Communication Disorders and Assistive Technology - EDST5128
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
School: School of Education
Course Outline: School of Education Course Outlines
Campus: Kensington Campus
Career: Postgraduate
Units of Credit: 6
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
CSS Contribution Charge: 1* (more info)
Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule
Further Information: See Class Timetable
Description
The course provides an overview of communication disorders, and augmentative and alternative (AAC) communication approaches for individuals with severe communication impairments. Emphasis is on developmental considerations, ecological needs, educational considerations, clinical assessments, selection and implementation of augmentative systems, and research-based practices. This course is part of the UNSW/DET Retraining Program, and will be one of two online offerings.