Overview

What is Communicative Competence?

• What is Communication
• What are Complex Communication Needs?
• What is an AAC System?
• Multi-Modal
• Desired Outcomes

Communicative Competence Skill Areas

Psychosocial Factors

Communicator Profiles

The Bridge School

Programs, Strategies and Perspectives – Setting the standard

• Self-Determination Program – Developing critical self-advocacy and independence skills
• CVI – From assessment to intervention – Developing functional use of vision
• Curriculum – Planning and implementing modifications and accommodations for access to education
• Communication – Skill areas and strategies for developing proficiency in use of AAC