ACAP - Augmentative Communication Assessment Profile by Helena Goldman

ACAP - Augmentative Communication Assessment Profile by Helena Goldman

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Summary

Why do non-verbal children with autism have such great difficulties with learning to use signing? Is a PECs type method of augmentative communication the most effective and functional option? This title aims to help you answer these and other questions on communication systems for your non-verbal clients with autistic spectrum disorder.

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ACAP - Augmentative Communication Assessment Profile by Helena Goldman

Quick to use, ACAP will identify the most effective and easy to implement, low technology communication system for your non-verbal clients wtih with autistic spectrum disorder. Why do non-verbal children with autism have such great difficulties with learning to use signing? Is a PECs type method of augmentative communication the most effective and functional option? How do you know when to progress to another type of communication? "ACAP" can help you to answer these and other questions on communication systems for your non-verbal clients with autistic spectrum disorder.
'I agree with the author about the importance of tailoring the threapeutic intervention..It appears very straightforward and easy to use...There is a fairly extensive bibliography' - Janet Scott, Bulletin 'This package provides an assessment tool to guide speech-language therapist and specialist teachers in choosinf the most effective and appropriate low-technology communication system for non verbal clients with autistic spectrum disorders' - Exceptional Child Education Resources
HELENA GOLDMAN has more than 20 years experience of working as a speech and language therapist with non-verbal children in predominantly educational settings in the UK and Australia. Since 1994 she has worked at Uffculme School in Birmingham, which is an early years and primary school for 116 children with autistic spectrum disorders. As the Manager of Language and Communication, and as a member of the school's senior management team, she is involved in communication and literacy initiatives as well as curriculum development and behaviour management. She is also actively involved in the school's outreach work in supporting pupils with autism in other settings.
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ISBN 13 9780863882869
ISBN 10 0863882862
Title ACAP - Augmentative Communication Assessment Profile
Author Helena Goldman
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 1999-01-01
Number of pages 56
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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