chap 1 Flashcards
What does AAC stand for?
Alternative and Augmentative Communication
What does AAC help with?
All the ways we share our ideas/feelings without using the oral language.
True or False: Everyone uses AAC.
True
What are some examples of AAC?
- Writing in a notebook
- Using gestures and mimics
- Sign language
- Computers speaking for people when pictures/buttons are pressed
When is AAC used?
For individuals with significant and complex communication disorders
What are the two types of AAC usage?
- Augmentative: supplements existing speech
- Alternative: used in place of speech
Fill in the blank: AAC can be the ______ for communication development for some individuals.
trigger
Who can benefit from AAC?
Anyone with severe expressive language difficulties or conditions impacting verbal language
List some congenital disabilities that may require AAC.
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Cerebral palsy
- Developmental disabilities
- Intellectual disability
- Developmental apraxia of speech
- Genetic disorders
List some acquired disabilities that may require AAC.
- Cerebrovascular accidents
- Traumatic or acquired brain injuries
- Neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., ALS)
- Disability following surgeries (e.g., glossectomy)
- Temporary conditions (e.g., intubation)
What is an AAC system & what is it used for?
An integrated group of elements used to enhance communication
What elements are considered in an AAC system?
- Different forms of AAC (aided or unaided)
- Symbols
- Selection techniques
- Strategies
What should be considered when designing an AAC system?
The individual’s strengths and needs
True or False: An individual may use several modalities or many systems of AAC together.
True
Why might an individual use multiple AAC systems?
Change in context, audience, and communicative intent
What is a key feature of a well-designed AAC system?
It is flexible and adaptable
What do Beukelman & Mirenda (2013) say about a well-designed AAC system?
It maximizes the individual’s abilities to communicate effectively and efficiently across environments and with a variety of communication partners.
