PA 110 - Significant Communication Support Needs

Institution:

Dawson Community College

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Description:

This course is designed for first time and/or continuing paraeducators who have already received or are currently taking orientation training. This course is intended to prepare the paraeducator with knowledge and skills needed for working with children with severe communication needs. This course aims to (through practical application) educate paraeducators about children's language development, the rules of basic human communication, and augmentative communication systems. The course also outlines how to promote literacy in children with disabilities and describes the relationship between a child's behavior and his/her ability to communicate.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.dawson.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 377-3396

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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