AAC Language Development & User Support Strategies 2

Question 1

Which language development theory emphasizes that children acquire language through imitation and reinforcement from their environment?

Accepted Answer

Behaviorist theory

Answer

Behaviorist theory, associated with Skinner, posits that language is learned through imitation, practice, and reinforcement from the environment.

Question 2

When an AAC user's communication partner consistently responds to any communicative attempt—regardless of form—this practice is called:

Accepted Answer

Responsive interaction

Answer

Responsive interaction means consistently acknowledging and responding to any communicative attempt the AAC user makes, reinforcing communication as functional.

Question 3

A child with complex communication needs is in the early stages of intentional communication. Which AAC strategy best supports this emergent communicator?

Accepted Answer

Using objects and photographs as low-tech symbols

Answer

Concrete symbols like objects and photographs are developmentally appropriate for emergent communicators who are beginning to use intentional communication.

Question 4

The 'zone of proximal development' concept applied to AAC intervention means the SLP should:

Accepted Answer

Provide support slightly above the user's current independent level

Answer

Vygotsky's ZPD suggests targeting skills just beyond current independent ability with appropriate scaffolding to promote growth.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'semantic compaction' in AAC?

Accepted Answer

Using sequences of icons to represent an unlimited number of messages

Answer

Semantic compaction (used in Minspeak-based systems) uses multi-meaning icons in sequences to encode a vast vocabulary with few keys.

(AAC) Augmentative & Alternative Communication Certification Practice Test

(AAC) Augmentative & Alternative Communication Certification Practice Test

AAC Language Development & User Support Strategies 2