What does AAC stand for?

• Audiological and Aided Communication

• Assistive and Alternative Communication

• Aided and Alternative Communication

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Which of the following is NOT Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC).

• gestures, sign language

• traditional speech

• speech generating device

• visuals, pictures

An AAC device will prevent a child from speaking verbally.

• True, They will not develop anymore language, expressively.

• True, They will now rely only on the device to communicate.

• False, Studies report AAC devices may increase verbal speech.

• False, children will only interact with other AAC users, though.

Pressing a lot of buttons on their speech generating device ...

• is a way of learning

• is annoying to others

• indicates the student is not interested in communicating properly

• is the student tell you they are overwhelmed

Some benefits of AAC are...

• Promotes independence

• Reduces Frustration

• Expands communication including social interactions

• All of the above

AAC is only for non-speaking individuals

• True

• False

Aided AAC is...

• Speech Generation Device

• Sign Language

• Pen and Paper

• Facial Expressions

• All of the above

You have to be at least 2 years old to begin using AAC

• True

• False

Aided AAC users should have access to their "voice" (core board, iPad, etc.) at school in which of the following settings...

• Specials

• Lunch and Recess

• Morning Meeting

• Academic Blocks

• All of the above

If a child has an AAC device and responds to a question with a gesture, they DO NOT have to repeat it using their device

• True

• False