Alternative Communication and Autism Course
This course provides educators and support staff with essential skills to implement Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) strategies for autistic students, enhancing their communication abilities in school and home settings through practical design, assessment, coaching, teaching, and tracking methods.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Alternative Communication and Autism Course equips you with practical tools to support autistic students using AAC throughout the school day. Learn to choose low- and high-tech systems, select core and fringe vocabulary, and arrange clear symbol sets. Develop effective assessment routines, data collection, and progress monitoring, while preparing simple training, visual aids, and coaching plans for staff and families to promote consistent, functional communication.
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Develop skills
- Design AAC systems: select low/high-tech tools, symbols, and school-appropriate vocab.
- Assess autistic students: profile communication, access needs, and priority goals.
- Coach teams and families: deliver brief AAC trainings, visuals, and home supports.
- Teach AAC use: embed modelling, prompts, and reinforcement into daily routines.
- Track AAC outcomes: create data sheets, apply PDSA cycles, and update IEP reports.
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