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6 Necessary Conditions for AAC Assessment

When assessing whether a student with complex communication needs is eligible for AAC interventions, make sure that the behavior sample is sufficient to determine the individual’s strengths and needs. See five other necessary conditions for ensuring that AAC assessment is valid and reliable, in this infographic adapted from Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Read More

Unsilenced: Chapter 13 Excerpt

In this excerpt from Chapter 13 of Unsilenced, Dr. Howard Shane recounts his early experiences teaching his students to use an innovative communication device he invented. It’s a fascinating look into the early days of augmentative and alternative communication. Read More

Finding and Using Online Information about ASD: Tips for Families and Professional

How can families and professionals evaluate and use online information about autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? Get expert insights in this coffee chat with Rebecca J. McCauley, coeditor of the new edition of Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. McCauley will provide a valuable overview of several reliable online sources where families and professionals can obtain information about the latest research and clinical developments related to topics in ASD. She’ll also offer practical suggestions on how to judge the relative quality of different websites providing this information. Read More

Watch It: Illustrating research through video

In this engaging classroom video, you’ll see how one school delivered just-in-time visual supports through the clever use of smart watches. The video features Brookes author Howard Shane, co-author of Enhancing Communication for Individuals with Autism: A Guide to the Visual Immersion System. Read More

Augmentative & Alternative Communication

Read this excerpt from Augmentative & Alternative Communication to get a preview of the first chapter: Augmentative and Alternative Communication Processes for Children and Adults with Complex Communication Needs. Read More