AAC Assessment for AAC Implementation 2

Question 1

Which assessment tool is specifically designed to evaluate the feature matching needs of AAC candidates by examining motor, sensory, and cognitive capabilities together?

Accepted Answer

SETT Framework

Answer

The SETT (Student, Environments, Tasks, Tools) Framework guides teams in matching AAC features to the individual's abilities across multiple domains.

Question 2

During an AAC assessment, a clinician finds that a child responds inconsistently to visual stimuli. Which specialist should be consulted before selecting a display type?

Accepted Answer

Vision specialist or ophthalmologist

Answer

A vision specialist should evaluate visual acuity, field, and processing before selecting display size, contrast, or symbol style for AAC.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of conducting a 'feature matching' process during AAC assessment?

Accepted Answer

To align device and system characteristics with the individual's abilities and needs

Answer

Feature matching ensures the AAC system's characteristics (access, display, vocabulary) align with the user's specific motor, cognitive, sensory, and communication profile.

Question 4

A nonverbal adult with ALS is assessed for AAC. Which access method is most likely to be recommended as motor function continues to decline?

Accepted Answer

Eye gaze technology

Answer

Eye gaze technology is often the most viable long-term access method for individuals with ALS as it remains functional even with significant motor deterioration.

Question 5

In the Participation Model for AAC assessment, 'opportunity barriers' refer to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Policies, attitudes, and knowledge gaps that restrict communication participation

Answer

Opportunity barriers are external factors such as restrictive policies, negative attitudes, and lack of knowledge that limit an individual's participation in communication contexts.

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AAC Assessment for AAC Implementation 2