AAC for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Assessment and Establishing Treatment Goals

Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of the research related to evidence-based practices regarding the use of AAC in promoting communication and language development for individuals on the spectrum. Key concepts will cover how to formulate a comprehensive assessment to identify a foundation of prerequisite skills necessary to receive benefit from the use of AAC at various levels of ability. Practical application of how to introduce the use of AAC and SGD’s and build upon communication skills to expand into development of a language system and emerging literacy will be discussed as part of a hierarchy of targeted goal areas.