Complex Communication Needs (CCN) - free downloadable booklet

People who use AAC need skilled communication partners.  Thanks to the government of Queensland, Australia, for this booklet on complex communication needs, the role of communication partners, and strategies for communication partners.  (Available for download in either pdf or rtf format.) 

Complex Communication Needs – Disability and Community Care Services (Queensland Government)

http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/disability/community-involvement/communicating-with-people-with-a-disability/complex-communication-needs

www.disability.qld.gov.au

“The Complex Communication Needs booklet was produced in an acknowledgement of the impact that skilled communication partners can have on the success of communication. It aims to share information about what the term ‘complex communication needs’ means, the perspectives of some people with complex communication needs and some general strategies that can be implemented on a daily basis.”

"Signs" blog posting at Farmer John Cheese and Other Joy blogspot

It is important to have companions and others besides family who make sure that communication using alternative methods is supported. Here's a great story about that. Thanks to Addie and Terri for sharing this story, and thanks to Terry Gibson for the link. 

“In the morning craze, compounded by the first defrosting of the car of the season, I had forgotten to put her device in the car and didn't realize it until we were already lining up just before the bell.” 

http://farmerjohncheeseandotherjoy.blogspot.com/2010/11/signs.html

Improved Communication = Improved Outcomes, Disability Is Natural article

Kathy Snow's "Disability Is Natural" newsletter during AAC Month focused on communication.  "Improved Communication = Improved Outcomes: We may need to work very hard to find the most effective communication method
for the person, but the pay-off will be worth the effort!"
http://www.disabilityisnatural.com/newsletters/430-imp-comm

October 13, 2010 - Improved Communication

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