Literacy Development & AAC Flashcards
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Which literacy model emphasizes that reading and writing are interconnected and mutually supportive processes that develop simultaneously?
Answer: Emergent Literacy Framework
The Emergent Literacy Framework views reading and writing as interconnected processes that develop simultaneously from early childhood.
For an AAC user with complex communication needs, which approach to shared reading best supports literacy development?
Answer: Dialogic reading with partner-assisted scanning of text
Dialogic reading with partner-assisted scanning actively engages AAC users in the reading process and supports emergent literacy.
A student uses a SGD and demonstrates understanding of print concepts but cannot decode words. Which instructional approach is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Provide systematic phonics instruction adapted for AAC use
Systematic phonics instruction adapted for AAC users addresses decoding needs while accommodating the student's communication method.
What is 'alphabet knowledge' and why is it critical for AAC users pursuing literacy?
Answer: Knowing letter names, which predicts later word-level reading and spelling skills
Alphabet knowledge—knowing letter names and their sounds—is one of the strongest predictors of later reading and spelling success.
Which barrier most commonly limits access to literacy instruction for individuals who use AAC?
Answer: Low expectations and exclusion from general literacy curriculum
Low expectations and exclusion from the general literacy curriculum are the most pervasive barriers for AAC users seeking literacy instruction.
In a multi-tiered literacy support model for AAC users, what distinguishes Tier 3 intervention from Tier 2?
Answer: Tier 3 is more intensive, individualized, and frequent than Tier 2
Tier 3 provides the most intensive, individualized, and frequent intervention for students who have not responded adequately to Tiers 1 and 2.
Which writing scaffold is MOST beneficial for an AAC user who has emerging literacy skills but limited motor control for handwriting?
Answer: Using word prediction software and alphabet-based AAC access
Word prediction software combined with alphabet-based AAC access reduces motor demands while supporting authentic writing experiences.