{"product_id":"aac-and-aided-language-in-the-classroom-breaking-down-barriers-for-learners-with-speech-language-and-communication-needs-paperback","title":"AAC and Aided Language in the Classroom: Breaking Down Barriers for Learners with Speech, Language and Communication Needs - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKaty Leckenby\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMeaghan Ebbage-Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHave you got learners in your class who have S\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003epeech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCNs) who would \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ebenefit from resources to support their communication skills, such as using Aided Language\/ Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddresses myths and misconceptions, with discussion points to encourage the reader to reflect on their own practice.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShares the current evidence base around successful support strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes easy to implement, practical strategies that can be adopted in any classroom to have maximum impact and enhance learners' communication skills.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClearly outlines the variety of different assistive technologies available for facilitating communication.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eProviding readers with a range of useful tools and resources to implement Aided Language\/AAC, \u003ci\u003eAAC and Aided Language in the Classroom\u003c\/i\u003e builds practitioners' confidence and enables educators to provide a universal level of support for learners with SLCN. It is 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKaty Leckenby\u003c\/b\u003e is a Senior AAC Consultant for Ace Centre, a national charity providing support and advice to people with complex needs around the use of Assistive Technology (ATech) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Katy is passionate about facilitating communication and removing barriers to ensure that all students can fully access education. She holds an MA in Inclusive Education and was a teacher for seventeen years, starting in Primary then moving into Special Education, where she taught young people with ASC, MLD, SLD, PMLD and complex needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeaghan Ebbage-Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e is a Senior AAC Consultant for Ace Centre and a trained Primary School teacher. She has worked within a special school, teaching pupils with a range of communication difficulties, including those who have made use of a wide range of AAC, both paper-based and electronic. Meaghan's teaching background has given her a good insight into the everyday implementation of AAC within a classroom context and how to support this to meet the communication need of individuals to get their voice heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 196\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.43 x 11.69 x 8.27 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 27, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47510066495666,"sku":"9781032531960","price":66.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/AO6NlYqGB49781032531960.webp?v=1779641057","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/aac-and-aided-language-in-the-classroom-breaking-down-barriers-for-learners-with-speech-language-and-communication-needs-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}