CPSE 463
Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities
Counseling Psychology and Special Education
David O. McKay School of Education
Course Description
Principles and applications in using assistive technology to improve the education and communication skills of students with disabilities.
When Taught
Spring Term
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Admission to special education program or instructor's consent; FBI fingerprint background clearance.
Title
Cultural and linguistic differences
Learning Outcome
1. Explain differences in culture and language and their effects on communication and behavior.
Title
Language and learning
Learning Outcome
2. Describe the impact of language development and listening comprehension on academic and non-academic learning of individuals with disabilities.
Title
Assistive technology
Learning Outcome
3. Plan and use augmentative and assistive communication strategies to support and enhance communication skills of individuals with exceptional learning needs and those whose primary language is not the dominant language.
