061213200 AN INTRODUCTION TO AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION ( 2 Crd.Hrs )

This course aims to provide students with the comprehensive overview of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). A thorough examination of the assessment and therapeutic processes will be presented. Emphasis will be placed upon individuals exhibiting severe communication disorders secondary to congenital/acquired cognitive and motor impairments. Low- and high-tech AAC systems will be discussed and demonstrated.