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Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Flashcards

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  1. What is the primary purpose of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)?

    Answer: To supplement or replace natural speech and writing for individuals with complex communication needs

    AAC is designed to supplement or replace natural speech and/or writing for individuals who have difficulty with these modalities, not to eliminate remaining natural communication abilities.

  2. Which category of AAC requires an external device, tool, or material separate from the user's body?

    Answer: Aided AAC

    Aided AAC requires an external tool or device such as a communication board, PECS cards, or a speech-generating device, as opposed to unaided AAC which relies solely on the body (e.g., gestures, signs).

  3. Which of the following is classified as a 'high-tech' AAC system?

    Answer: A speech-generating device (SGD) with dynamic display

    High-tech AAC systems include electronic speech-generating devices (SGDs) with dynamic displays that produce synthesized or digitized speech output.

  4. In AAC, 'core vocabulary' refers to:

    Answer: High-frequency words used across multiple contexts by most communicators

    Core vocabulary consists of a small set of high-frequency words (e.g., 'want,' 'go,' 'more,' 'stop') used across contexts by most people, making them essential to any AAC system.

  5. In AAC assessment, 'feature matching' is the process of:

    Answer: Aligning the features of an AAC system with the individual's abilities, needs, and environments

    Feature matching involves identifying the specific features of AAC systems (e.g., display type, access method, symbol set) that best align with the individual user's motor, cognitive, sensory, and communication needs.

  6. Which access method requires a user to wait while items are sequentially highlighted before making a selection?

    Answer: Scanning

    Scanning involves sequentially highlighting items on a display until the user activates a switch to select the desired item, which is used by individuals with significant motor limitations.

  7. Which symbol system is most widely used in AAC systems in the United States?

    Answer: Picture Communication Symbols (PCS)

    Picture Communication Symbols (PCS), developed by Mayer-Johnson, are the most widely used symbol set in AAC in the United States, featured in many low- and high-tech AAC systems.