Deck 15: Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Question 1

Preassessment for AAC usage should include both an assessment of the _______________ and assessment of the ___________________.

Answer 1

(environment/ potential AAC user)

Question 2

What should be assessed prior to the implementation of an AAC system? What is the purpose of this assessment?

Answer 2

Not Answer

Question 3

Researchers have found that, when AAC systems are introduced, the social acceptance of individuals with disabilities decreases.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

_____________ involves making a selection from preselected choices.

Question 5

Augmentative and alternative communication systems consist of three components:
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________

Question 6

American Sign Language (ASL) is an example of an unaided communication technique.

Question 7

The two basic kinds of AAC devices are ________ and _____________.

Question 8

There is evidence that a combination of gestural and voice-output communication systems may be best for most persons.

Question 9

In general, symbols that are more iconic are easier to learn.

Question 10

Place the following in order of "guessability" from most easily guessed (1) to least easily guessed (3):
_____ Blissymbols
_____ color photos
_____ black and white drawings

Question 11

Blissymbols are an example of a:

A) communicative device.
B) assessment procedure.
C) sign language.
D) representational system.

Question 12

The best strategy for selection of vocabulary to be included in an AAC user's system is to:

A) select vocabulary that the teacher identifies as important.
B) select vocabulary that is needed in the environments in which the user will function.
C) select vocabulary from word lists developed for people with intellectual disabilities.
D) select vocabulary from the first 50 word developmental data.

Question 13

Most researchers have concluded that potential AAC users must reach at least Stage V on Piaget's hierarchy of cognitive development in order to benefit from an AAC system.

Question 14

_______________ refers to the ease or difficulty of learning a particular symbol set.

Question 15

Which of the following statements best represents current thinking regarding the issue of prerequisites to AAC usage?

A) It is important to assess skills such as language and cognitive abilities in order to develop an individual's AAC system.
B) Individuals who can not move their arms can not benefit from AAC systems.
C) Individuals must have exhibited some spoken language in order to be candidates for AAC systems.
D) Children who have not yet reached stage V of Piaget's levels of cognitive development can not benefit from the use of AAC systems.

Question 16

The best conclusion regarding the use of augmentative communication is:

A) spoken language use usually decreases after implementation.
B) it always requires a lot of money to use.
C) enhancing communication skills is often the biggest challenge.
D) once you find the right device the problem is solved.

Question 17

Give three suggestions for improving the communication skills of AAC users and their conversational partners that are based on the research on this issue.

Question 18

The five steps in planning an augmentative and alternative communication system include:
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________

Question 19

How can teachers help students who use AAC system enhance their literacy skills? Consider the classroom curriculum, activities, and accommodations that would benefit AAC users.