BED 402 - Assistive Technology II:Augmentative Communication and Access Methods

Institution:

Rider University

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Description:

3 credits Individuals with significant expressive communication impairments require a variety of aided and unaided, high- and low-tech augmentative communication modalities. Concomitant physical disabilities often require the use of switch technology for access to communication devices, environmental controls, and appliances used in activities of daily living. Special educators must possess a strong background in augmentative communication and switch technology in order for these individuals to reach their fullest potential in school, career, and community settings. This course will expose students to the full range of augmentative communication materials and devices, from no-tech to high-tech, and will relate each to appropriate types of users and communication situations. Lecture and demonstration will include vocabulary selection, communication board design, and the use of switches and scanning methods. Assignments will include programming various communication devices and designing device overlays. Graduate students will be given an additional research-based assignment.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rider.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 896-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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