Morphosyntax and Speech Sound Interventions

Interventions for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Complex Communication Needs

Edited by Jennifer B. Ganz, Ph.D., BCBA-D (Texas A&M University), & Richard L. Simpson, Ed.D. (formerly of University of Kansas)

“This book is a ‘must-have’… There is no better resource on intervention to support the communication and participation of individuals with ASD who have minimal or no speech.”

—Janice Light, Penn State University

People who have both autism spectrum disorder and complex communication needs require specialized, multidisciplinary interventions and supports to boost their independence and quality of life. Find up-to-date, evidence-supported information and strategies in this textbook, a volume in the respected Augmentative and Alternative Communication series.

This essential resource brings together more than 30 internationally recognized researchers from three important disciplines: augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), special education, and applied behavior analysis (ABA). Preservice practitioners will discover how to combine key interventions from these disciplines to make positive differences in the lives of the people they work with.

With this meticulously researched guide to today’s best strategies and supports, your students will have the information they need to improve outcomes for people with autism and complex communication needs.

RESEARCH-BASED GUIDANCE ON: • Using evidence-based teaching methods with learners of all ages • Conducting effective assessment and linking results with intervention planning • Selecting high-tech and low-tech AAC options that meet individual needs • Bringing about lasting changes to behavior with functional communication training • Evaluating specific interventions that target social communication • Implementing parent- and peer-mediated interventions • Using customized visual and environmental supports in a variety of settings CONTENTS

1. Characteristics of Individuals with Autism Spectrum

Disorder Who Have Complex Communication Needs 2. Autism-Focused Assessment and Program Planning 3. Overview of Evidence-Based Practices for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Complex Communication Needs 4. Overview of AAC for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Complex Communication Needs 5. Considerations in Implementing Aided Low-Tech

AAC Systems for Individuals With Autism Spectrum

Disorder and Complex Communication Needs 6. High-Tech Aided AAC for Individuals With Autism

Spectrum Disorder and Complex Communication

Needs 7. Functional Communication Training for Durable

Behavior Change 8. Effective Strategies for Working with Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Complex Communication Needs 9. Evidence-Based Methods for Teaching School-Age

Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Complex Communication Needs 10. Evidence-Based Practices for Adolescents and Adults

With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Complex Communication Needs 11. Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions for Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Complex Communication Needs 12. Parent- and Peer-Mediated Interventions for Children

With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Complex Communication Needs 13. Visual and Environmental Supports for Learners With

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Complex Communication Needs 14. Conclusions and Directions for Future Research 15