AAC School-Based AAC Integration 2

Question 1

Under IDEA, which document must explicitly address a student's AAC needs if they are required for FAPE?

Accepted Answer

Individualized Education Program

Answer

IDEA requires that the IEP document include AT/AAC devices and services whenever they are necessary for the student to receive a free appropriate public education.

Question 2

A paraprofessional reports that a student never uses their SGD during lunch. The most appropriate first step for the SLP is to:

Accepted Answer

Observe the student at lunch to identify barriers

Answer

Direct observation in the natural context allows the SLP to identify specific participation and access barriers before making intervention changes.

Question 3

Which principle best describes embedding AAC use into math, reading, and science classes rather than only in therapy?

Accepted Answer

Curriculum-based AAC integration

Answer

Curriculum-based AAC integration means vocabulary and communication goals are embedded within academic subjects to promote generalization across settings.

Question 4

A teacher asks why the AAC system uses fringe vocabulary alongside core vocabulary. The SLP should explain that fringe vocabulary:

Accepted Answer

Provides topic-specific words that complement high-frequency core words

Answer

Fringe vocabulary consists of personally relevant, topic-specific words that work alongside core vocabulary to allow complete and meaningful communication.

Question 5

Which team member is primarily responsible for programming an SGD with curriculum vocabulary before a new instructional unit?

Accepted Answer

SLP in collaboration with the teacher

Answer

Programming decisions should be collaborative, with the SLP providing AAC expertise and the teacher contributing curriculum content knowledge.

(AAC) Augmentative & Alternative Communication Certification Practice Test

(AAC) Augmentative & Alternative Communication Certification Practice Test

AAC School-Based AAC Integration 2