AAC Collaboration, Accessibility & Ethical Practices 3

Question 1

An AAC user is transitioning from a pediatric to an adult healthcare system. Which transition planning action is MOST important for maintaining AAC access?

Accepted Answer

Providing adult providers with a comprehensive AAC profile and communication passport

Answer

A communication passport and AAC profile ensure continuity of care and communication access during healthcare transitions.

Question 2

Which accommodation BEST supports an AAC user participating in a standardized assessment?

Accepted Answer

Allow the individual to respond using their AAC system with extended time

Answer

Allowing AAC-based responses with extended time preserves test validity while ensuring equitable access for the user.

Question 3

An SLP is working with a family who communicates primarily in Spanish at home. The MOST appropriate approach for vocabulary selection on the AAC device is to:

Accepted Answer

Include both Spanish and English vocabulary to reflect the bilingual environment

Answer

Bilingual AAC users deserve devices that support all languages used in their daily communication environments.

Question 4

A telehealth AAC session reveals that a caregiver is using hand-over-hand prompting to force the child to select symbols. The clinician should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Educate the caregiver about less directive, more naturalistic prompting strategies

Answer

Education about naturalistic, less directive prompting strategies supports both communication development and the user's autonomy.

Question 5

Which ethical obligation requires AAC practitioners to stay current with evolving device technology and communication strategies?

Accepted Answer

Competence

Answer

Competence requires ongoing professional development to ensure practitioners provide effective, evidence-based AAC services.

(AAC) Augmentative & Alternative Communication Certification Practice Test

(AAC) Augmentative & Alternative Communication Certification Practice Test

AAC Collaboration, Accessibility & Ethical Practices 3