I talk in different ways

I talk in different ways written by Amanda Hartmann and illustrated by Nanhee Ha is a colorful and engaging book about how we communicate in different ways. The book reviews all the different ways we can communicate including verbalizations, gestures, body language and AAC. I love how the book explains AAC in a simple and comprehensive way that children of all ages can relate to and understand. At the end of the book the author reviews all different ways to communicate in a thorough list. This can be a great opportunity for a discussion when reading to a classroom. I also love how Amanda explains various communicative functions such as telling stories, expressing feelings and commenting. I talk in different ways is a wonderful book for any school or home library!

Amanda Hartmann is a Speech Language Therapist with over 25 years experience working in schools and with families and as a technology consultant. All this has led to a passion for working with children and young adults with disabilities and learning difficulties. She loves sharing what she knows about Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Literacy. Amanda is also the author of AAC Rhyme Time, another book about AAC. To learn more about Amanda, visit her website here.