SLP Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) 1

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Aided AAC

Answer

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).

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A speech-generating device (SGD) with dynamic display

Answer

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

Question 4

In AAC, 'core vocabulary' refers to:

Accepted Answer

High-frequency words used across multiple contexts by most communicators

Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

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SLP Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) 1