Theory & Models Flashcards
(15 cards)
What 4 points of the Communication Needs Model (Light, 1988)?
- Communicate needs / wants
- Information transfer
- Socialisation / closeness
- Social etiquette
What is the goal of AAC?
Enable efficient and effective interactions, promote participation
What are the 4 Competencies of AAC (Light, 1989)?
- Linguistic Competence
- Operational Competence
- Social Competence
- Strategic Competence
Define Linguistic Competence
use and understanding of native language & linguistic codes
Define Operational Competence
ability to use the tech
Define Social Competence
ability to engage socially (linguistic or relational)
Define Strategic Competence
use & move between different modes of comms to express self in best possible way
What are the 4 phases of AAC Assessment?
Phase 1: Referral for AAC assessment
Phase 2: Initial assessment and intervention for today (e.g. keyword sign)
Phase 3: Detailed assessment for tomorrow
Phase 4: Follow up assessment for future
What are 4 Intervention Models (Watts Pappas & McLeod)
- Therapist-Centred
- Parent as Therapist Aide
- Family Centred (Family = client)
- Family Friendly – parents supported to be involved but therapist decides
What are the 2 types of AAC
Aided
Unaided
What are 3 types of Unaided AAC?
signing
point
gesture
expression
body language
What are 2 types of Aided AAC? + examples
Hi tech: speech generating devices SGDs
Low tech: comms books/boards, visual schedules
What factors do we consider when deciding AAC?
- client + family prefereences
- social engagements, sexuality
- physical health/wellbeing/safety
- employment/education
- access/opportunity barriers
- culture/spirituality
- support network
- quality of life
- interests
What are the 4 theoretical underpinnings of practice for Complex Comms?
Needs & Capabilities (Light, 1988)
Comms Competencies (Light, 1989)
ICF (WHO)
Participation Model (Beukelman & Mirenda)
What is relationship between AAC and speech?
AAC will not reduce a child’s speech. Research shows it will improve comms.
