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Family Training & Support Flashcards

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  1. What is the role of 'family routines' in AAC training?

    Answer: Embedding AAC practice in daily routines increases naturalistic communication opportunities

    Embedding AAC in daily routines creates natural, repeated practice opportunities that support generalization.

  2. A family reports their child refuses to use the AAC device. Which strategy should be explored first?

    Answer: Investigate potential causes such as device fit, vocabulary relevance, or communication partner behavior

    Understanding the root cause of refusal (device issues, vocabulary, partner behavior) guides effective problem-solving.

  3. Which family training strategy is most effective for promoting spontaneous communication rather than prompted responses?

    Answer: Using time delay techniques to create communication opportunities

    Time delay creates a natural pause that prompts spontaneous communication without direct verbal prompting.

  4. When teaching families to respond to AAC messages, what is a key principle to emphasize?

    Answer: Respond to the intent of the message, not just the accuracy of the symbols used

    Responding to communicative intent reinforces the AAC user's efforts and promotes continued communication.

  5. A family is overwhelmed by the amount of AAC training information provided. What is the most appropriate adjustment?

    Answer: Prioritize the most impactful strategies and use a paced, stepped training approach

    Paced, prioritized training prevents overwhelm and increases the likelihood families will implement strategies successfully.

  6. What is a key consideration when training bilingual families to support AAC use?

    Answer: Support use of both languages and ensure AAC vocabulary includes both languages

    Supporting both languages respects the family's linguistic identity and promotes more natural, effective communication.

  7. Which outcome measure is most directly linked to successful family training in AAC?

    Answer: Increased frequency of AAC use in natural home environments

    Increased naturalistic AAC use at home is the clearest indicator that family training has been successfully implemented.