EEX 4761 COMMUNICATION, ASSESSMENT, STRATEGIES, AND ASSISTIVE AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM 3 credits

Prerequisite: Students must be in the AUTISM-NO program. The course will examine the potential usefulness of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) supports to increase, maintain or improve functional communication skills of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in community and school settings. Students will develop the awareness and the necessary skills to conduct informed observations of communication abilities and to identify AAC supports that match the individual's learning style. Students will learn strategies to collaborate with teachers, family members and related professionals to increase communication amongst stakeholders. 47 contact hours.