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Communication for Individuals with High Support Needs - SPED807
This unit addresses communication in persons with high support needs with the aim of preparing teachers or other professionals to work with these individuals. The unit examines both practical and conceptual issues with a focus on the use of research evidence-based decision-making. Specifically considered are theoretical and conceptual issues related to communication, communication options (including aided and unaided augmentative and alternative communication), assessment approaches, as well as naturalistic and structured intervention strategies.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | D1 - Day; Offered in Session 1, North Ryde X1 - External study; Offered in Session 1 (On-campus dates: 3 Apri, 12 June) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Mark Carter |
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| Corequisites: |
SPED802 or Permission of Executive Dean of Faculty |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Cognitive Science Faculty of Human Sciences |
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