranging from the most natural and "aid-free" (body language and sign language) to representing information with objects and pictures.

Lessons 6-8: Introduces three ways to access pictures as alternatives to pointing with a finger.

Lesson 9: Introduces picture communication boards with more complex vocabulary, which can produce sentences and complete thoughts.

Lesson 10: Introduces electronic devices and computers, and explores their role in augmentative communication.

Each lesson includes background information, suggested activities, and a dialogue which can be read right from the book. Most materials included.

By Christine Derse, M.Ed, CCC-SLP and Janice Lopes, M.S. Ed, soft cover, spiral bound, 130 pages.

"What a great idea! Understanding Augmentative Communication definitely fills a need in the regular classroom. The authors have done a super job." Beth S, Special Educator