chap 9 Flashcards
(16 cards)
What four competencies should AAC assessment address?
Lingusitic , Operational , Social , and Strategic Competence
What are examples of operational competence skills in AAC users?
- Switching b/w pages
- Using speech functions
- Programming the device
- Managing voice settings ( on/off/mute )
What is social competence in AAC assessment ?
- Understanding and using social rules in communication
- Performing communicative functions ( e.g., objecting , asking questions , rejecting , explaining)
- Initiating , maintaining , and ending interactions
Are social competence skills context-independent ?
yes , they are context-dependent and should be evaluated for both effectiveness and appropriateness
What are strategic competence strategies in AAC?
- Using compensatory methods when AAC falls short ( e.g. , ‘’ Ask me a Yes/No question ‘’ )
- Pre-recorded messages
- Having low-tech backup systems
Why is muting the device considered a strategic skill?
It helps the user adapt communication to specific contexts , such as quiet environments ( w.g., libraries )
What questions should be asked during AAC assessment for acquired disorders ?
- What has changed in the person’s life ?
- How is their participation in life affected ?
What is crucial when working with individuals with acquired disorders ?
- Understand the communication disorder and the illness
- Include communication partners in assessment aand intervention
- Rememer written communication may be just as vital as speech
Name 5 disorders affecting physical communication ability
- ALS ( Amyotrophic lateral Sclerosis )
- MS ( Multiple Sclerosis )
- PD ( Parkinson’s Disease )
- GBS ( Guillain-Barré Sydrome )
- Brainstem Stroke
What disorders are related to acquired language/communication deficits?
Aphasia and Apraxia
What should a comprehensive assessment for Aphasia/Apraxia include?
All modalities: speech, gestures, signs, writing, and picture symbols
What are the levels of AAC user support?
- Independent AAC communicator
- Partner-dependent AAC communicator
- Emerging communicator
- Contextual choice user
- Transitional user
What is important about reassessing AAC users?
Assessment should be ongoing and repeated as the person recovers or progresses.
What are key points for AAC and degenerative disorders (e.g., dementia, PPA)?
- Communication skills decline progressively
- Early, mid, late stage interventions needed
- Low-tech supports often useful
- Strong focus on training communication partners
What is the AAC goal for patients with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?
To support participation in rehab and short-term communication needs using various AAC tools.
What tool helps assess functional communication levels in TBI?
Rancho Cognitive Scale
