Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

What does Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) include?

• Only verbal communication

• All forms of communication besides speaking

• Only written communication

• Only sign language

Which is an example of a Speech Generating Device?

• A book

• A talking computer

• A pen

• A whiteboard

What is Hi Tech AAC?

• Types of AAC that do not require technology

• Types of AAC that require technology

• Types of AAC that only use sign language

• Types of AAC that only use written communication

What is low-tech AAC?

• Types of AAC that require technology

• Types of AAC that do not require technology

• Types of AAC that only use spoken language

• Types of AAC that only use electronic devices

What is the definition of disability according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?

• A condition that facilitates a person to perform certain activities

• A condition of the body or mind that makes it difficult for a person to perform certain activities

• A condition that only affects physical abilities

• A condition that only affects mental abilities

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is the definition of speech?

• The use of written symbols to communicate

• The expression of ideas and thoughts through vocal sounds

• The use of gestures to communicate

• The use of electronic devices to communicate

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What is the definition of language?

• A communication system that uses only spoken words

• A communication system that uses only written symbols

• A communication system that uses spoken words, sign language, or written symbols

• A communication system that uses only sign language

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is Assistive Technology?

• Any item used to decrease the abilities of people with disabilities

• Any item used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional abilities of people with disabilities

• Any item used to replace the abilities of people with disabilities

• Any item used to diagnose disabilities

What is non-verbal communication?

• Transfer of information using only spoken language

• Transfer of information using only written language

• Transfer of information without the use of words or spoken language

• Transfer of information using only electronic devices

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What are symbols?

• An image or element that represents something else

• An image or element that only represents written language

• An image or element that only represents spoken language

• An image or element that only represents sign language

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5