Students will acquire knowledge of theoretical and practical issues related to working with individuals with complex communication needs across the lifespan and in a variety of residential, educational, employment, and community settings. Students will learn about common developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, and autism spectrum disorders, their impact on communication and the use of augmentative and alternative communication systems. This unit prepares students to work in a collaborative team and apply a client-focused functional approach to assessment and intervention for people with complex communication needs.
Details
Academic unit | Communication Sciences |
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Unit code | CSCD3076 |
Unit name | Lifelong Disability and AAC |
Session, year
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Semester 1, 2020 |
Attendance mode | Normal day |
Location | Cumberland, Sydney |
Credit points | 6 |
Enrolment rules
Prohibitions
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None |
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Prerequisites
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CSCD1032 |
Corequisites
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff and contact details
Coordinator | Andy Smidt, andy.smidt@sydney.edu.au |
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Tutor(s) | Aylin Huzmeli , aylin.huzmeli@sydney.edu.au |