Augmentative Communication I (AAC I)
This course describes the foundations needed to approach AAC assessment.
Principles include: understanding/developing multi-modal systems;
developing systems for "today" and "tomorrow"; a framework for functional
assessment; and identifying and evaluating the roles of the communicative
partner. In addition, issues related to prerequisites for candidacy
and vocabulary selection are addressed. Factors related to the design
of "low-tech" systems are presented.
Augmentative Communication II (AAC II)
This course describes the considerations in implementing a range
of AAC alternatives for individuals with significant communication
disabilities. Intervention strategies include: modifying the environment;
modifying the communication "dyad"; as well as the implementation
of "high tech" AAC through a "features match" process. AAC and literacy
and AAC and adult life (including employment) will be addressed.
Current topics in AAC intervention, e.g. facilitated communication;
discrete trial training for communication, will be discussed. Note
that while AAC I is not a prerequisite, students are strongly encouraged
to take BOTH courses.
If you are interested in other courses on Assistive Technology available through Temple University, check out the Department of Occupational Therapy in the College of Health Professions. This department provides a post professional certificate in AT, an educational opportunity for certified occupational therapists (OTR) who are interested in experiencing graduate education.
OC THER 8121 Environmental Adaptation: Ergonomic Assessment, Environmental Control Units for Accessibility and Injury Prevention, and Computer Access and Software
The course will have two modules:
1) Ergonomics: the student will learn the principles of ergonomics from both pre- and post-injury perspectives and will apply these principles in assessment and recommendations for people with and without disabilities.
2) The second module: Computer access and learning software will address a range of computer access adaptations and software for the differently-abled client in the home, educational setting, and work environments.
For more information about the certificate program in AT, or on how to register for the class, go to
www.temple.edu/chp/departments/ot/OT_post-pro.htm
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