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SPED/ASD/HIGH INCIDENCE DISABILITIES
EDUCATION PORTFOLIO
SPECIAL EDUCATION, HIGH INCIDENCE DISABILITIES, AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS, EMOTIONAL BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS,
INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, RESOURCE SUPPORT & CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION,
GENERAL EDUCATION, AVIAN-ASSISTED INTERVENTION, APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS, PROGRAM EVALUATION,
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES, ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY & INTERVENTION
MODULE 2: AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION (AAC)
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) describes multiple ways to communicate that can supplement or compensate (either temporarily or permanently) for the impairment and disability patterns of individuals with severe expressive communication disorders.
Types of AAC
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Gestures.
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Manual Signs.
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Facial Expressions.
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Vocalizations.
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Verbalizations.
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Body Language.
NO TECH:
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Gestures
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Manual Signs
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Facial Expressions
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Vocalizations
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Verbalizations
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Body Language
LOW TECH:
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Pictures
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Objects
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Photographs
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Writing
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Communication boards/books
HIGH TECH:
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Speech Generating Devices (SGD)
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Single Message Devices and Recordable/Digitized Devices
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AAC software that enables dynamic symbol/language representation and that is used with a computer/tablet/smartphone
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