Curricular Unit:			Code:
Alternative and Augmentative Communication			171CAA
Year:	Level:	Course:	Credits:
3	Undergraduate	Speech Therapy	4 ects
Learning Period:		Language of Instruction:	Total Hours:
		Portuguese	52
Learning Outcomes of the Curricular Unit:
O1. Reflect on the importance of interpersonal communication and identify all existing forms of communication beyond speech O2. Mastering basic understanding of sign and graphic communication O3. Identify candidates for AAC programs and justify the appropriateness of their application O4. Evaluate and identify skills and the communicative needs of the person requiring AAC intervention and delineate an adjusted intervention, with the application of specific strategies O5. Realize the need to meet the cultural and environmental characteristics to better match the intervention process O6. Plan activities that consider the special needs of people with communication disorders O7. Identify skills to develop team work (with family) in this area with knowledge of the role of various stakeholders O8. Mastering skills for assessment and intervention related to the use of products to support the communication
Syllabus:
CP 1. Interpersonal Communication 1.1. Individual repertoire 1.2. Barriers and Facilitators Attitudes 1.3. Communication: Oral and Non-Oral / Verbal and Non-Verbal CP 2. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) 2.1. forms 2.2. candidates 2.3. objectives 2.4. Augmentative and Alternative Communication System 2.5. Types of AACS: systems with help, no help, and mixed 2.6. Advantages and disadvantages of different types of communication systems CP 3. Process of evaluation /intervention in AAC 3.1. Candidates / Contexts / Interlocutors 3.2. Activities and Participation 3.3. Functions, forms and contents 3.4. Selection of vocabulary, organization and amplification 3.5. Instruments and Intervention strategies 3.6. AAC devices 3.7. Teamwork
Demonstration of the Syllabus Coherence with the Curricular Unit's Objectives:
The content 1 matches objectives - 1, 4, 5 The content 2 matches objectives - 2, 3, 4 The content 3 matches objectives - 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Teaching Methodologies (Including Evaluation):
a) Explaining and demonstrating; b) Collaborating; c) Case Study; d) Elaboration of works; e) Discussion in small/large group; f) Self directed learning. Minimum pass score for all assessment instruments: 9.5. Periodic Assessment: - Written test with minimum score of 9, 60% weight. - Individual assignment, with a minimum score of 9.5, weighting 30% (weighting 70% for the written part and 30% for the oral presentation) - Active and assertive participation in practical activities conducted in the classroom, with a weighting of 10% Final grade of the course: (written test) * 0.6 + [(70% + 30% individual work) * 0.3 + (participation) * 0.1 Evaluation in Normal, Appeal and Special Seasons: - Examination can only be performed in relation to the theoretical component
Demonstration of the Coherence between the Teaching Methodologies and the Learning Outcomes:
Objective 1 – Method a), b), c), e) Objective 2 – Method b), c), d), e) Objective 3 – Method b), c), d), e), f) Objective 4 – Method c), d), e), f) Objective 5 – Method c), d), e) Objective 6 – Method a), b), c), e), f) Objective 7 – Method a), c), d), e), f) Objective 8 – Method a), c), d), e), f)
Reading:
Martinsen, H.; von Tetzchener, S. (2000) Introdução à Comunicação Aumentativa e Alternativa. Porto Editora: colecção Educação Especial nº 10 Soto G., Zangari C. (2009). Practically speaking: Language, literacy, & academic development for students with AAC needs. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. Alant, E. & Lloyd, L. (ed.) (2009). Augmentative and alternative communication and severe disabilities : beyond poverty. London ; Philadelphia : Whurr Publishers. Beukelman, D. & Mirenda, P. (ed) (2005). Augmentative and alternative communication : supporting children and adults with complex communication needs. Baltimore ; London ; Sydney : Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. Schlosser, R. W. (203). The efficacy of augmentative and alternative communication : toward evidence-based practice. San Diego : Academic Press.