AAC Assessment for AAC Implementation 3

Question 1

A school-based SLP is assessing a student for AAC. Which team member's input is MOST critical for determining positioning during AAC use?

Accepted Answer

Physical or occupational therapist

Answer

Physical and occupational therapists assess seating, positioning, and motor access to ensure the AAC system can be used efficiently and safely.

Question 2

Which assessment approach evaluates communication across multiple environments and partners rather than only in a clinical setting?

Accepted Answer

Ecological inventory

Answer

Ecological inventory examines the communication demands and participation patterns across all relevant natural environments, informing holistic AAC planning.

Question 3

During switch scanning assessment, a child activates the switch reliably but the scan rate is too fast. What should the clinician adjust first?

Accepted Answer

Reduce the scan rate to match the child's processing speed

Answer

Scan rate should be adjusted to match the individual's motor response time and cognitive processing speed before changing other parameters.

Question 4

What is the significance of assessing 'communicative competence' rather than only linguistic ability in AAC evaluations?

Accepted Answer

It captures operational, linguistic, social, and strategic skills needed for functional communication

Answer

Light's framework of communicative competence encompasses operational, linguistic, social, and strategic knowledge, providing a comprehensive picture beyond vocabulary or grammar alone.

Question 5

An AAC assessment reveals that a client can use two-finger typing but has poor endurance. Which AAC feature would best address fatigue during extended communication?

Accepted Answer

Word prediction

Answer

Word prediction reduces the number of keystrokes needed, directly addressing fatigue in users with motor limitations or poor endurance.

(AAC) Augmentative & Alternative Communication Certification Practice Test

(AAC) Augmentative & Alternative Communication Certification Practice Test

AAC Assessment for AAC Implementation 3