HSP736 - Complex Communication Needs and Augmentative and Alternative Communication
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Not offered in 2025 - first offered in Trimester 2 2026 |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in H765 |
| Prerequisite: | HSP733 and HSP734 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the trimester undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus | 1 x 2 hour on-campus lectures in weeks 1-6 |
| In-person attendance requirements | Students are required to attend all four days of the simulated placement on campus. Students will be in groups for the simulated placement; scheduled days of placement for each group will be communicated on CloudDeakin at the start of the trimester. |
Content
In this unit, students will develop their capacity to work with people who have complex communication needs (CCN). Students will explore the nature and impact of CCN, and consider the context of individual and community needs and preferences in supporting functional communication. Students will be introduced to and explore a number of high and low-tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and methods. They will learn about trialling, evaluating, prescribing and supporting sustained use of AAC. This unit will also support students to understand their role in supporting people with CCN within the broader picture of services and supports, including in relation to positive behaviour support and safeguarding. A simulated placement (on-campus) will enable to students to apply their learning and practice their skills in a supported environment.
Hurdle requirement
- Simulated Placement Competency Assessment and Attendance - students must pass this assessment and meet the attendance requirements (ungraded pass/ungraded fail) in order to pass the unit.
Unit Fee Information
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