AAC and Aided Language in the Classroom : Breaking Down Barriers for Learners with Speech, Language and Communication Needs.

PrefaceChapter 1- More Than the Freedom of Speech Chapter 2 - Lifting the Veil of Terminology Chapter 3- Myths and Misconceptions: What the Research Tells UsChapter 4- Education is not an Island- The Importance of Teamwork Chapter 5- What we Already KnowChapter 6- Getting the Environment RightChapter 7- What is Symbolic Language?Chapter 8- How do we Teach Symbolic Language? Chapter 9- ModellingChapter 10- Language Development - The Danger Zone of Just RequestingChapter 11- Low Cost, Effective Resources Chapter 12- Communication Partner SkillsChapter 13- Supporting Access to Aided Language for Learners with Physical DisabilitiesChapter 14- Assessment and Target SettingChapter 15- Opportunities - Pupil VoiceChapter 16- Whole School Approach to Supporting Learners with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCNs)Chapter 17- Final thoughtsIndex

Have you got learners in your class who have Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCNs) who would benefit from resources to support their communication skills, such as using Aided Language/ Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)? This empowering book is designed with these questions at its heart. Written in an accessible style, by teachers for teachers, it offers guidance and support to help you to overcome barriers and successfully implement AAC. The book: Addresses myths and misconceptions, with discussion points to encourage the reader to reflect on their own practice. Shares the current evidence base around successful support strategies. Includes easy to implement, practical strategies that can be adopted in any classroom to have maximum impact and enhance learners' communication skills. Contains a wealth of relatable, real-life examples and case studies included throughout, to bring theory to life and help you deliver effective classroom practice and support your learners with SLCN. Clearly outlines the variety of different assistive technologies available for facilitating communication. Providing readers with a range of useful tools and resources to implement Aided Language/AAC,AAC and Aided Language in the Classroombuilds practitioners' confidence and enables educators to provide a universal level of support for learners with SLCN. Itis valuable reading for school leaders, SENCOs, teachers, and learning support assistants, as well as speech and language therapists supporting educators with the implementation of Aided Language/ AAC.