Augmentative and Alternative Communication for IDD
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National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals
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California Department of Social Services Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program
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Vendor/Provider # : 2000224-733-2
Approval # 224-0143-29525
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Behavioral Intervention Certification Council
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This course aligns with C-19 on the BCAT Task List.
Non-Licensed Direct Care (DSP, HHA, CNA, DCW, PCA, IHA, NA)
California Department of Social Services Adult Residential Facilities
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Vendor/Provider # : 2000224-735-2
Approval # 224-0143-29470
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.00 contact hours.
California Department of Social Services Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program
Relias Learning, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Program Vendor to provide Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program Continuing Education training courses.
Vendor/Provider # : 2000224-733-2
Approval # 224-0143-29525
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.00 contact hours.
California Department of Social Services Group Homes
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Vendor/Provider # : 2000224-730-2
Approval # 224-0143-29474
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Course Details
Identify different types of AAC systems and how they can be utilized by people with communication disabilities.
Describe different communication abilities and how AAC enables or enhances these abilities for people with disabilities.
Differentiate between aided and unaided AAC systems that can be used by people with communication disabilities.
List challenges to AAC adoption, and how support staff can address these challenges.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
A. About This Course
B. Learning Objectives
Section 2: Augmentative and Alternative Communication
A. Sookie’s Dilemma
B. Augmentative and Alternative Communication
C. Communication Basics
D. Expressive and Receptive Communication
E. Types of Communication Abilities
F. Why is AAC Important for People with Disabilities?
G. Review
H. Summary
Section 3: Unaided Augmentative and Alternative Communication
A. Unaided AAC
B. Body Language
C. Review
D. Case Study: Luke
E. Sign Communication
F. Summary
Section 4: Aided Augmentative and Alternative Communication
A. Aided AAC
B. Low-Tech Aided AAC
C. Picture Communication
D. Picture Exchange Communication Systems
E. Tangible Symbol Systems
F. High-Tech Aided AAC
G. Communication Display
H. Speech-Generating Devices
I. Review
J. Summary
Section 4: Challenges with AAC
A. Challenges with Adopting an AAC System
B. DSP’s role in AAC
C. Paying for AAC Devices
D. Review
E. Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
A. Summary
B. Congratulations!
C. Course Contributors
D. Resources
E. References
F. Exam
G. Brainsparks
Nellie Galindo received her Masters of Social Work and Masters of Science in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has worked with individuals with disabilities in several different settings, including working as a direct service provider for individuals with mental illness and leading a youth program for young adults with disabilities. She has facilitated and created trainings for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the areas of self-advocacy, healthy relationships, sexual health education, and violence and abuse prevention. Mrs. Galindo has worked in state government assisting individuals with disabilities obtain accessible health information in their communities, as well as utilizing the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to healthcare services. Disclosure: Nellie Galindo, MSW, MSPH has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.Expert Reviewer: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Dr. Rhonda Davin is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 25 years of experience in the fields of developmental disabilities and autism. She has served the field as a teacher, college professor, consultant and expert witness. She started Behavior Consulting Services which provided direct behavior analytic services to children with autism and their families. She has supervised and mentored several behavior analysts and service providers currently practicing in the field today. Dr. Davin has also provided technical assistance for large scale organizational change efforts in the area of Positive Behavior Supports. Disclosure: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: entry and intermediate level Direct Support Professionals; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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