How Long to Read Aided Augmentative Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

How Long Does it Take to Read Aided Augmentative Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 32 minutes to read Aided Augmentative Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Jennifer B. Ganz

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Just as autism is a continuum of disorders, it is associated with a broad range of neurodevelopmental, social, and communication deficits. For individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) has a major impact on their daily lives, often reducing the occurrence of challenging behaviors. Aided Augmentative Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders is a practical guide to the field, offering readers a solid grounding in ASD, related complex communication needs (CCN), and AAC, especially visual and computer-based technologies. Widely used interventions and tools in AAC are reviewed—not just how they work, but why they work—to aid practitioners in choosing those most suited to individual clients or students. Issues in evaluation for aided AAC and debates concerning its usability round out the coverage. Readers come away with a deeper understanding of the centrality of communication for clients with ASD and the many possibilities for intervention. Key areas of coverage include: AAC and assessment of people with ASD and CCN. Interdisciplinary issues and collaboration in assessment and treatment. AAC intervention mediated by natural communication partners. Functional communication training with AAC. The controversy surrounding facilitated communication. Sign language versus AAC. Aided Augmentative Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders is an essential resource for clinicians/practitioners, researchers, and graduate students in such fields as child and school psychology, speech pathology, language education, developmental psychology, behavior therapy, and educational technology.

How long is Aided Augmentative Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders?

Aided Augmentative Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders by Jennifer B. Ganz is 148 pages long, and a total of 38,184 words.

This makes it 50% the length of the average book. It also has 47% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Aided Augmentative Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 28 minutes to read Aided Augmentative Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders aloud.

What Reading Level is Aided Augmentative Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders?

Aided Augmentative Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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