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

**What is Augmentative and Alternative Communication AAC?**
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 * 1) Watch this video for a general overview of AAC:**

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 * A User Story:**

Great PowToon Video by Chris Bugaj about Aided Language Stimulation:

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@http://www.prentrom.com/success
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and a wonderful collection of AAC success stories pinned by Lauren Enders: []

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

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**OPTIONAL**
6) Three Ways Talking to Autistic Adults Can Make you a Better Teacher

7) Other resources for AAC Support:

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[|www.praacticalaac.org]

[|www.lburkhart.com]

[|www.janefarrall.com]



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 to what they have set. [5 points]**