Selected AAC Resources
Includes books and publications that are comprehensive in nature
and address augmentative and alternative communication. This
is not an all-inclusive
list but rather resources that are frequently requested and/or recommended.
Most of the resources are in SESA’s library collection.
Beukelman, D. & Mirenda, P. (1998). Augmentative and alternative
communication: management of severe communication disorders in children
and adults. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes. http://www.brookespublishing.com
Burkhart, L. (1993). Total augmentative communication in the early childhood
classroom. Birmingham, AL: Southeast Augmentative Communication Conference
Publications.
Calculator, S. (1999). Augmentative communication in the classroom. In
E. Dodge (Ed), Survival guide for school-based speech-language pathologists.
San Diego: Singular Press.
Cottier, C., Doyle, M., & Giworth, K. (1997) Functional AAC intervention
a team approach. Bisbee, AZ: Imaginart.
Culp, D., & Effinger, J. (1996). ChalkTalk: augmentative communication
in the classroom. A process that focuses on conversational skills
of users of AAC to help them identify and develop communication skills.
Anchorage, AK: ATLA. http://www.atlaak.com
Culp, D., & Carlisle, M. (1988). PACT: Partners in augmentative
communication training. Tucson, AZ: Communication Skill Builders.
Glennen, S., & DeCoste, D. (1997). Handbook of augmentative and
alternative communication. San Diego: Singular.
Goossens’, C., & Crain, S. (1986b). Augmentative communication
assessment resource. Wauconda, IL: Don Johnston Developmental Equipment,
Inc.
Goossens’, C., & Crain, S. (1986a). Augmentative communication
intervention resource. Wauconda, IL: Don Johnston Developmental Equipment,
Inc.
Goossens’, C., Crain, S., Elder, P. Communication displays
for engineered preschool environments. Birmingham, AL: Southeast
Augmentative
Communication Conference Publications.
Goossens’, C., Crain, S., Elder, P. Engineering training environments
for interactive, augmentative communication. Geared for adolescents
or adults. Birmingham, AL: Southeast Augmentative Communication Conference
Publications.
Kangas, K., & Lloyd, L. (1988). Early cognitive skills as prerequisites
to augmentative and alternative communication use: what are we waiting
for? Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 4, 211-221.
Light, J. & Binger, C. (1998). Building communicative competence
with individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication.
Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes. http://www.brookespublishing.com
Musselwhite, C., & St. Louis, K. (1988). Communication programming
for persons with severe handicaps, 2nd edition. Boston: College-Hill.
Rowland, C., & Schweigert, P. (1989). Tangible symbols: symbolic
communication for individuals with multisensory impairments. Augmentative
and Alternative Communication, 5, 226-234.
Special Education Service Agency. (May 1995). Assistive technology assessment
guidelines. Anchorage, AK: http://www.sesa.org/sesa/agency/at/at.html
Sevcik, R. & Romski, M.A. (2003) AAC: more than three decades
of growth and development. American Speech and Hearing Assoc. http://www.asha.org
Zabala, J. (1994). SETT Framework. An organizational tool to help
teams assess a student’s need for assistive technology. http://www.joyzabala.com/
Journals / Newsletters
Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Official journal of the
International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication
(ISAAC). The only
journal that is exclusively focused on AAC. Champlain, NY: Taylor & Francis
Limited.
Augmentative Communication News. A newsletter that provides the latest
information on hot topics in the field of AAC. Augmentative Communication
Inc. http://www.augcominc.com
Closing the Gap Newspaper. This newspaper has a great deal of information
on special education and rehabilitation, including AAC. On-line subscription
to archived articles available. http://www.closingthegap.com
Alternatively Speaking. Augmentative Communication, Inc. A consumer written
and edited publication in AAC with discussion of vital issues for AAC
stakeholders and news from the AAC community. http://www.augcominc.com/as.html
Selected AAC Websites
AAC Intervention: Caroline Musselwhite and Julie Maro provide tips and
strategies for using augmentative communication with a literacy focus
for children with disabilities. http://www.aacintervention.com
American Speech-Language-and Hearing Association: Good information on
AAC, language and literacy and other speech disabilities. http://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/Communication+Decisions.htm
Assistive Technology Training Online Project (ATTO) University of Buffalo:
An introduction module about augmentative communication. Additional information
on AT assessments, resources, etc. http://atto.buffalo.edu/registered/ATBasics/Populations/aac/consider.php
Augmentative Communication Online Users Group (ACOLUG): Email discussion
for users of AAC, professionals and parents. You need to subscribe to
join the group. http://listserv.temple.edu/archives/acolug.html
Barkley Augmentative and Alternative Communication Center: This site
contains presentations by faculty, academic resources, vocabulary
lists, and more. Very informative. http://aac.unl.edu/
California State University Northridge (CSUN): Proceedings from previous
conferences on technology and persons with disabilities. View articles
related to AAC as well as other AT. http://www.csun.edu/cod/conf/index.htm
Communication Aid Manufacturer’s Association (CAMA) This site
is a comprehensive resource for AAC products throughout the U.S.
Check the
calendar for CAMA workshops. http://www.aacproducts.org
Linda Burkhart: This site includes a variety of augmentative communication
articles, technology integration, resources and “how to” tips. http://www.lburkhart.com/main.htm
Nathaniel H. Kornreich Technology Center: The Center offers an interactive
webcast series in Augmentative Communication (AAC). http://www.kornreich.org/
YAACK - Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Connecting Young
Kids: A great site for information on augmentative communication including
assessment and teaching resources. A wealth of information! http://aac.unl.edu/yaack/b1.html#b1c
On-Line Courses
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA): Beginning in January
2004, ASHA will offer four different AAC on-line courses for members
and non-members. http://elearning.asha.org
Educational On-line Workshops: On-line workshops in the areas of AAC,
assistive technology, literacy, autism, etc. http://www.eduworkshops.com
Fort Hayes State University(FHSU): The university offers several undergraduate
and graduate on-line courses in AAC. http://www.fhsu.edu
RIATT@NASDSE: Research Institute for Assistive and Training Technologies
offers multiple AT courses and several AAC courses through university
programs across the country. http://www.nasdse.com
University of Washington Extension, Distance Learning: This site offers
an AAC course that focuses on implementation strategies using AAC. http://www.extension.washington.edu/dl/courses/SPHSC453
University of Washington Tele-Collaboration Web Modules: This site
offers a self-paced tutorial in AAC. http://depts.washington.edu/augcomm
AAC Organizations
ISAAC (International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication):
The International AAC organization that promotes the best possible communication
for people with complex communication needs. http://www.isaac-online.org
USSAAC (United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication):
USSAAC is the only national association specifically designed to address
the needs of persons who are either severely speech impaired or unable
to speak. http://www.ussaac.org
Alaska AAC Resources
ATLA: This is a statewide not-for-profit assistive technology resource,
information, training and retail center for low-tech to high-tech assistive
technology including AAC devices. http://www.atlaak.com
ElksHelp: This is a free equipment lending program. AT and AAC equipment
can be borrowed on a first-come first served basis. http://www.elkshelp.org
Special Education Service Agency (SESA) Lending Library: In addition
to AAC and AT equipment and materials, SESA’s library has a
large collection of periodicals, reference books, materials and equipment
in many different disability areas. http://www.sesa.org/?page_id=38
