AAC Visualized: A Visual Guide to Augmentative and Alternative Communication - Softcover

Van Diepen, Morgan M.Ed. BCBA; Bedoyan, Janna

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798218078720

Publisher: Studio van Diepen, LLC, 2023

Synopsis

Our mission with AAC Visualized is to normalize the use of AAC, advocate for more acceptance and access to AAC and empower families through collaboration and education. We have created this book for those who want to learn more about how to support their learners who are nonvocal or have limited speech, with the belief that everyone should have a voice. Whether you are brand new to AAC or aim to expand your learner's overall communication skills, we have step-by-step visuals to guide you! With more than 20 visualized skills, an approachable overview of AAC, and a collection of templates & tools, you will be ready to support your learner!

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About the Authors

Morgan is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Autism Specialist with over 15 years of working experience in the field of ABA. Through her international experience working with families and schools, Morgan's passion for disseminating behavior strategies in an engaging and approachable way expanded. She has presented at several national conferences and continues to act as an advocate for accessible behavioral expertise for families and teachers.

Janna is an Autism Early Childhood Education Teacher with 15 years of experience in the classroom. She is a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Specialist. She is deeply passionate about AAC, as she has spent much of her career helping children and their families find ways to communicate together. Her dedication, expertise, and genuine love for what she does make her an invaluable educator and advocate for autistic students. She understands that each child is unique and requires individualized support to reach their full potential. She is an outstanding educator who exudes empathy and compassion in everything she does. Her love for her students shines through in every interaction, making her a beloved teacher among students and their families.

Boudewijn (Bou) is an award-winning infographic designer who approaches every project from a conceptual and original perspective. His ability to effectively shape complex information into an understandable and aesthetically attractive visual is evidenced through his more than 10 years of diverse experience ranging from projects for government agencies to start-up nonprofit organizations. Bou loves to use his creativity to make the world a more approachable place.

Edition details

• Publisher: Studio van Diepen, LLC
• Publication date: 2023
• ISBN 13: 9798218078720
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 160