AAC and Aided Language in the Classroom : Breaking Down Barriers for Learners with Speech, Language and Communication Needs.

Have you got learners in your class who have Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCNs) who would benefit from resources to support their communication skills, such as using Aided Language/ Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)? This empowering book is designed with these questions...

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Online Access: Full Text (via Taylor & Francis)
Main Authors: Leckenby, Katy (Author), Ebbage-Taylor, Meaghan (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Routledge, 2024.
Edition:First edition.
Series:NASEN spotlight.
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Table of Contents:
  • PrefaceChapter 1- More Than the Freedom of Speech Chapter 2 - Lifting the Veil of Terminology Chapter 3- Myths and Misconceptions: What the Research Tells UsChapter 4- Education is not an Island- The Importance of Teamwork Chapter 5- What we Already KnowChapter 6- Getting the Environment RightChapter 7- What is Symbolic Language?Chapter 8- How do we Teach Symbolic Language? Chapter 9- ModellingChapter 10- Language Development - The Danger Zone of Just RequestingChapter 11- Low Cost, Effective Resources Chapter 12- Communication Partner SkillsChapter 13- Supporting Access to Aided Language for Learners with Physical DisabilitiesChapter 14- Assessment and Target SettingChapter 15- Opportunities - Pupil VoiceChapter 16- Whole School Approach to Supporting Learners with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCNs)Chapter 17- Final thoughtsIndex