Event Details

CE Program/Activity
 Augmentative-Alternative Communication Strategies for Students with Visual Impairments and Additional Disabilities
Provider
 Perkins School for the Blind
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Location
 Available Online
Date(s)
 August 3, 2015 - September 6, 2015
CE Hours
 25 PDPs, ACVREPs, Continuing Ed. Credits -- 2.8 ASHA CEUs -- 2 Graduate Credits
Contact Information
 Perkins.eLearning@perkins.org
Registration Information
 Register online at: http://www.perkinselearning.org/earn-credits/online-class/augmentative-alternative-communication-strategies
Fees
 Early Bird (before July 20): $125 for credits, $360 for Graduate Credits -- Regular Price: $150 for credits, $385 for Graduate Credits
Description of CE Program/Activity
 Discussions, lecture, videos, simulation activities, readings, and case studies will facilitate the participants application of integrating AAC devices into a students existing communication system. The unique needs of a VI learner who is an early communicator will be considered in the context of classroom-based AAC interventions to increase engagement, support meaningful communication routines, and build early and age-appropriate literacy skills.This course will offer practical Augmentative-Alternative Communication (AAC) strategies for educators who work with early communicators with visual impairments and additional disabilities.