Alternative Communication and Autism Course
This course provides essential skills for supporting autistic students with alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) in educational settings, focusing on system design, assessment, coaching, teaching strategies, and progress tracking to foster effective communication.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
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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 select low- and high-tech systems, choose core and fringe vocabulary, and organise clear symbol sets. Build efficient assessment routines, data collection, and progress monitoring, while creating simple training, visual supports, and coaching plans for staff and families to ensure consistent, functional communication.
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Develop Skills
- Design AAC systems: select low/high-tech tools, symbols, and school-ready 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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