AAC Assessment Tools (D)

AAC Assessment Tools (D)

Description

This course considers the dynamic process of assessment required to find the right AAC system for an AAC user.

Paid-for, teacher-supported course. This is a Developing Level course comprising a half-day webinar, some self-study, and six months' access to all course materials. The webinar(s) will be uploaded to the course area the following day.

Course aim

Develop your knowledge and skills to identify appropriate AAC solutions.

Course includes

FREE Taster Session: 1/2 hour live webinar with Q & A

PAID for Course:

  • Teacher-supported live webinar
  • Six months' access to additional content and resources on our online learning platform.

IPAACKS competencies

Covers aspects of Assessment in Levels 2 & 3, including awareness of the factors to be considered in the AAC process, when the individual has additional physical, sensory and learning needs.

Session outline

3-hour online teacher-supported webinar.

Suitable for

Professionals working with children and adults who may benefit from AAC resources.

You will learn

  • To recognise factors to consider in an AAC system
  • To identify assessment questions to ask
  • To consider the importance of documenting observations accurately
  • To evaluate tools to support an AAC assessment

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