TAALC 200: Communication Accessible Classroom

Welcome to this course on creating communication-accessible classrooms, where you’ll learn practical strategies to support and empower students who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices.

ASHA CREDIT & CEUs

ASHA Credit– If you are seeking ASHA CREDIT, you must complete the Final Quiz.

EILA Credit- If you are seeking ASHA CREDIT, you must complete the Final Quiz.


ASHA CEUs- If you are seeking ASHA CEUs, you must complete the Course Evaluation for this course.

Course Length: 1.5 Hours

Course Content

Start Here- About This Course
Meet the Team
Lesson 1: Introduction to AAC
1 Topic
1 Quiz
Importance of AAC
Think Spot: Importance of AAC
Lesson 2: Benefits of Using AAC in the Classroom
6 Topics
6 Quizzes
Topic 1: AAC Enhances Communication
Think Spot: AAC Enhances Communication
Topic 2: AAC Supports Language Developmentt
Think Spot: AAC Supports Language Development
Topic 3: AAC Promotes Independence
Think Spot: AAC Promotes Independence
Topic 4: AAC Enhances Communication
Think Spot: AAC Enhances Communication
Topic 5: AAC Encourages Participation
Think Spot: AAC Encourages Participation
Topic 6: AAC Facilitates Social Participation
Think Spot: AAC Facilitates Social Participation
Lesson 3: Implementing AAC in the Classroom
5 Topics
4 Quizzes
Topic 1: Create an AAC-Friendly Environment
Topic 2: Sound
Think Spot: Sound
Topic 3: Vision
Think Spot: Vision
Topic 4: Sensory
Think Spot: Sensory
Topic 5: Motor
Think Spot: Implementing AAC in the Classroom
 Lesson 4: Making AAC Use Available to ALL
1 Quiz
Think Spot: Making AAC Available to All
 Lesson 5: Incorporating AAC into Lessons
1 Topic
1 Quiz
Think Spot: Incorporating AAC into Lessons
Lesson 6: Strategies for Successful AAC Use
2 Topics
1 Quiz
Topic 1: Customizing AAC Systems
Topic 2: Modeling and Prompting
Think Spot: Strategies for Successful AAC Use
Lesson 7: Overcoming Challenges
2 Topics
1 Quiz
Topic 1: Addressing Common Barriers
Topic 2: Tracking Progress and Assessment
Think Spot: Overcoming Challenges
Lesson 8: Engage the Student and Families
1 Quiz
Think Spot: Engage the Student and Families
Course Wrap-Up
Final Quiz: Communication Accessible Classroom
1 Quiz
Final Quiz: Communication Accessible Classroom
Course Evaluation
References