{"product_id":"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\u003cb\u003eWHY THE VIS WORKS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cb\u003e Help children with autism improve key communication skills:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gail Byrd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47035821424880,"sku":"9781598572216","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781598572216_p0.jpg?v=1763811820","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781598572216","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}