This book is for all of those parents of nonverbal children (with autism and other severe language disorders) and professionals who want to “get it right,” but need the guidance to get there. We know that collaboration between school and home is a significant component in the lives of students who use picture-based communication. The information and ideas in this book are not unique; they are things I have learned over the past 40 years from articles, books, seminars and most importantly, from my students. Much of this information is available elsewhere, but not in this unique format. What I have tried to do is to curate the ideas in a way that cuts away the jargon, the discussion of research protocols; leaving all but the basic information and strategies, both groups need.
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Make the Connection
This book is written for anyone who serves as a caregiver or professional to individuals who may benefit from having an alternative form of communication. This user friendly guide explains and provides guidance to common terminology used when deciding on and planning for using the variety forms for of AAC (augmentative alternative communication.)
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Make the Connection by Susan Berkowitz explains so much about AAC and teaching a nonverbal child to communicate. The book is written in a straightforward manner, making it easy for the reader to understand and implement the methods.
I was not familiar with AAC before reading Make the Connection, however I found this book fascinating. The concepts presented should be of great value to a family or practitioner who do have a need for a better understanding of AAC. If everyone has a full understanding of the treatment plan and can discuss it using the same terms, it’s bound to be of benefit to the child.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who needs to communicate with an autistic child, whether it’s parents, teachers, medical staff, extended family, or friends.
Gina R Mitchell - Amazon Review
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This book is written for anyone who serves as a caregiver or professional to individuals who may benefit from having an alternative form of communication. This user friendly guide explains and provides guidance to common terminology used when deciding on and planning for using the variety forms for of AAC (augmentative alternative communication.)