communication assistance power point
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Communication is ImportantPamela DiamondDerricka De jean
Communication is about expressing and receiving information
One can communicate through words
One can communicate through actions
One can communicate through music
One can communicate through technology (Conderman, Johnston-Rodriguez, Hartman, & Kemp, 2010)
Technology has added new possibilities to the special needs population Augmented
communication devices
Adaptive equipment
Environmental control units
Special needs population can communicate through music with some technological assist.
http://www.skoogmusic.com/
It is important to assess all possibilities for each individual to reach his or her highest potential.Find that “just right” challenge. Do not gooverboard (Corderio & Cunningham, 2013).
We want to enhance possibilities, as opposed to stifle imagination (Cook & Hussey, 2002)
Communicate effectively
Help people reach their greatest potential.
With new technology there is no limit
References
Conderman, G., Johnston-Rodriguez, S., Hartman, P., & Kemp, D. (2010).
What teachers should say and how they should say it. Kappa Delta
Pi Record, 46 (4), 175-181
Cook, A.,M., & Hussey, S., M., (2002). Assistive Technologies; Principles
and Practice. St. Louis, MO:Mosby, Inc.
Corderio, PA., & Cunningham, W.G. (2013). Educational Leadership; A
bridge to Improved Practice. Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education,
Inc.