This course is designed to cover the principles of assessment and evidence-based interventions for developing communication for students with moderate and severe disabilities and complex communication needs. Primary topics include communication status and characteristics, assessment of specific communication abilities, and the role of other related service disciplines in interdisciplinary communication assessments. The course also covers the factors in selecting and implementing augmentative/alternative communication systems, integration within the daily classroom curriculum and throughout the school day, and the need for interdisciplinary collaboration between personnel.