Augmentative Communication Strategies for Adults with Acute or Chronic Medical Conditions By David Beukelman, Ph.D., Kathryn L. Garrett, Ph.D., and Kathryn M. Yorkston, Ph.D.

The only resource of its kind available, this practical guidebook and CD set gathers in one place everything you need to support and improve communication for adults with specific medical conditions.

Bringing together the very latest advances, a team of leading researchers and clinicians offers expert guidance on providing effective augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) services for people with disorders and illnesses commonly affecting older adults. In-depth, up-to-date information is included about each condition, as well as thorough guidance on meeting the specific communication needs of individuals throughout the course of each disorder.

An accompanying CD-ROM contains more than 190 pages of supplementary material. Assessment forms will help pinpoint the level of communication support a person needs, and a wide variety of interventions tools will assist in designing effective communication strategies

An indispensable guide for every SLP and an essential book to share with other health care professionals working with older adults. This comprehensive resource will help you make the best possible decisions about communication supports and improve the quality of life for all your clients.