Overview
Description
Assessing, designing, and implementing augmentative communication programs for individuals with severe communication impairments.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall - Even Years
Terms
fall
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- understand and contribute to the AAC assessment process and involve family members / care providers in this process in meaningful ways.
- demonstrate awareness of high-tech, mid-tech, low- tech, and no-tech AAC options and appropriately select AAC options based on student characteristics and need.
- develop AAC solutions that (a) are appropriate for the individual’s chronological age, (b) address symbol understanding of the individual, (c) are functional, and (d) are useful across settings.
- implement functional communication instruction that is infused within natural routines across settings, team members, and peers.