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Week - 1
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Basic terms, concepts, and information related to interpersonal communication and interaction. |
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Week - 2
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Introduction to alternative and augmentative communication: basic concepts. |
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Week - 3
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Within the framework of ADIS, the concepts of signal-symbol-channel; the characteristics of concrete, visual, abstract, and combined symbol systems. |
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Week - 4
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Classification of nonverbal communication behaviors based on gestures, vocalizations, and paralinguistic features. |
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Week - 5
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Unaided and aided AAC methods |
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Week - 6
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Low-tech AAC systems |
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Week - 7
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High-tech AAC systems |
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Week - 8
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Evaluation processes for Alternative and Augmentative Communication Systems (AACS). |
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Week - 9
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Analysis of an individual's cognitive, linguistic, motor, and sensory characteristics in terms of AAC selection. |
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Week - 10
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AAC use in children and adults |
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Week - 11
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Multidisciplinary team approach of AAC |
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Week - 12
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AAC education for users and primary caregivers. |
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Week - 13
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Accessibility, landscaping, updating, and community participation for AAC. |
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Week - 14
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General review and case examples |