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= Learners with Communication Challenges and/or Autism= = =

**What is Augmentative and Alternative Communication AAC?**
=**1) Watch these videos for a general overview of AAC:**= media type="youtube" key="r3m8_YmTDDM" width="560" height="315"

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 * A User Story:**

Great PowToon Video by Chris Bugaj about Aided Language Stimulation:

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= 2) Visit these web sites and preview a selection of case studies of AAC users. =
 * @http://www.prentrom.com/success
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= 3) Watch this video about Emma presenting, "My Body Does Not Obey my Mind." =

= 4) Read this blog post by a mom of twin boys on the Autism Spectrum =

=5) Read: Three Ways Talking to Autistic Adults Can Make you a Better Teacher =

Additional OPTIONAL resources about AAC (NOTE: You will explore these further in future AsTech Courses) :


 * [|www.praacticalaac.org]
 * [|www.lburkhart.com]
 * [|www.janefarrall.com]
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After you complete these steps, please complete the related discussion post on Edmodo.
Prompt: > Do you believe that communication device users have functional communication? Why or why not? > Many insights about learning and school experiences are shared. What role does technology play to give students a voice? How does technology allow people to extend their abilities and/or improve quality of life? Rubric:
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**Read through what others have written and feel free to add a comment as often as you'd like. [5 points]**