Week 1 AAC

What are the four main reasons for communicative interaction?

• Transferring information, establishing personal relationships, social etiquette, and demonstrating social closeness

• Communicating wants and needs, transferring information, communicating social closeness, and demonstrating social etiquette

• Transferring information, establishing personal relationships, communicating wants and needs, and demonstrating social etiquette

• Establishing personal relationships, transferring information, communicating wants and needs, and demonstrating social closeness

What is the purpose of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)?

• To study and compensate for impairments in speech-language production and comprehension

• To regulate the behavior of others and achieve personal goals

• To establish and maintain personal relationships with others

• To demonstrate social etiquette and transfer information to others

Which of the following is an example of unaided AAC?

• Speech-generating devices

• Communication boards

• Gestures

• Photographs

What is the difference between dedicated and non-dedicated AAC devices?

• Dedicated devices are used for communication, while non-dedicated devices have additional functions

• Dedicated devices are low-tech, while non-dedicated devices are high-tech

• Dedicated devices are for temporary use, while non-dedicated devices are permanent

• Dedicated devices are used for written communication, while non-dedicated devices are for spoken communication

Which type of communicator has difficulty speaking, using symbols, and responding to conversational input?

• Beginning communicator

• Emerging communicator

• Contextual communicator

• Transitional communicator

What is the role of a speech-language pathologist (SLP) in AAC?

• To provide counseling and support to AAC users and their families

• To generate assessment reports and intervention plans for funding

• To serve as a liaison between insurance companies and AAC providers

• To refer clients to other relevant professionals for AAC support

• All of the above

Which type of communicator can indicate basic needs and is aware of daily routines and schedules?

• Beginning communicator

• Emerging communicator

• Contextual communicator

• Transitional communicator

What is an example of a low-light tech AAC option?

• Speech-generating device

• Communication board

• Photograph

• Writing

Which type of communicator can gesture, draw, or speak to start an interaction?

• Beginning communicator

• Emerging communicator

• Contextual communicator

• Transitional communicator

What is the purpose of temporary AAC?

• To assist individuals with developmental disabilities

• To compensate for impairments in speech-language production

• To provide communication support during a temporary period

• To establish and maintain personal relationships