Reviews
Linda Bambara, Professor of Special Education, Lehigh University - January 27, 2016
“A phenomenal synthesis of research—comprehensive, authoritative, envelope-pushing. A must read for anyone interested in advancing communication interventions.”
Juan Bornman, Professor and Director, Centre for AAC, University of Pretoria - January 26, 2016
“This edited volume provides accessible interdisciplinary viewpoints and valuable insight into measurement and design challenges confronted by researchers seeking to evaluate the effectiveness of communication and language interventions. It will stimulate and enrich both researchers and clinicians towards deeper reflection of their own practices whilst the advances from research evidence will leave all readers with a sense of optimism for the future. An indispensable up-to-date book by the leading minds in our field.”
David Yoder, Professor Emeritus, Speech & Hearing Sciences, Director Emeritus, Center for Literacy & Disability Studies, Department of Allied Health Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Medicine - January 18, 2016
“The strength of this book is its interdisciplinary approach to a very complex set of issues related to a diverse population, a diverse set of intervention strategies, and a diverse set of research approaches to providing communicative competencies for persons with severe communication challenges.
This book demonstrates that the current themes of intervention and research have come a long way since the 1972 publication of Language Intervention with the Retarded: Developing Strategies by McLean, Yoder and Schiefelbusch, and the respective authors of this book "are encouraged by the advances evidenced in the research presented and are optimistic about research and practice endeavors that will emerge in the future. " P.xxii
This book is a must read for persons providing education and clinical services, and who are conducting research with persons demonstrating severe communication disabilities.”
Susan Johnston, University of Utah - January 14, 2016
“Kudos to the authors….this comprehensive analysis of research challenges and future directions is a must-read for all stakeholders who support the communication needs of individuals with severe disabilities.”
Jon Miller, ASHA Fellow and Honoree, Emeritus Professor, University of Wisconsin–Madison - January 12, 2016
“An enormous contribution to the field, bringing together internationally recognized interdisciplinary experts to document the state-of-the- science on improving the language and communication of persons with severe disabilities … a must read for everyone engaged in fostering the communication abilities of this population.”
Pat Mirenda, Professor, Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology, and Special Education, The University of British Columbia - January 11, 2016
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This book provides thorough overview of the research evidence on interventions for individuals who experience significant communication challenges. Equally as important is that it points the way forward and provides a roadmap for the next decade of research in this important area. Bravo to the National Joint Committee for this exciting and timely synthesis!
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