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Understanding Augmentative Alternative Communication
1.5-3hrs
beginner levelVarious disabilities and other reasons can hinder our capacity to communicate conventionally, leading to many frustrations and an inability to participate in daily activities. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is crucial for improving communication control and lowering frustration. In this course, you will learn about the various augmentative alternative communication systems that can assist those with problems communicating.
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Understanding Augmentative Alternative Communication
This free online course covers various alternative communication methods for those who are unable to speak effectively.
Various disabilities and other reasons can hinder our capacity to communicate conventionally, leading to many frustrations and an inability to participate in daily activities. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is crucial for improving communication control and lowering frustration. In this course, you will learn about the various augmentative alternative communication systems that can assist those with problems communicating.
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Module 15 Lessons
Overview of Augmentative Alternative Communication
The concept of augmentative alternative communication (AAC), expectations for augmentative-alternative communication intervention, a glossary of augmentative alternative communication terms, common myths about AAC, stages of communication development, and an overview of AAC systems are all covered in this module.
1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Definition and Statistical Overview of AAC
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3.Overview of AAC Terminology
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4.Overview of AAC Systems
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5.Lesson Summary
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Module 25 Lessons
Implementing Augmentative Alternative Communication
Module 31 Lessons
Course assessment
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