• Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Adults with Acquired Neurologic Disorders
  by David R. Beukelman, Kathryn M. Yorkston, and Joe Reichle, Editors
  Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., 2000.

The loss of speech in adulthood due to acquired neurologic disorders causes enormous life changes for an individual. In this book, AAC professionals, physicians, therapists, service providers and family members explore the challenges these adults face during their transition, whether gradual or immediate, from speaking to using augmentative and alternative communication. Chapter 7, written by Pamela Mathy, Kathryn M. Yorkston, and Michelle L. Gutmann, review the characteristics of people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and its affect on AAC interventions.
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• Augmentative Communication News - Published six times a year by Augmentative Communication Inc., each issue contains in-depth information on particular topics researched and written by Sarah Blackstone, past President of ISAAC.
  www.AugComInc.com

• Communication and Swallowing Management of Tracheostomized and Ventilator-Dependent Adults
  by Karen J. Dikeman, M.A. CCC-SLP and Marta S. Kazandjian, M.A. CCC-SLP
  Singular Publishing, 1995.

An expert source of the latest information in this field, not only for speech-language pathologists, but other allied health professionals and physicians. 1995.
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