This book provides a rich overview of how to use poetry to support learners with disabilities, including individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Major sections include: Introduction (why poetry is so powerful), the components of I-DARE: Immersion, Demonstration, Autonomous poetry production, Response, and Evaluation. Each section includes evidence based research, how-to ideas, and multiple examples of implementation in schools, clinics, and homes. This book offers c