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Examines the role of multimodal augmentative and alternative communication in supporting speech, language, and communication of individuals with Down syndrome, across the lifespan.
Sommario
- Series Preface
- Series Editors
- About the Editors
- About the Contributors
- Acknowledgements
- Dedication
- Section I Introduction to Down syndrome and Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Chapter 1 Introduction to How Augmentative and Alternative Communication Can Promote Communication, Speech, And Language in Individuals with Down Syndrome Across the Lifespan
- Chapter 2 Introduction to Individuals with Down syndrome: Genetics, Cognition, Behavior, and Language
- Chapter 3 Speech Intelligibility and Communication in Down Syndrome: Intervention Approaches and the Role of Speech Supplementation
- Chapter 4 Overview of Multimodal AAC Intervention Across the Lifespan For Individuals With Down Syndrome
- Section II Considerations for Communication Supports across the Lifespan
- Chapter 5 Integration of AAC into Early Language Intervention With Children With Down Syndrome
- Chapter 6 Language Development of School-Age Children and Adolescents With Down Syndrome and Pertinent Interventions That Integrate AAC
- Chapter 7 Adolescents and Adults with Down Syndrome: Supporting Communication and Participation with AAC
- Chapter 8 Assessment and Intervention of Cognitive and Social Functioning in Adolescents, Young Adults, and Older Individuals with Down Syndrome
- Section III Supporting Participation across Valued Contexts
- Chapter 9 Collaborating with Families to Support Multimodal AAC For Individuals with Down Syndrome
- Chapter 10 Supporting Communication and Self-Advocacy Related to Special Health and Medical Needs and Services
- Chapter 11 Supporting Literacy and Access to Technology for Learning
- Index
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Dr. Krista Wilkinson is Professor at the Pennsylvania State University and Editor of the American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology (2014-2016). Dr. Wilkinson's research applies the tools of neuroscience to understand visual and cognitive processing of individuals with severe disabilities, in order to optimize visual augmentative and alternative communication interventions used to support their communication functioning.
Lizbeth H. Finestack, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is an associate professor in the Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Science at the University of Minnesota. She teaches courses focused on child language development and the assessment and treatment of child language disorders. Her research is focused on identifying the most effective and efficient language approaches to use with children with language impairment. She works with children with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as developmental language disorder, Down syndrome, fragile X syndrome, and autism spectrum disorder.
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Examines the role of multimodal augmentative and alternative communication in supporting speech, language, and communication of individuals with Down syndrome, across the lifespan.
