Honoring Communication Attempts for Students with Complex Access Needs

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In this video, Cheryl Jorgensen, an expert on inclusion for students with the most complex access needs, offers strategies for honoring communication attempts. This video aligns with the Rubric of Effective Practices Quality Indicator V: Social Communication.

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Honoring Communication Attempts for Students with Complex Access Needs

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