Alternative Communication and Autism Course
This course equips educators and support staff with essential skills to implement Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) strategies for autistic students, fostering effective communication in school and home environments through practical design, assessment, coaching, teaching, and progress tracking techniques.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Alternative Communication and Autism Course provides practical tools to support autistic learners 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 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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