Methods of Communication

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-MOC

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Describe communication needs and challenges that are common among people with IDD.
Identify the benefits and limitations of at least five communication methods.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Communication Needs

Meet Kaylee

What is Communication?

The Value of Communication

Communication Challenges

Sensory Impairment

Intellectual Disability

Autism

Communication Disorders

Review

Summary

Section 3: Communication Methods

Communication Methods

Spoken Language

Written Language

Sign Language

Communicating with Behavior

Communicating Without Language

Picture Systems

Electronic AAC Tools

Using Telephones

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Instructor: Katy Kunst, MBA, QIDP

Katy Kunst received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and her Master of Business Administration from Elon University. She has 15 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, program director, and training facilitator. She has created and facilitated training on topics including non-violent crisis interventions, person-centered planning, cultural competence, quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, and a variety of topics related to IDD services.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.