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=About AAC Devices=

Here is an article in Wikipedia that provides extraordinary details about a full range of AAC technologies and considerations.

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Here is a resource where you can take free online courses to learn more.
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**Welcome to the AAC Institute S elf- S tudy P rogram!** The Self-Study Program (** SSP **) offers the opportunity to learn about various aspects of AAC that support the goal of the most effective communication possible for the individual. The courses allow individuals to work at their own pace. No fee is charged. There are no prerequisites. All AAC stakeholder groups can find value. All that is required is Internet access. ** SSP ** courses are divided into modules. In general, each module is the prerequisite for the next module. Most modules are followed by a quiz. Each quiz must be passed (80% correct answers) before the following module can be accessed. At the end of each ** SSP ** course, the participant can choose to have a Certificate of Completion printed. **CEUs** **CEUs are available for designated courses without charge.** The first three **SSP** courses are now available and additional courses are under development. > **NEW!** **Introduction to AAC**
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> ** (0.3 CEUs, Beginner level) ** > ** Language-Based Approach to AAC Assessment and Intervention **

> ** (0.2 CEUs, Intermediate level) ** > **NEW!** **AAC Symbols and Language Representation Methods**

> ** (0.3 CEUs, Intermediate level) ** > **AAC Performance Report: Definition, Generation, and Use**

> ** (0.4 CEUs, Intermediate level) ** ** (Note: 0.1 CEU = 1 hour) **

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