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
What was life like at Belchertown—a bleak institution for people with disabilities—and how did one young teacher make a difference? Find out in this candid and personal coffee chat with Dr. Howard Shane, author of the spellbinding new memoir Unsilenced. Read More
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
Read this excerpt from Unsilenced: A Teacher’s Year of Battles, Breakthroughs, and Life-Changing Lessons at Belchertown State School to get a preview of chapter one. Read More
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
View this slide deck for a comprehensive overview of Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Second Edition. This slide deck outlines interior features of the book, describes new content, and highlights resources for faculty. Read More
View this handout to learn what’s new in the second edition of Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Read More
Read this excerpt from Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder to get a preview of chapter one: Introduction to Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Read More
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
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
