Literacy Flashcards
(15 cards)
Why do we support literacy for complex comms individuals?
Because it increases their opportunity to participate in society
What is the typical literacy pathway?
Emergent literacy»_space;> Conventional literacy
What are 3 ways to support literacy?
- dialogic reading techniques
- link language to their interests
- include print/sight words on AAC symbols
What are 3 intrinsic factors affecting literacy difficulties?
type of disability
degree of impairment
cognitive ability
linguistic ability
perceptual ability
What are 3 extrinsic factors affecting literacy difficulties?
access to AAC
AAC features
amount/quality of language/literacy experiences
expectations (parent, teacher, learner)
lack of research
How do we support vocab for preliterate consumers?
2 vocab sets (expression + development)
How do we support vocab for nonliterate consumers?
must use age-appt vocab (mum vs mummy)
How do we support AAC comms for literate consumers? x3
timing enhancement
message acceleration
fatigue reduction
What is an example of intervention using the Social interactionist model ?
Hanen ‘More than words’
What are key aspects of Early Intervention? x 4
Family centred + parent training
home / preschool / groups
strengths-based
play-based or routine-based
What is a key difference of the Social interactionist model?
the reward is the social communication
Feedback from comms partners is pivotal = intrinsic motivation
What is a key difference of the Behavioural model?
Response-contingent reinforcement.
Identify reinforcers (ask family, see what they spend time with/don’t like taken away). Find PECS symbol for item, add with velcro.
What is an example of intervention using the Behavioural model?
PECS: Picture Exchange Comms System
What does ABC stand for?
Antecedent, Behaviour, Consequence
What are Potential communicative acts ?
gestures
expressions
behaviours
