AAC Quiz 1 Study Guide with Complete Solutions.
Augmentative-Alternative Communication correct answers -includes all forms of communication
(other than oral speech) that are used to express thoughts, needs, wants, and ideas
-Area of clinical practice that attempts to compensate for the impairment or disability patterns of
individuals with severe communication disorders
Augmentative correct answers to add to someone's speech
Alternative correct answers means to be used instead of speech
Linguistic competence correct answers Receptive and expressive language skills of native
language
operational competence correct answers -Technical skills for operating AAC system
-Can they access system, can they charge it, change volume
Strategic Competence correct answers Compensation strategies for functional limitations of
AAC system (what do they do when the message is not understood)
social competence correct answers -Social interaction: initiating, maintaining, developing, and
terminating interaction
-May need to make sure they have options that give feedback and they know when to use them
Various ASHA documents outline the relationship of AAC to SLP correct answers - People have
the right to communicate to the fullest extent possible
- AAC is within scope of practice for SLPs:Establish AAC techniques and strategies including
developing, selecting, and prescribing of such systems and devices
- AAC may be required for individuals demonstrating gestural, spoken, and written modes of
communication
-Communicate wants and needs
-Transfer/exchange information
-Establish social closeness
-Demonstrate social etiquette correct answers Identify the 4 functions of communication
What is the relationship between AAC and communication in general? correct answers -AAC
includes all forms of communication (other than oral speech) that are used to express thoughts,
needs, wants, and ideas
- Per ASHA paper- AAC systems constitute methods of communication in that they involve the
transmission of meaningful information from one person to another.
- AAC system are foremost directed at maximizing individuals ability to communicate
effectively and efficiently with as many people in as many circumstances as possible.
Low tech AAC correct answers -Written (communication boards, white boards)
-Picture based (PECS, visual schedules)
, -Digitized devices (recorded)
high tech AAC correct answers -Dynamic display devices (synthesized)
-Tablets (synthesized)
Preliterate correct answers Have not yet developed reading and writing skills, but possess the
potential
Literate correct answers able to read and spell
Non-literate correct answers unable to read and spell, not expected to gain or regain these skills
-The ACC system has to be programmed to meet the literacy needs of the individual.
--EX: if the individual is illiterate, needs to be picture based and cannot be a system where the
individual needs to rely on being able to read then select communication messages.
-They also determine what type of board needed. For example, non-literate should have a
functional layout. Preliterate would benefit from mixed, developmental to grow them and
functional because they need it for immediate needs. Literate, anything goes as long as it meets
their needs. correct answers how does literacy level effect AAC system's vocab?
greetings correct answers used to initiate an interaction
Small talk correct answers used to maintain interaction, or to transition between a greeting and
the remainder of the exchange
Storytelling correct answers used to entertain, teach, and establish social closeness
Procedural descriptions: provide detailed information on how to complete a process
Content-specific conversations correct answers informational give and take
Wrap-up and farewell statements correct answers end an interaction
Developmental vocabulary correct answers -encourage language and vocabulary.
-Used to develop language and literacy skills
-Includes words the individual may not know yet, but selected to encourage language and
vocabulary growth
Use single words to make novel messages
-Basic developmental layout tends to be subject, verb, object
Should include vocab from different parts of speech
Nouns (FEW)
Descriptive words (big, little)
Action words (eat, give, want)
Emotional state
Affirmation-negation
Recurrence-discontinuance
Proper names
Augmentative-Alternative Communication correct answers -includes all forms of communication
(other than oral speech) that are used to express thoughts, needs, wants, and ideas
-Area of clinical practice that attempts to compensate for the impairment or disability patterns of
individuals with severe communication disorders
Augmentative correct answers to add to someone's speech
Alternative correct answers means to be used instead of speech
Linguistic competence correct answers Receptive and expressive language skills of native
language
operational competence correct answers -Technical skills for operating AAC system
-Can they access system, can they charge it, change volume
Strategic Competence correct answers Compensation strategies for functional limitations of
AAC system (what do they do when the message is not understood)
social competence correct answers -Social interaction: initiating, maintaining, developing, and
terminating interaction
-May need to make sure they have options that give feedback and they know when to use them
Various ASHA documents outline the relationship of AAC to SLP correct answers - People have
the right to communicate to the fullest extent possible
- AAC is within scope of practice for SLPs:Establish AAC techniques and strategies including
developing, selecting, and prescribing of such systems and devices
- AAC may be required for individuals demonstrating gestural, spoken, and written modes of
communication
-Communicate wants and needs
-Transfer/exchange information
-Establish social closeness
-Demonstrate social etiquette correct answers Identify the 4 functions of communication
What is the relationship between AAC and communication in general? correct answers -AAC
includes all forms of communication (other than oral speech) that are used to express thoughts,
needs, wants, and ideas
- Per ASHA paper- AAC systems constitute methods of communication in that they involve the
transmission of meaningful information from one person to another.
- AAC system are foremost directed at maximizing individuals ability to communicate
effectively and efficiently with as many people in as many circumstances as possible.
Low tech AAC correct answers -Written (communication boards, white boards)
-Picture based (PECS, visual schedules)
, -Digitized devices (recorded)
high tech AAC correct answers -Dynamic display devices (synthesized)
-Tablets (synthesized)
Preliterate correct answers Have not yet developed reading and writing skills, but possess the
potential
Literate correct answers able to read and spell
Non-literate correct answers unable to read and spell, not expected to gain or regain these skills
-The ACC system has to be programmed to meet the literacy needs of the individual.
--EX: if the individual is illiterate, needs to be picture based and cannot be a system where the
individual needs to rely on being able to read then select communication messages.
-They also determine what type of board needed. For example, non-literate should have a
functional layout. Preliterate would benefit from mixed, developmental to grow them and
functional because they need it for immediate needs. Literate, anything goes as long as it meets
their needs. correct answers how does literacy level effect AAC system's vocab?
greetings correct answers used to initiate an interaction
Small talk correct answers used to maintain interaction, or to transition between a greeting and
the remainder of the exchange
Storytelling correct answers used to entertain, teach, and establish social closeness
Procedural descriptions: provide detailed information on how to complete a process
Content-specific conversations correct answers informational give and take
Wrap-up and farewell statements correct answers end an interaction
Developmental vocabulary correct answers -encourage language and vocabulary.
-Used to develop language and literacy skills
-Includes words the individual may not know yet, but selected to encourage language and
vocabulary growth
Use single words to make novel messages
-Basic developmental layout tends to be subject, verb, object
Should include vocab from different parts of speech
Nouns (FEW)
Descriptive words (big, little)
Action words (eat, give, want)
Emotional state
Affirmation-negation
Recurrence-discontinuance
Proper names
