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eBooks
Child Development (2018)
Given that every child is both unique and a competent learner from birth, it is crucial that educators encourage and support each child to thrive in every area of development at their pace and in their own individual ways.
Websites
EResources - Communication Matters
Communication matters commissions research publishes a journal and hosts documents on policy and practice on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
PrAACtical AAC
PrAACtical AAC supports a community of professionals and families who are determined to improve the communication and literacy abilities of people with significant communication difficulties
Raising Children Network - Augmented Communication
Augmentative and alternative communication systems can help autistic children develop spoken language and give them communication options.
Scope Resources
Scope has a collection of free resources available for you to download. Topics include access and inclusion, communication and health/wellbeing.
Online Videos
Reaching Ricky
Phoebe Caldwell uses a communication method called Intensive Interaction to get through to people who have severe autism.
Books and DVDs in the Library
The Social Skills Picture Book (2006)
This book demonstrates teaching tool that engages the attention and motivation of students learning appropriate social skills such as communication, play, emotion, and empathy by using pictures of children.
Australian Sign Language (2007)
This is first comprehensive introduction to the linguistics of Auslan, the sign language of Australia.
Child Development (2018)
Given that every child is both unique and a competent learner from birth, it is crucial that educators encourage and support each child to thrive in every area of development at their pace and in their own individual ways.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (2013)
This fourth edition is a definitive introduction to AAC processes, interventions, and technologies that help people best meet their daily communication needs.
Teaching Communication Skills to Students with Severe Disabilities (2015)
Today's best research strategies are in the new third edition of this teaching guide with up-to-date information and practical guidance on the entire process of supporting communication for students of all ages.
The Social Skills Picture Book (2006)
This book demonstrates teaching tool that engages the attention and motivation of students learning appropriate social skills such as communication, play, emotion, and empathy by using pictures of children.
Supporting children with DLD : a user guide about developmental language disorder (2022)
This is an essential resource that helping children with DLD feel heard and respected, as well as providing a solid foundation for tailoring support to individual needs.