AAC: Interventions for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Complex Communication Needs (ePub)

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, the newest volume in 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.With 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.RESEARCH-BASED GUIDANCE ONUsing evidence-based teaching methods with learners of all agesConducting effective assessment and linking results with intervention planningSelecting high-tech and low-tech AAC options that meet individual needsBringing about lasting changes to behavior with functional communication trainingEvaluating specific interventions that target social communicationImplementing parent- and peer-mediated interventionsUsing customized visual and environmental supports in a variety of settings