EDSPX505.AAC - Augmentative and Alternative Communication

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 Spring 2026 Dates:

• Enrollment opens December 15, 2025 and closes March 9, 2026.
• The canvas course begins January 5, 2026.
• The course quiz and final assignment are due April 6, 2026.
• Grades will be posted by April 27, 2026.

Instructor Information

Janice Carson

Phone - (208)-885-6104
Email - janicec@uidaho.edu

Technical Assistance - Idaho Training Clearinghouse: itc@uidaho.edu

Course Requirements

1. Register and pay for the course.
2. 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.