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Ace Centre Learning offers a wide range of Assistive Technology (AT) training across four areas and levels of learning

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Communication

What is AAC

Find out more about Augmentative and Alternative Communication, what it is and who it is suitable for.

£30.00

Supporting Communication for People with Aphasia

Reflect on your personal interaction style and develop communication partner skills to support communication for people with aphasia. You will have access to online activities to work through independently.

£30.00

Who needs AAC?

Learn about who might use Augmentative and Alternative Communication and how you can begin to identify someone who may benefit from AAC.

£30.00

When to Start with AAC

Learn about when to start with AAC and important approaches to take when you are getting started. Build your confidence to have a go and get answers to some of the common questions people have about AAC.

£30.00

How to Develop and Use a Communication Book (DUCB)

Develop your knowledge and skills to create personalised communication books using this illustrated guide. Find out who 'Developing and Using a Communication Book' is suitable for, how to select the appropriate Stage and discover how to use the templates in Boardmaker & Communicate In Print software packages to create an individualised resource.

2 x 3 Hours (3 weeks apart)

£120.00 excl. Tax

PODD 2-Day Introductory Course

This 2 day course provides an overview of key considerations for the development and use of Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) communication systems.

£295.00

Implementing the Pragmatics Profile (D)

Understand the principles of the Pragmatics Profile for people who use AAC and how this valuable tool can be used to support the communication skill development of people who use AAC.

3 Hours

£120.00

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How to Develop and Use a Communication Book (DUCB) - FREE WEBINAR

An introduction to the hugely popular guide 'Developing and Using a Communication Book' (available on Ace Centre's website). Learn more about the purpose of this resource and how is can support you to meet the needs of a wide range of clients who may require communication books.

30 minutes

Free

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Access Methods: Switch

Learn more about switch control as an access method. This course will introduce you to the different types of switches available and how these can be used to independently control a range of activities. This is a self-directed online study course. You can work through the activities in your own time, and it will be available for 6 months.

£30.00

Access Methods: Eye Gaze

Discover more about eyegaze as an access method. This is a self-directed online study course. You can work through the activities in your own time and it will be available for 6 months. This course will describe the types of eye tracking technology available and the skills required to use eye gaze as a control method.

£30.00

Access Methods: Touch

Discover more about touch control as an access method. This course will introduce solutions that can improve accuracy and control when using a touchscreen. This is a self-directed online study course. You can work through the activities in your own time, and it will be available for 6 months.

£30.00

Access Methods: Mouse

Discover more about mouse control as an access method. This course will introduce solutions that can improve accuracy and control when using a mouse. This is a self-directed online study course. You can work through the activities in your own time and it will be available for 6 months.

£30.00

Access Methods: Voice

Learn more about using voice as a method to control computers and electronic devices. This online course will consider the range of equipment available and the vocal, cognitive and visual skills that are required to use it reliably. This is a self-directed online study course. You can work through the activities in your own time, and it will be available for 6 months.

£30.00