Making Connections
by Peggy Locke Ph.D. and Jackie Levin M.A

Making Connections is a practical guide for bringing the world of voice output communication to individuals with severe disabilities. In this book the reader is provided with easy steps for introducing one to four message communication. The message within Making Connections is that "The best way to learn how to communicate is by communicating". Voice output communication is a powerful way for individuals to have a direct, positive impact on their lives - whether or not they understand language. Everyone can have a voice with a communication aide using this simple step-by-step process. Proven simple strategies for no-prerequisites voice output communication and for putting voice output communication aids to work immediately are provided.
No prerequisites means that the individuals does not need to:

• understand spoken language
• discriminate among symbols, pictures, or signs
• have matching skills
• understand that his behaviours have an affect on the behaviours of others, or that his actions on objects make things happen (cause and effect).

This book is recommended for anyone wanting to incorporate the use of communication aids into an individual's life.

QuickStart Communication Kit: developed by trainers is great for anyone introducing voice output to beginning communicators. The kit includes: BIGmack® communication aid, One-Step Communicator, Step-by-Step Communicator75 with Levels, 3 Snap Switch Caps, symbols, Making Connections, messaging tips.

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Canadian Distributors: Bridges/Betacom

Description of Resource: Making Connections: 109 page, spiral binding, softcover

QuickStart: described above.

Approximate Cost: Making Connections: $43.00
QuickStart Communication Kit: $640.00