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Adapting Academics
Despite some challenges, it is possible to adapt academic assignments to make them accessible for nonspeaking autistic students while still retaining the integrity of age-appropriate curriculum.
Watch this sample video from Module 12 of our course then scroll down to learn how to unlock the full video!
I always resented the fact that I had to “earn” my place in regular education just because I am nonspeaking while all the other students who couldn’t care less about school got a free pass to a real education.”
- Kayla Takeuchi
Ready to make changes that will let you be a more confident, knowledgeable support for the nonspeaking people in your life?
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Module 12 - Adapting Academics (72 minutes)
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We believe communication is a basic human right.
What can you expect
from our modules?
Listen to Nonspeaking Presenters
Our team at Communication for Education believes very deeply that any training created to support nonspeaking autistic people needs to be informed by their lived experiences and expertise. From its inception, our course has been designed to include the voices of nonspeakers, both as contributors and content reviewers.
Hear from Powerhouse Professionals
When we developed our training for folks supporting nonspeaking individuals, we knew that we needed to include as many lived experiences as possible, both from nonspeaking autistic individuals themselves and from a diverse group of thought leaders in the disability community. Our work is shaped by some incredibly knowledgeable and experienced professionals as well.
Download Course PDFs and Resources
Each module of our course offers pages of handouts in downloadable PDFs. You'll have access to key concepts from the module, words of wisdom from nonspeakers, and references for the research that supports the module, and lists for further reading from more books and websites.
Learn with our Team
Our core instructional team consists of Dr. Edlyn Peña, Lisa Mihalich Quinn, and Julie Sando. Together the three have trained more than 350 communication partners to serve nonspeaking students in educational, home, social, and community settings.
Module Presenters
Christine Ashby, PhD, Professor of Inclusive Special Education & Disabilities Studies, Syracuse University
Kayla Takeuchi, Nonspeaking Autistic Student
Adapting
Academics:
Module Objectives
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Examine how complex academic tasks can be broken into component parts and made accessible for students who communicate by making choices or typing
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Identify the most important components of sample academic tasks to achieve a lesson
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Adapt the most important components of sample academic tasks to allow students to
demonstrate understanding of that concept in a way that doesn’t require large amounts
of written language -
Differentiate between tasks where academic knowledge is the priority and tasks where
demonstrating writing skill is the priority -
Review models of IEP goals that make age-appropriate academic goals attainable for
students who spell, point, or type to communicate -
Discuss key considerations for providing CP / CRP supports in school settings
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Understand the necessity of an easy-to-use home-school communication system for
assignments
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All of our full course options offer you:
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15 modules packed with in-depth learning
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example videos of students and communication partners in action
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over 250 pages of downloadable resources
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Our live / hybrid model offers you:
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8 weeks of live online classes with course instructors
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weekly homework tailored to course instruction
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cohort discussion board
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feedback on one submitted video
Adapting Academics Module Access
40
Access a single module - Adapting Academics - from our full course.
Valid until canceled
Module 12 - Adapting Academics (72 minutes)
Lifetime Access!
“How do you include people who type or point? You treat them just like you would treat any student. Give them an opportunity to learn and share their thoughts.”
- Rhema Russell
