CSD 6400 - Augmentative Communication

• Critically evaluate strengths and weaknesses of different AAC systems, devices, vocabulary and models of service delivery for individuals with complex communication needs.
• Describe and summarize characteristics of individuals who may benefit from AAC.
• Design setting-appropriate intervention plans with measurable and achievable goals that meet individual client needs.
• Develop case history/interview questions for clients and communication partners.
• Identify, describe, and critically evaluate skills (including linguistic, operational, social, and strategic skills as well as mediating factors) required to build communicative competence and use of (un)aided AAC systems
• Interpret, integrate, and synthesize information to make appropriate recommendations for intervention.
• Justify appropriate AAC systems, devices, vocabulary, and models of service delivery to meet the needs of individuals with complex communication needs.
• Modify evaluation procedures to meet individual client needs.
• Select appropriate evaluation procedures (e.g., behavioral observations, non-standardized and standardized tests, and instrumental procedures).
• Select or develop appropriate materials for intervention.
• Summarize appropriate and consumer-responsive AAC assessment goals, procedures, and tools to identify communication needs of individuals who require AAC, to assess their skills ( consideration of physical, cognitive, linguistic, social factors)
• Summarize appropriate and consumer-responsive vocabulary selection processes for individuals who use alternative communication modalities (including consideration of the physical, cognitive, linguistic, social, and cultural correlates)