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AAC Research, Evidence-Based Practice & Professional Development Flashcards

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  1. Which level of evidence is considered the strongest when evaluating AAC intervention research?

    Answer: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials

    Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of RCTs sit at the top of the evidence hierarchy and provide the most robust basis for clinical decision-making.

  2. What credential is awarded by ASHA to recognize SLPs with advanced expertise in AAC?

    Answer: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

    The CCC-SLP is the standard ASHA credential for practicing SLPs; ASHA does not currently offer a separate specialty certification specific to AAC.

  3. In evidence-based practice (EBP) for AAC, which three components must be integrated?

    Answer: Best available research evidence, clinical expertise, and client/family values

    EBP requires integrating the best research evidence with the clinician's expertise and the unique values and preferences of the client and family.

  4. Which research design is most commonly used in AAC studies due to the small population sizes involved?

    Answer: Single-subject experimental designs (SSED)

    SSEDs are dominant in AAC research because they rigorously measure individual change over time and are feasible with the small, heterogeneous populations who use AAC.

  5. What is the primary purpose of the ASHA Special Interest Group 12 (SIG 12)?

    Answer: To provide a professional community and continuing education for AAC practitioners

    ASHA SIG 12 (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) connects clinicians, researchers, and educators interested in AAC and offers continuing education resources.

  6. Which organization publishes the peer-reviewed journal 'Augmentative and Alternative Communication'?

    Answer: International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC)

    ISAAC publishes the AAC journal, which is the leading peer-reviewed outlet for research and clinical advances in the field of augmentative and alternative communication.