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On-demand course

Our courses focus on the use of Assistive Technology to enable independence, access to education, learning and leisure activities, and communication.

Online

Exploring Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) that supports face-to-face communication.

Communication

Coaching Communication Partners

<p>Learn about what Augmentative and Alternative Communication is and all the different forms it can take. See real example of people using AAC and understand how you can support someone.</p>
<h3>Course aim:</h3>
<p>To raise your awareness of different forms of AAC, how they maybe physically accessed and how you can provide support.</p>
<h3>You will learn:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Who might benefit from AAC</li>
<li>To name different types of AAC, and understand when each type may be used</li>
<li>To name different ways of accessing electronic AAC</li>
<li>How to provide some basic support to someone who uses AAC</li>
</ul>
<h3>Course includes:</h3>
<p>Online learning activities and resources.</p>
<h3>Suitable for:</h3>
<p>Anyone working with people who use AAC.</p>
<h3>Special requirements:</h3>
<p>Log in to Ace Centre Learning</p>
<p><b>Cost:</b> £30</p>


What is AAC?

<p>Learn about who might use Augmentative and Alternative Communication and how you can begin to identify someone who may benefit from AAC.</p>
<h3>Course aim:</h3>
<p>To raise your awareness of Speech, Language and Communication difficulties and how different people may benefit from AAC in different ways.</p>
<h3>You will learn:</h3>
<ul>
<li>To describe different types of communication needs and recognise how AAC can be of benefit</li>
<li>To identify skills required to use different AAC solutions</li>
<li>To reflect on an individual&#8217;s learning requirements for AAC</li>
<li>To identify where and who to go to for support</li>
</ul>
<h3>Course includes:</h3>
<p>Online learning activities and resources.</p>
<h3>Suitable for:</h3>
<p>Anyone working with people who use AAC.</p>
<h3>IPAACKS competencies:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Level 1 : Identifying need</li>
<li>Level 1 : AAC Assessment</li>
</ul>
<h3>Special requirements:</h3>
<p>Log in to Ace Centre Learning</p>
<p><b>Cost:</b> £30</p>




Who Needs AAC?

<p>Learn about when to start with AAC and important approaches to take when you are getting started. Build your confidence to have a go and get answers to some of the common questions people have about AAC.</p>
<h3>Course aim:</h3>
<p>To introduce the concept of the ‘least dangerous’ assumption and consider some common misconceptions in the field of AAC. This course will also suggest practical ways of getting started with AAC and signpost to further resources to help you.</p>
<h3>You will learn:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Define what is meant by the term &#8216;the least dangerous assumption&#8217;</li>
<li>Recognise how certain assumptions may impact on your interactions with individuals with communication difficulties</li>
<li>Clarify common misconceptions about introducing AAC</li>
<li>Be aware of tools and resources to support you in getting started with AAC</li>
</ul>
<h3>Course includes:</h3>
<p>Online learning activities and resources.</p>
<h3>Suitable for:</h3>
<p>Anyone working with people who use AAC.</p>
<h3>IPAACKS competencies:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Level 1 : Implementation</li>
</ul>
<h3>Special requirements:</h3>
<p>Log in to Ace Centre Learning</p>
<p><b>Cost:</b> £30</p>





When to Start with AAC?

<p><b>Reflect on your personal interaction style and develop communication partner skills to support communication for people with aphasia. You will have access to online activities to work through independently.</b></p>
<p><b>Course aim:</b></p>
<p>This course provides an introduction to supporting people with aphasia and identifies resources and strategies that be used.</p>
<p><b>You will learn:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>To understand why communication may be more difficult for someone with aphasia.</li>
<li>To know when someone with aphasia need support with their communication.</li>
<li>To describe different communication partner skills that can be used to support someone with aphasia.</li>
<li>To give examples of different resources that can be used by someone with aphasia</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Course includes:</b></p>
<p>Free access to online learning activities.</p>
<p><b>Suitable for:</b></p>
<p>Individuals who are supporting someone who has aphasia and want to learn more about how to do this effectively. Suitable for families and professionals new to aphasia</p>
<p><b>IPAACKS competencies:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Recognise when someone has communication support needs</li>
<li>Aware of the time and effort involved in learning to communicate using AAC</li>
<li>Aware of different modes of communication , and how these may be used in conjunction with AAC</li>
<li>Aware of how to communicate with people who use AAC</li>
<li>Act as a positive role model for others in their interaction with people who use AAC</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Special requirements:</b></p>
<p>Log in to Ace Centre Learning</p>
<p><b>Cost:</b> £30</p>


An introduction to supporting people with aphasia. This self-directed online course provides tips and strategies that you can do to communicate effectively with someone with aphasia.

