Course

Communication Disorders and Assistive Technology - EDST5128

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

School: School of Education

Course Outline: School of Education

Campus: Sydney

Career: Postgraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 24

Enrolment Requirements:

Prerequisite: Enrolment in a postgraduate Education, Educational Leadership program, or Master of Teaching (Secondary). Master of Teaching (Secondary) students must have completed EDST6761 or EDST6765

CSS Contribution Charge: 1* (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

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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.

Note: This course is taught in intensive mode.
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