MDVI and Communication

Description

This micro-credential is awarded to individuals who have successfully completed the Communication Skill Development for Students with Visual Impairments and Multiple Disabilities self-paced tutorial.

In order to earn this micro-credential, participants will:

The impact of visual and multiple disabilities on communication
To identify stages on development of communication
Describe various forms of communication, including additional key components
Use scripts with students who have visual impairments and multiple disabilities to encourage social interactions
Identify at least ten communication symbol systems and devices
Establish appropriate communication goals for students with multiple disabilities including visual impairment
Identify students’ purposes for communication
Facilitate both why is communicated and why
Facilitate positive communication, and transform the communication attempted by challenging behaviors