Aided Augmentative Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

• Main Author: Ganz, Jennifer B. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Series: Autism and Child Psychopathology Series,
• Subjects: Psychology.; Behavioral therapy.; Speech pathology.; Educational technology.; Language and education.; Child psychology.; School psychology.; Developmental psychology.; Child and School Psychology.; Speech Pathology.; Language Education.; Developmental Psychology.; Behavioral Therapy.; Educational Technology.

Just as autism is a continuum of disorders, it is associated with a broad range of neurodevelopmental, social, and communication deficits. For individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) has a major impact on their daily lives, often reducing th...