CCC Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) 3

Question 1

Which principle states that an individual does not need to demonstrate prerequisite cognitive or motor skills before receiving access to AAC?

Accepted Answer

The 'No Prerequisites' principle

Answer

The 'no prerequisites' principle holds that all individuals can benefit from AAC regardless of cognitive level, and no prerequisite skills should be required before providing access.

Question 2

For an individual with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) who is beginning AAC, which consideration is MOST critical for long-term planning?

Accepted Answer

Proactively planning for progressive motor decline and identifying future access methods before they are urgently needed

Answer

Because ALS is progressive, AAC planning must anticipate future loss of motor control and introduce systems like eye gaze technology before the individual loses current access methods.

Question 3

What does PECS stand for in the context of AAC intervention for individuals with autism spectrum disorder?

Accepted Answer

Picture Exchange Communication System

Answer

PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) is a structured AAC approach that teaches individuals to hand a picture symbol to a communication partner to make requests.

Question 4

Which of the following is a primary advantage of high-tech speech-generating devices (SGDs) over low-tech AAC systems?

Accepted Answer

They generate spoken voice output and can store extensive, customizable vocabularies

Answer

SGDs produce electronic voice output and can hold thousands of vocabulary items across multiple pages, enabling flexible, naturalistic communication.

Question 5

When implementing AAC for an individual with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which instructional context has the strongest evidence base?

Accepted Answer

Implementing AAC within naturalistic, functional communication contexts and everyday routines

Answer

Research consistently supports embedding AAC within naturalistic, meaningful contexts and daily routines to build functional communication skills in individuals with ASD.

CCC Practice Test

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CCC Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) 3