{"product_id":"enhancing-communication-for-individuals-with-howard-c-shane-9781598572216","title":"Enhancing Communication for Individuals with Autism: A Guide to the Visual Immersion System","description":"\u003cp\u003eHow can you help children with moderate to severe autism become more effective communicators? Discover the Visual Immersion System (VIS), a practical, research-based intervention framework that taps into the strong visual processing skills many children on the spectrum have. You'll learn how to use readily available resources--from photos and symbols to apps and software--to create a customized system of visual supports that boost seven key communicative functions (see sidebar). For each of the functions, you'll get comprehensive how-to guidance on choosing tools and materials, conducting systematic instruction, collecting data, and assessing how well interventions are working. A must for SLPs, interventionists, and educators, the innovative VIS approach will ensure better communication and higher quality of life for children with autism. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHY THE VIS WORKS: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses visual supports, an approach that's proven successful for children with autism \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Strengthens communication skills needed for learning and meaningful human interaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Builds on evidence-based assessment and intervention procedures developed over decades at Boston Children's Hospital \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Incorporates a wide range of low-tech and higher-tech options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Flexible--can be used in home, school, or community settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Provides clear, easy-to-use instructions on conducting interventions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Includes guidance on generalizing new communication skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRACTICAL MATERIALS: \u003c\/b\u003eDetailed guide to low- and higher-tech visual supports (includes benefits and limitations of each); case examples from clinical practice and field study; 15 reproducible checklists and forms to guide assessment, implementation, and progress monitoring. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e Help children with autism improve key communication skills: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Protest and refusal \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Organization \u0026amp; transitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Requesting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Directives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Commenting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Social pragmatics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Howard C. Shane, Emily Laubscher, Ralf W. Schlosser\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1598572210\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781598572216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Brookes Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/20\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 344\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.79lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.74h x 7.74w x 0.69d","brand":"Howard C. Shane","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43938578366719,"sku":"9781598572216","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_2e9e69bf-524a-49fe-aefe-bcbfbabf4ff8.jpg?v=1681436515","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/enhancing-communication-for-individuals-with-howard-c-shane-9781598572216","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}