Communication, Augmentative Communication and Assistive Technology

Supporting students who communicate in different ways, with low- and high-tech tools.

EDAS-150 Year 1 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon

Offered by HSM University · Educational Assistant

Course content

  1. 1Communication and its developmentComing
  2. 2Communication disordersComing
  3. 3Augmentative and alternative communicationComing
  4. 4Picture exchange and core boardsComing
  5. 5Speech-generating devicesComing
  6. 6Sign language and gesturesComing
  7. 7Assistive technology for reading and writingComing
  8. 8Assistive technology for access and mobilityComing
  9. 9Hearing and vision technologyComing
  10. 10Working with speech-language pathologistsComing
  11. 11Building communication into the dayComing
  12. 12Case study: a communication planComing

Requirements

Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.

Description

Supporting students who communicate in different ways, with low- and high-tech tools.

Part of the Education stream, typically taken in year 1.