AAC

Which of the following are considered low-tech tools for augmentative & alternative communication?

• iPad with communication apps

• A button pressed to initiate a single, pre-programmed spoken message

• Printed out pictures for making choices or as a visual schedule

• Mac laptop with text-to-speech capabilities

Which of the following is an example of a visual scene display?

• Two separate pictures presented, one of an orange and one of an apple

• A visual schedule of five different pictures of activities that will occur throughout the day

• A photograph of two kids actively engaged in playing soccer and their puppy is nipping at their feet

• A grid-based communication application using pictures/photographs to help an individual communicate

What are gestures considered?

• Unaided communication

• Aided communication

• Temporary AAC

• Permanent AAC

Which of the following is NOT considered unaided AAC?

• Gestures

• Manual signs

• Pantomime

• Pictures

Which of the following is a knowledge barrier for a family or individual needing AAC?

• When the individual does not yet have a device due to funding

• When the individual has a device but does not know how to use it

• When the individual is not allowed to use the device outside of a hospital

• When the individual has a device but thinks the device will stop their child from learning to speak

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that hospitals provide which of the following?

• There must be an effective means of communication for patients, family members, and hospital visitors

• Assistive technology centers must be present in each state

• Every child must have access to free and appropriate public education

• Students in public schools should initially be seen through RtI

A patient was recently admitted to an acute rehab hospital. The physician has request a referral for speech-language pathology, for reasons of "communicative difficulties." After the SLP performs an evaluation, it is determined that only temporary use of AAC will be required. Which condition is the patient MOST LIKELY experiencing?

• intubation-induced vocal fold edema

• severe Broca's aphasia

• total glossectomy

• amyotrophic lateral sclerosis