Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Challenges and Solutions

Contents
Preface
Contributors
PART I. Introduction
	1. Challenges and Solutions in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) • Billy T. Ogletree
PART II. AAC Challenges and Solutions: Childhood
	2. Earlier Is Better: Challenges to Implementing AAC During Early Intervention • Rose A. Sevcik, MaryAnn Romski, Casy Walters, and Gal Kaldes
	3. AAC in Preschool: Navigating Challenges in Language and Literacy Instruction • Andrea Barton-Hulsey, Marika King, and Jennifer Lyons-Golden
	4. AAC in Schools: Mastering the Art and Science of Inclusion • Nancy B. Robinson and Gloria Soto
	5. Supporting Participation and Communication in Employment and Volunteer Activities for Adolescents With Complex Communication Needs • David McNaughton and Salena Babb
PART III. AAC Challenges and Solutions: Adult Disorders
	6. AAC Interventions in Persons with Aphasia • Tiffany Chavers, Cissy Cheng, and Rajinder Koul
	7. Decision-Making for Access to AAC Technologies in Late Stage ALS • Deirdre McLaughlin, Betts Peters, Kendra McInturf, Brandon Eddy, Michelle Kinsella, Aimee Mooney, Trinity Deibert, Kerry Montgomery, and Melanie Fried-Oken
	8. Access to AAC for Individuals with Acquired Conditions: Challenges and Solutions in Early Recovery • Susan Koch Fager, Jessica E. Gormley, and Tabatha L. Sorenson
PART IV. AAC Challenges and Solutions: Special Populations and Issues
	9. Challenges in Providing AAC Intervention to People With Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities • Jeff Sigafoos, Laura Roche, and Kathleen Tait
	10. The Challenge of Symbolic Communication for School-Aged Students with the Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities • Karen Erickson, Lori Geist, Penny Hatch, and Nancy Quick
	11. Implementing the Visual Immersion System in a Classroom for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Challenges and Solutions • Ralf W. Schlosser, Howard C. Shane, Anna A. Allen, Christina Yu, Amanda M. O’Brien, Jackie Cullen, Andrea Benz, Lindsay O’Neil, Laurel Chiesa, and Lisa Miori-Dinneen
	12. Fostering Communication About Emotions: Aided Augmentative and Alternative Communication Challenges and Solutions • Krista M. Wilkinson, Ji Young Na, Gabriela A. Rangel-Rodriguez, and Dawn J. Sowers
	13. AAC and Multiculturalism: Incorporating Family Perspectives for Improved Outcomes • Mary Claire Wofford and Rachel Hoge
PART V. Final Thoughts
	14. Becoming a Solution-Oriented AAC Provider • Billy T. Ogletree and Kelsey Williams
Glossary
Index