EDSPX505.AAC - Augmentative and Alternative Communication
1089589
CDHD
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Course Description
Number of Credits: 1
This self-paced course can be completed over the entire semester.
Participants can expect to deepen their knowledge by:
- Identifying and explaining 3 main characteristic differences between different speech generating devices from different companies used by AAC Users.
- Identifying 10 core vocabulary words which will assist an AAC User using a speech generating device to communicate in a variety of environments and explain why these words are so important. Additionally, they will be able to track how many times those words are used within the course of 4 days by the AAC User relationally to 10 other words.
- Developing and implementing an activity which would facilitate expressive communication in an AAC User by encouraging them to initiate communication with peers and adults.
- Developing a training for the AAC User’s team in the school/home environment. Training should focus on the basics of AAC and the speech generating device as well as how to facilitate expressive communication, build language skills, and be a better communication partner.
Important Fall 2025 Dates:
- Enrollment opens August 18, 2025 and closes November 7, 2025.
- The canvas course begins September 2, 2025.
- The course quiz and final assignment are due December 1, 2025.
- Grades will be posted by December 22, 2025.
Instructor Information
Name: Janice Carson
Phone: 208-885-6104
Email: janicec@uidaho.edu
Technical Assistance - Idaho Training Clearinghouse: itc@uidaho.edu
Course Requirements
- Register and pay for the course.
- Complete the 15-hour online training.
Grading
This is a Pass/Fail course. No incompletes will be given. Late work will not be accepted.
Participants must earn an 80% score on all quizzes to pass the course. Quizzes can be retaken until passed.
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