When the Words Aren’t There Yet

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About this course

Does your child, client or student have more to say than the words they have available?

Has someone suggested Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to you?

Do you know someone who is trying to express themselves but others label it as behaviour?

This online course is an introduction to the importance of communication even when the words aren’t there yet.  We will introduce you to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) which can be used with or without spoken words and includes  various communication strategies  that use pictures, devices, iPads and communication books.

We will also share some tips and strategies to help get you started.

Who is this course for?

This course is for anyone who has a person in their lives who may not rely on speech alone to understand and be understood by others.

You may be a parent, grandparent, teacher, support worker, friend or service provider.

An introduction for those learning about the power of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and is a great first step to understand why and how a person can communicate when they don’t yet have verbal speech. 

Expected Outcomes

  • To believe that we can all make better communication happen. 
  • To understand what is important to make this happen.
  • To know where to start
  • To feel confident to give it a go

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Group Purchase

Do you have more than one person who needs to do the training for your school or organisation? You can now purchase Group licenses – just click on the Bulk Buy button to get started.