SPED409 - Augmentative/Alternative Communication & Assistive Technology

Course Description

This course is designed to provide candidates with the skills required to work effectively with children and youth who may need
an augmentative and alternative communication system (AAC) and/or other assistive technology. The focus of this course will be
on understanding the different forms of AAC and assistive technology (AT) to support the students with whom they will work.
There will be a very strong emphasis on familiarity of AAC and AT tools, devices, augmentative aides and specific technology to
support social interactions, accessing the general education curriculum, and independence. Portions of this course may be held
in or demonstrated from the SCCOE AAC/AT Lab where candidates will see AAC devices first hand