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FAQ
Our course is a training program for communication partners who work for, and with, students using text-based multimodal AAC in educational settings. We recognize that many students do not participate in traditional school settings, so this training is appropriate for those who support nonspeakers in all educational environments, including homeschool situations and private schools. While our team is based in the United States, we work with schools around the world to train communication partners.
Our course addresses core competencies for educators and related professionals who support text-based multimodal communication of non-speaking autistic individuals. Multimodal communication can include typing on a keyboard or communication device, pointing to letters on a laminated letter board or alphabet board, or pointing to text-based choices. The course will address best practices for developing a partnership between communication partners and autistic individuals by fostering understanding of presumption of competence, apraxia, emotional and physical regulation strategies, and varied communication strategies.
You can view our course outline here.
At Communication For Education, we understand that every individual's communication journey is unique. That's why we don't adhere to a single methodology.
We believe in a personalized approach that adapts to the diverse needs, strengths, and goals of each communicator, empowering them to express themselves authentically and effectively. By focusing on individualized support and growth, we aim to unlock the true potential of communication for all.
By aligning our course with best practices in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), we ensure that our curriculum is grounded in proven strategies and techniques that support effective communication for nonspeaking and partially speaking learners. This commitment allows us to provide training that is not only innovative but also evidence-based, ensuring that every educator and support person leaves with the tools they need to foster meaningful interaction and engagement.
The course consists of 15 modules in which course instructors provide instruction, examples, and modeling of course competencies. During an 8-week period, participants watch prerecorded modules each week and then participate in weekly live online sessions to receive further instruction and engage in discussion. The live course features monitored homework assignments, an online community discussion group, weekly accountability, and feedback for one video submission.
We offer three self-paced options.
Lifetime Access allows you access to recorded modules, PDFs, weekly activities, and self-reflections. You can go at your own pace without pressure to finish at a pre-determined date.
Lifetime Access Team Training allows 5 individual licenses to access the recorded modules, PDFs, weekly activities, and self-reflections. Your team can go at their own pace. When a team member leaves, you can transfer one license to another user for a small fee.
16-Week Access allows you access to the same recorded modules with weekly activities and self-reflections as our lifetime option, but sets an end date to your access. This option is good for folks who may need a deadline to hold themselves accountable or who are looking for a more budget-conscious option. Utilize the end date to inspire course completion!
Self-paced courses do not include access to our live courses, online discussion groups, supervised homework, or video feedback.
Join our self-paced classes here.
Absolutely! We recognize that there are many different types of educational environments that support nonspeaking autistic students, including home and community settings! Although this course speaks mostly to "in-school" experiences, the principles and instruction can be applied to any learning environment.
