CSD 451 Lecture Notes - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Communicative Competence
17 Jan 2014
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Csd 451: introduction to augmentative and alternative communication. The field or area of clinical, educational, and research practice to improve, o temporarily or permanently, the communication skills of individuals with little or no functional speech and/or writing. A set of procedures and processes by which an individual"s communication o skills (i. e. , production as well as comprehension) can be maximized for functional and effective communication. Beukelman & ansel (1995) suggested as many as 8-12 per 1000 in the general us o population are not able to meet communication needs. o. Approximately 12% of children enrolled in special education programs required. The right to be informed about people, things, and events in one"s immediate environment. The right to be communicated with in ways that are meaningful, understandable, and culturally and linguistically appropriate. Conditions that may require aac: congenital (born with) conditions. Handout a: progressive (get worse over time) conditions. Aids: acquired (after birth) conditions head injury cerebrovascular accident.
