AAC Midterm NEWEST EXAM 2026 \UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
\VERIFIED 100% \GRADED A+ MIDTERM FINAL
EXAM 2026
AAC is augmentative when it SUPPLEMENTS existing speech
AAC is alternative when it SUBSTITUTES for absent or nonfunctional speech
computerized devices with a synthesized voice so it can
High Tech consists of...
generate any message such as a speech generated
device
Mid tech consists of... electronic devices with a limited number of pre-recorded
messages
Low tech consists of a battery or cord but no voice capability, may light up
Connected to AAC device to allow individual to operate.
An AAC Switch is This can be used by individuals
with limited mobility impairments.
- Communicate self care needs
- Communicate emotional status
Goals of AAC - Engage in social communicative interaction with
familiar communication partners (friends and family)
- Carry out communicative interactions in the community
• Initial interview
• Needs assessment
• Individual strengths and limitations
• Access methods
• Feature match
Systematic Selection process
includes • Trial mock-up
• Final system analysis
• Purchase
• Follow-up
1. demographics
2. background info
in an initial interview you
3. caregiver interview
should obtain..
4. client observation
, 1. cognition
2. language
Assessment data includes...
3. motor
4. sensory
- client and caregivers
- SLP
- medical staff
Examples of a clients team
- OT and PT
members
- Neuro
- Audiology
• Include a clinical assessment
- Formal and/or informal
- Discussing and describing the severity of cognitive impairment,
Assessment Data: Cognition if present
- If no impairment is present or suspected, state such
- Where available, include a statement from the
neurologist, pediatrician, primary care physician
(PCP), etc.
• This may include results from subtests, standardized tests, or
informal specifics
- Yes/no reliability
- Following directions
- Comprehending conversation
Assessment Data: Language - Ability to recognize and comprehend symbols (e.g.,
objects, photos, line drawings, written words)
- As appropriate, address, discuss, and/or describe the
individual's ability to: Locate target messages by
searching or navigating through multiple displays,
Associate,
categorize, and sequence symbols, and Combine
symbols (e.g., single words/pictures) to generate
language
, - Describe the individual's visual skills
- Consider the communication partner
- Provide subjective assessment based on the individual using an
actual device
Assessment Data: Sensory
- Describe the individual's auditory skills
- Consider communication partner
- Provide a subjective assessment based on interaction
with the individual using a device
- assessment
What does bottom line include - data collection
- writtenreport
-Aphasia
-Alzheimer's disease
-Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Common acquired conditions
-Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
-Parkinson's disease
-Multiple sclerosis
-Increased knowledge about AAC
-Improved technology
-Increased use of technology by the general public
Why has AAC use Increased?
-Increased availability
-Increased popularity
-Increased life expectancy
AAC use will increase (restore quality of life
or improve) what...
- focus' on social needs
how is aac different for adults?
- striving for independence
Whatever caused the loss of other skills
speaking skills probably
affected...
Language
ability
Motor
ability
when getting AAC you must
evaluate... Cognitive ability - Memory,
Planning Motivation - client's
as well as his "listeners" Need
for social life and/or job
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
\VERIFIED 100% \GRADED A+ MIDTERM FINAL
EXAM 2026
AAC is augmentative when it SUPPLEMENTS existing speech
AAC is alternative when it SUBSTITUTES for absent or nonfunctional speech
computerized devices with a synthesized voice so it can
High Tech consists of...
generate any message such as a speech generated
device
Mid tech consists of... electronic devices with a limited number of pre-recorded
messages
Low tech consists of a battery or cord but no voice capability, may light up
Connected to AAC device to allow individual to operate.
An AAC Switch is This can be used by individuals
with limited mobility impairments.
- Communicate self care needs
- Communicate emotional status
Goals of AAC - Engage in social communicative interaction with
familiar communication partners (friends and family)
- Carry out communicative interactions in the community
• Initial interview
• Needs assessment
• Individual strengths and limitations
• Access methods
• Feature match
Systematic Selection process
includes • Trial mock-up
• Final system analysis
• Purchase
• Follow-up
1. demographics
2. background info
in an initial interview you
3. caregiver interview
should obtain..
4. client observation
, 1. cognition
2. language
Assessment data includes...
3. motor
4. sensory
- client and caregivers
- SLP
- medical staff
Examples of a clients team
- OT and PT
members
- Neuro
- Audiology
• Include a clinical assessment
- Formal and/or informal
- Discussing and describing the severity of cognitive impairment,
Assessment Data: Cognition if present
- If no impairment is present or suspected, state such
- Where available, include a statement from the
neurologist, pediatrician, primary care physician
(PCP), etc.
• This may include results from subtests, standardized tests, or
informal specifics
- Yes/no reliability
- Following directions
- Comprehending conversation
Assessment Data: Language - Ability to recognize and comprehend symbols (e.g.,
objects, photos, line drawings, written words)
- As appropriate, address, discuss, and/or describe the
individual's ability to: Locate target messages by
searching or navigating through multiple displays,
Associate,
categorize, and sequence symbols, and Combine
symbols (e.g., single words/pictures) to generate
language
, - Describe the individual's visual skills
- Consider the communication partner
- Provide subjective assessment based on the individual using an
actual device
Assessment Data: Sensory
- Describe the individual's auditory skills
- Consider communication partner
- Provide a subjective assessment based on interaction
with the individual using a device
- assessment
What does bottom line include - data collection
- writtenreport
-Aphasia
-Alzheimer's disease
-Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Common acquired conditions
-Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
-Parkinson's disease
-Multiple sclerosis
-Increased knowledge about AAC
-Improved technology
-Increased use of technology by the general public
Why has AAC use Increased?
-Increased availability
-Increased popularity
-Increased life expectancy
AAC use will increase (restore quality of life
or improve) what...
- focus' on social needs
how is aac different for adults?
- striving for independence
Whatever caused the loss of other skills
speaking skills probably
affected...
Language
ability
Motor
ability
when getting AAC you must
evaluate... Cognitive ability - Memory,
Planning Motivation - client's
as well as his "listeners" Need
for social life and/or job