Supporting Communication for People with Aphasia

<p><b>Reflect on your personal interaction style and develop communication partner skills to support people using aided language and symbols to communicate. You will have access to online activities to work through independently.</b></p>
<p><b>Course aim:</b></p>
<p>To raise your awareness of the fundamental skills required when interacting with a person who uses AAC</p>
<p><b>You will learn:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>To describe typical characteristics of AAC interactions</li>
<li>To identify 4 things that you can do to support an interaction with an AAC user</li>
<li>To use point talking with a communication chart to interact with an AAC user</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Course includes:</b></p>
<p>Free access to online learning activities.</p>
<p><b>Suitable for:</b></p>
<p>Anyone working with people who use AAC. This course will enable you to work towards the following:</p>
<p><b>IPAACKS competencies:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>AAC Leadership</li>
<li>Aware of how to communicate with people who use AAC</li>
<li>Act as a positive role model for others in their interaction with people who use AAC</li>
<li>Facilitating AAC Learning</li>
<li>Able to model positive interaction in relation to communicating with someone who uses AAC</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Special requirements:</b></p>
<p>Log in to Ace Centre Learning</p>
<p><b>Cost:</b> FREE</p>



Communication Partners

<p>This is a FREE online taster webinar to introduce you to Ace Centre&#8217;s popular Developing and Using a Communication Book resource.</p>


Runs on specific date

Developing & Using a Communication Book + Live Q&A

<p>Ace Centre Learning is pleased to re-introduce its <strong>AAC Module</strong>. This enhanced level learning module is now accredited through the University of Dundee at 30 credits (SCQF).</p>
<p>The AAC Module can be combined with an additional 30 credits from one of two further modules (The <em>Access Unit</em> or <em>Assistive Technology for Complex Communication, Physical &amp; Learning Needs</em>) to gain the PGCert Specialist Assistive Technology, awarded by University of Dundee.</p>
<p>It is also possible to progress to the <a href="https://www.dundee.ac.uk/postgraduate/educational-assistive-technology">MSc in Educational Assistive Technology</a>. The MSc EduAT is a 180 credit Master of Science degree, inclusive of 40 elective credits. The MSc EduAT team plan (subject to internal approval) to make the AAC module available as an elective within the MSc EduAT.</p>
<p><strong>Course aims: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>To develop as a reflective and skilled practitioner in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)</li>
<li>To work towards an evidence-informed approach to assessment and implementation of AAC.</li>
<li>To explore the range of needs that may be supported with AAC and critically evaluate the resources, strategies and their implementation.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>You will learn to: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Identify a range of paper based and electronic AAC solutions
<ul>
<li>Explore issues related to vocabulary selection and organisation within an AAC system</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Consider typical language development and implications for AAC design</li>
<li>Identify alternative ways to represent and organise language</li>
<li>Explore AAC Assessment tools
<ul>
<li>Consider alternative ways to access AAC for people with additional physical and sensory impairments</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Consider the learning requirements for someone to use AAC</li>
<li>Explore the implications for teaching use of AAC, including target setting and review</li>
<li>Consider implications for literacy learning for students who use AAC</li>
<li>Identify personal factors influencing successful use of AAC</li>
</ul>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Suitable for:  </strong>Health &amp; Education professionals working with children &amp; adults using AAC.</p>

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<td colspan="4" width="631"><strong>Teaching/Learning commitment</strong></td>
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<td width="277"><strong>X10 Teacher supported webinars (ONLINE)</strong></td>
<td width="99">WEEKLY</td>
<td width="142">Start:</p>
<p>September 2024</p>
<p>(TBC)</p>
<p>Finish:</p>
<p>December 2024</td>
<td width="112">1:30-4:30pm</td>
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<td width="277"><strong>Group tutorials/Wednesday* (ONLINE)</strong></p>
<p><em>*Optional</em></td>
<td width="99">WEEKLY</td>
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<td width="112">12:00-1:00pm</td>
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<td width="277"><strong>Face-to-face training session*</strong></p>
<p><em>*Optional</em></td>
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<td width="112">TBC</td>
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<td width="277"><strong>1:1 Tutorials (ONLINE)</strong></td>
<td colspan="3" width="354">Available on request.</td>
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<td width="277"><strong>Independent Study</strong></td>
<td colspan="3" width="354">300 hours* (approx.)</p>
<p><em>*Based on recognised requirements for 30 credit Master’s Level courses.</em></td>
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<td colspan="4" width="631"><strong>Assessment</strong></td>
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<td width="277"><strong>Assignment 1 submission</strong></td>
<td colspan="3" width="354">Submission: TBC</td>
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<td width="277"><strong>Assignment 2 submission</strong></td>
<td colspan="3" width="354">Submission: TBC</td>
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<p><strong>COST: £1500</strong></p>


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