chap 10 Flashcards
(17 cards)
What is the primary goal of AAC intervention?
To maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of communication for individuals with complex communication needs (CCNs).
What are the focus areas of AAC intervention?
- Functional communication
- Language and literacy skills
- Speech production and comprehension
- Social communication and behavior
What are the 4 communicative purposes AAC interventions aim to support?
- Expressing needs/desires
- Developing social intimacy
- Exchanging information
- Following social etiquette
Why should intervention occur in natural environments?
To promote generalization of communication skills.
What is the benefit of using multiple modalities in AAC intervention?
It allows users to adapt based on environment, listener, and message purpose (not just aided or unaided).
What is Communication Partner Training?
Training communication partners to support AAC use effectively by developing active listening, increasing wait time, and learning device operations.
What are some common issues with untrained AAC communication partners?
- Dominating conversations
- Asking only yes/no questions
- Ignoring attempts at communication
What are key strategies in Communication Partner Training?
- Use augmented input
- Allow wait time
- Understand tech features
- Use visual/environmental cues
What factors influence the choice of AAC intervention?
- Communication needs
- Severity of condition
- Co-occurring diagnoses
- Cultural/linguistic values
What is Augmented Input (also called “Natural Aided Language”)?
A receptive language strategy where spoken words are paired with AAC symbols to model language.
Who benefits from Augmented Input strategies?
- Young AAC users
- Individuals with severe cognitive or mental disabilities
What is the Core Vocabulary Approach?
Teaching a base set of common, flexible words used across many settings, then adding fringe words based on user needs.
Why is word placement consistency important in Core Vocabulary Approach?
It reduces memory and motor planning demands for AAC users.
What is Facilitated Communication, and what is the warning about it?
It involves a facilitator physically guiding the user, but research shows the messages often reflect the facilitator, not the user—it is discredited.
What is Functional Communication Training (FCT)?
Teaching essential skills (e.g., requesting, protesting) to reduce challenging behavior and support independence.
What is LAMP (Language Acquisition through Motor Planning)?
A method using motor planning + auditory feedback on AAC devices to develop language.
What are core LAMP principles?
- Readiness to learn
- Joint attention
- Consistent motor patterns
- Use of individual words
- Auditory feedback
- Natural consequences
