Originally compiled by David R. Beukelman, with additions by Dr. Kristy Weissling
AAC Terminology
AAC Myths
Core Vocabulary:
Boenisch, J., & Soto, G. (2015). The oral core vocabulary of typically developing English-speaking school-aged children: Implications for AAC practice. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 31(1), 77-84.
Books:
Alant, E. (2017). Augmentative and alternative communication: Engagement and participation. Plural Publishing, Inc.
Alant, E. & Lloyd, L. (2004) Augmentative and alternative communication and severe disabilities: Beyond poverty. Indianapolis, IN: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Beukelman, D. R., Garrett, K. L., & Yorkston, K. M. (2007). Augmentative communication strategies for adults with acute or chronic medical conditions. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
Beukelman, D. R., & Light, J. C. (2020). Augmentative & alternative communication: Supporting children and adults with complex communication needs (Fifth edition). Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc.
Beukelman, D. & Mirenda, P. (2005). Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Supporting children and adults with complex communication needs (3rd Edition). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
Beukelman, D. & Mirenda, P. (1998). Augmentative and alternative communication: Management of severe communication disorders in children and adults(Second Edition). Baltimore: Paul H. Brooks Publishing.
Beukelman, D. Yorkston, K. & Reichle, J. (Eds.). (2000). Augmentative and alternative communication for adults with acquired neurologic disorders. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
Bourgeois, M. S., & Hickey, E. M. (2009). Dementia: From diagnosis to management-A functional approach. Psychology Press.
Caruso, A & Strand, E. (1999). Clinical management of motor speech disorders in children. New York. NY: Thieme.
Collier, B. (2000). Communicating Matters: A training guide for personal attendants working with people who have enhanced communication needs. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
Collier, B. (1997). See what we say: Vocabulary and tips for adults who use augmentative and alternative communication. William Bobek Productions.
Collier, M. (2000). See what we say: Situational vocabulary for adults who use augmentative and alternative communication.Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
Cook, A. & Hussey, S. (2002). Assistive technologies, (2nd Edition). Mosby
Cook, A. & Hussey, S. (1995). Assistive technologies: Principles and practice. St. Louis: Mosby.
Cook, A. M., & Polgar, J. M. (2008). Cook and Hussey' assistive technologies: Principles and practice (3rd Ed.). Elsevier.
Da Fonte, M. A., & Boesch, M. C. (2018). Effective augmentative and alternative communication practices: A handbook for school-based practitioners. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.
Dodd, J. L. (2017). Augmentative and alternative communication intervention: An intensive, immersive, socially based service delivery model. Plural Publishing, Inc.
Fried-Oken, M. & Bersani, H. Speaking up and spelling out: Personal essays on augmentative and alternative communication. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
Ganz, J. B., & Simpson, R. L. (Eds.). (2019). Interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and complex communication needs. Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
Glennen, S. L., & DeCoste, D. C. (1997). Handbook of augmentative and alternative communication. San Diego, CA: Singular Publishing Group, Inc.
Hall, N., Juengling-Sudkamp, J., Gutmann, M. L., & Cohn, E. R. (Eds.). (2020). Tele-ACC: Augmentative and alternative communication through telepractice. Plural Publishing Inc.
Hurtig, R., & Downing, D. (2008). Augmentative and alternative communication in acute and critical care settings. Plural Publishing.
Johnson, J. M., Baumgart, D., Helmsetter, E., & Curry, C. A. (1996). Augmenting basic communication in natural contexts. Baltimore, MD: Paul Brooks Publishing Co.
Light, J., Beukelman, D., and Reichle, J. (2003). Communicative competence for individuals who use AAC: From research to effective practice. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
Light, J. & Binger, C. (1998). Building communicative competence with individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication. Baltimore: Paul H. Brooks Publishing Co.
Lloyd, L., Fuller, D., Arvidson, H. (1997). Augmentative and alternative communication: A handbook of principles and practices. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Loncke, F. (2022). Augmentative and alternative communication: Models and applications (Second edition). Plural Publishing, Inc.
Lubinski, R. & HIgginbotham, J. (1997). Communication technologies for the elderly: Vision, hearing and speech. San Diego, CA: Singular Publishing Group, Inc.
Mayne, L., & Rogers, S. M. (2020). Augmentative and assistive communication with children: A protocol and intervention plan to support children with complex communication profiles. Routledge.
McNaughton, D., & Beukelman, D. (2010). Transition strategies for adolescents and young adults who use AAC. Baltimore: Paul Brookes.
Millar , S. & Larcher, J. Symbol Software. CALL Centre: University of Edinburgh, 4 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, Soctland EH8 9LW
Mirenda, P., & Iacono, T. (2009). Autism spectrum disorders and AAC. Brookes.
Ogletree, B. T. (Ed.). (2021). Augmentative and alternative communication: Challenges and solutions. Plural Publishing, Inc.
Olson, D. & DeRuyter, F. (2002). Clinician’s guide to assistive technology. Elsevier
Reichle, J., Beukelman, D., & Light, J. (2002). Exemplary practices for beginning communicators: Implications for AAC. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
Romski, M., & Sevcik, R. A. (1996). Breaking the speech barrier: Language development through augmented means. Baltimore, MD: Paul Brooks Publishing.
Schlosser, R. (2003). The efficacy of augmentative and alternative communication. San Diego, CA: Academic Press.
Smith, M. (2004). Literacy and augmentative and alternative communication. San Diego, CA: Academic Press.
Soto, G, & Zangari, C. (Eds.). (2009). Practically speaking: Language, literacy, and academic development for students with AAC needs. Brookes.
Soto Rodriguez, G. M., & Zangari, C. (Eds.). (2009). Practically speaking: Language, literacy, and academic development for students with AAC needs. Paul H. Brookes Publishing.
Von Tetzchner, S. (2002). Augmentative and alternative communication developmental issues. Indianapolis, IN: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Von Tetzchner, S., & Jensen, M. H. (1996). Augmentative and alternative communication: European perspectives. London: Whurr Publishers Ltd.
Wendt, O., Quist, R., & Lloyd, L. (2011). Assistive technology: Principles and applications for communication disorders and special education. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishing Unlimted.
Wetherby, A. & Prizant, B. (Eds.). Autism spectrum disorders. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
Wilkinson, K. M., & Finestack, L. H. (Eds.). (2020). Multimodal AAC for individuals with down syndrome (First [edition]). Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
Wilson, A. (Ed.) (1998). Augmentative Communication in Practice: An Introduction (2nd Edition). CALL Centre: University of Edinburgh, 4 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, Scotland EH8 9LW
Beukelman, D. R. (2014). Becoming a successful faculty member: Conversations with a safe mentor.