Spring 2027

Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Individuals with Complex Communication Needs

Covers assessment and treatment across the lifespan for individuals with complex communication needs using AAC systems and strategies to support functional communication.

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Summary

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=28 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Define the purposes and role of AAC for individuals with complex communication needs.

  • Discuss the complementary roles of speech and other modes of communication along with AAC systems and strategies.

  • Apply AAC principles from a global perspective, including culturally sensitive practices.

  • Identify, describe, and interpret clinical assessment procedures for individuals who may benefit from AAC.

  • Develop and implement appropriate AAC intervention plans for individuals with complex communication needs.

  • Explain population-specific issues in AAC, with special emphasis on individuals with motor speech disorders.

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Declared in Communication Sciences and Disorders MS

  • Declared in Communication Sciences and Disorders MS
CS&D 701

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  • Declared in Communication Sciences and Disorders MS

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Student experience

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=28 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Purposes and role of AAC for individuals with complex communication needs.
  • Complementary roles of speech and other modes of communication with AAC systems and strategies.
  • Population-specific issues in AAC, with special emphasis on individuals with motor speech disorders.

Skills

  • Identify, describe, and interpret clinical assessment procedures for individuals who may benefit from AAC.
  • Develop and implement appropriate AAC intervention plans for individuals with complex communication needs.
  • Apply AAC principles from a global perspective, including culturally sensitive practices.

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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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