CSD 332 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Institution:

Alabama A & M University

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Description:

A course designed to increase the student's awareness and functional knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices. AAC is the supplementation and/or replacement of natural speech and/or writing using aided and/or unaided symbols (e.g., Blissymbols, finger spelling, gestures, ideographs, logographs, manual signs, pictographs) and the related means of selection and transmission of such symbols. This course offers a survey of the issues that address the individual needs and requirements of those that utilize AAC devices. The student will be exposed to those issues that must be addressed in order to provide appropriate and efficacious services. Prerequisites: CSD 307, CSD 308, and permission to take upper division courses ( Offered Spring)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.aamu.edu/

Phone Number:

(256) 372-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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