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WorksheetsAAC- Praxis Practice
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 3600secs
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that hospitals provide which of the following?
There must be 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 (FAPE).
Students in public schools should initially be seen through RTI.
Which one is NOT a common scanning pattern?
Linear
Eye gaze
Circular
Top-Bottom
Which of the following is an appropriate standardized assessment to determine an appropriate AAC system?
Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals
Preschool Language Scales
Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Evaluation
There are currently no standardized assessment batteries in AAC
Which of the following are considered low-tech tools for augmentative communication?:
iPad with communication applications
A button pressed to initiate a single, preprogrammed spoken message.
printed out pictures for making choices or as a visual schedule.
Mac Laptop with text-to-speech capabilities.
What is a feature matching in augmentative and alternative communication?
matching the skills and needs of the person with communication needs with the features of various AAC systems
matching specific vocabulary needs to an individual and making them easily accessible
featuring specific people and phrases within a communication system to support individuals with cognitive decline
selecting the appropriate communication device based on the SLPs familiarity with devices
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
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
An SLP would consider trialing eye-gaze technology to establish access to a communication system for a client that:
has two or three viable sites for switch access
can't use any switches or any other means of access
is a direct selector using their right index finger
is legally blind in both eyes but has good audition
Which of the following conditions might require permanent AAC usage?
intubation following surgery
prescription of voice rest
total glossectomy
severe laryngitis
What are manual signs considered?
unaided communication
aided communication
temporary AAC
permanent AAC
Using a speech-generating device:
is no longer stigmatizing
may delay oral speech and language development
is covered by insurance when recommended by a physician
may promote increased verbal communication
Which of the following describes a static display?
When a screen changes following input.
When a screen does not change when touched.
When a device does not move location.
When a device is considered high-tech.
Which type of symbol does NOT resemble the referent?
opaque
translucent
transparent
real objects
Which of the following describes a communication device that does not have access to Wi-Fi and no other applications?
low-tech device
mid-tech device
dedicated device
nondedicated device
Which of the following is NOT considered unaided AAC?
gestures
manual signs
pantomime
pictures
Which of the following occurs in message co-construction?
the client is able to share basic content elements of the message, which the communication partner confirms and expands
the client is able to, when given additional time, create their messages independently
the communication partner interrupts and guesses at the client's meaning
the client pantomimes and uses gestures to communicate their message
Which of the following is an example of alternative access?
when a user uses their finger to directly touch their selection
when user uses eye gaze and looks at their selection
when a user uses linear scanning and the device highlights each item in a row individually when the row is selected
when a user uses natural speech to dictate what they wish to type
When is partner-assisted scanning used?
when the person who uses AAC cannot initiate the scan independently
when visual interaction with the device is not possible
when auditory interaction with the device is not possible
when the person who uses AAC uses direct selection
Which of the following professionals is unlikely to be involved in an assessment for AAC?
speech-language pathologist
vocational counselor
biomedical engineer
computer programmer
Which act mandated assistive technology centers in each state and territory?
Assistive Technology Act Amendments of 2004
Free Appropriate Public Education
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
