Alternative Communication Methods (1 cr)
Code: TH00CA31-3003
General information
Enrollment
02.12.2022 - 13.02.2023
Timing
20.03.2023 - 20.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Campus
Location-independent
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 35
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Päivi Myllymäki
Groups
-
PSOSS22EN
Objective
• you understand the basics of augmentative and alternative communication
• you know how to promote client inclusion and equality with the help of different communication methods
• you know how to use online resources in challenging communication situations
Content
• methods that support and replace oral communication
• forms of simplified language use
Materials
:
Reading materials for the exam:
Battaye Alison 2018. Who's Afraid of AAC? The UK Guide to Augmentative and Alternative Communication.
OR
Beukelman, David 2007. Augmentative and alternative communication: supporting children and adults with complex communication needs.
OR
Loncke, Filip 2014: Augmentative and alternatvie communciation : models and applications for educators, speech-language pathologists, psychologists, caregivers and users.
Content scheduling
online course in English (independent studying)
27.3. - 13.12.2023
Objectives
- you understand the basics of alternative communication methods
• you know how to promote customer inclusion and equality with the help of different communication methods
• you know how to use online resources in challenging communication situations
Contents
• methods that support and replace oral communication
• forms of simplified language use
online exams in May, June, October, November and December > Choose your exam date (online in ITS)
11.5. at 16.00 - 17.00
6.6. at 16.00 - 17.00
10..10. at 17.00 -18.00
29.11. at 17.00- 18.00
13.12. at 17.00 - 18.00
Enroll to exam you choose two weeks before by sending e-mail to teacher Päivi Myllymäki. Inform also which book you have read for the exam.
Evaluation scale
H-5