AAC and Aphasia Quiz

Who is considered an "emerging AAC communicator"?

• Using a sophisticated AAC device with full access to a broad vocabulary and complex sentence structures.

• Someone just beginning to use AAC strategies that relies on simple symbols or gestures to communicate basic needs.

• Someone who has mastered the use of an AAC device and can independently generate messages without support.

• Someone who communicates exclusively through verbal speech with minimal support needed.

Which intervention strategy is most appropriate for an AAC user with aphasia who is identified as a specific-need communicator?

• Implementing a comprehensive AAC system with a wide range of vocabulary to address all possible communication needs.

• Focusing on a tailored AAC system that includes specific vocabulary and symbols related to the user’s immediate and essential communication needs.

• Encouraging the use of only traditional speech therapy without integrating any AAC tools or strategies.

• Using generic communication boards without customization to address the user's unique needs and preferences.

What is an effective intervention strategy for AAC users with aphasia who primarily use stored messages for communication?

• Reducing the number of stored messages to simplify the system, regardless of the user’s communication needs.

• Customizing and expanding the stored message repertoire to include frequently used phrases, personal preferences, and context-specific content to enhance communication efficiency.

• Removing stored messages entirely and relying only on manual communication methods to encourage verbal speech.

• Using a generic set of stored messages without personalization to address the user’s unique needs and contexts.

True or False: The PACE (Promoting Aphasics' Communicative Effectiveness) procedure is an appropriate assessment tool for evaluating the communication abilities of AAC users with aphasia, as it focuses on the effectiveness of spontaneous communication and message delivery.

• True

• False

What is the primary difference between partner-dependent and independent AAC users with aphasia?

• PD users rely on partners to facilitate using AAC, while independent users can operate and use their AAC device autonomously.

• Partner-dependent users can independently choose and use vocabulary from their AAC device, whereas partner-independent users need their partners to select vocabulary for them.

• Independent users require their communication partners to provide all the vocabulary choices, while partner-dependent users use the AAC device without any assistance.

• Independent users rely on their communication partners to interpret their messages, whereas partner-dependent users do not need any partner assistance.