AAC Systems: Selection Control, Symbols, and Communication Methods,
Exams of Science education
Augmentative and alternative communication - ANSWERAn area of clinical
practice that addresses the needs of individuals with significant and complex
communication disorders characterized by impairments in speech-language
production and/or comprehension, including spoken and written modes of
communication
AAC techniques and tools - ANSWERPicture communication boards
Line drawings
Speech-generating devices (SGDs)
Tangible objects
Manual signs
Gestures
Finger spelling
***helps the individual express thoughts, wants and needs, feelings, and
ideas.
,When is AAC AUGMENTATIVE? - ANSWERWhen used to supplement existing
speech
When is AAC ALTERNATIVE? - ANSWERWhen used in place of speech that is
absent or not functional
Definition: system - ANSWERAn integrated group of components, including
the symbols, aids, strategies, and techniques used by individuals to enhance
communication
Critical elements of all AAC interventions - ANSWERSymbol
Aid
Technique
Strategy
Symbol - ANSWERSomething that stands for or represents something else.
Used in AAC to represent objects, actions, concepts, and emotions.
They can include
drawings, photographs, objects, facial expressions, gestures, auditory
symbols (e.g., spoken words), or orthography (i.e., alphabet-based symbols).
Aid - ANSWERA device, either electronic or non-electronic, that is used to
transmit or receive messages.
,The terms "aid" and "device" are used interchangeably
Strategy - ANSWERA process or plan of action used to improve or accelerate
performance.
The ways in which symbols can be conveyed most effectively and efficiently.
AAC strategies include - ANSWER- Topic setting (topic pages: groups words
together)
- word/letter prediction (cell phones)
- location of vocabulary for efficient access (organize based on need of client)
- 1 shot message communication aids
** ways that we can help people be more efficient when selecting symbols
Technique - ANSWERThe various ways in which messages can be transmitted.
Two primary methods of ways in which messages can be transmitted
(technique): - ANSWER1) Indirect selection (scanning): goes across all
rows/columns on AAC, very laborious and time consuming, individuals with
motor impairments
2) Direct selection: ability to select symbols without extra steps
Who might benefit from AAC intervention? - ANSWERIndividuals with:
severe cognitive/intellectual disability
autism
stroke
, TBI
ALS
Parkinson's
cerebral palsy
injuries requiring tracheostomy muscular dystrophy
multiple sclerosis
Approximately 1.3% of people (or roughly 4 million Americans) are unable to
reliably communicate using natural speech to accomplish daily
communication needs. - ANSWER
60.3% of SLPs served clients with AAC (mean number served was 5.3) -
ANSWER
Purposes of communication interactions: - ANSWERExpression of wants and
needs
Information transfer (sharing about their day, tell stories)
Social closeness
Social etiquette
Modes of communication:
Vocal/verbal - ANSWERUse of respiratory, laryngeal and
articulatory/resonatory systems to produce messages
Modes of communication:
Exams of Science education
Augmentative and alternative communication - ANSWERAn area of clinical
practice that addresses the needs of individuals with significant and complex
communication disorders characterized by impairments in speech-language
production and/or comprehension, including spoken and written modes of
communication
AAC techniques and tools - ANSWERPicture communication boards
Line drawings
Speech-generating devices (SGDs)
Tangible objects
Manual signs
Gestures
Finger spelling
***helps the individual express thoughts, wants and needs, feelings, and
ideas.
,When is AAC AUGMENTATIVE? - ANSWERWhen used to supplement existing
speech
When is AAC ALTERNATIVE? - ANSWERWhen used in place of speech that is
absent or not functional
Definition: system - ANSWERAn integrated group of components, including
the symbols, aids, strategies, and techniques used by individuals to enhance
communication
Critical elements of all AAC interventions - ANSWERSymbol
Aid
Technique
Strategy
Symbol - ANSWERSomething that stands for or represents something else.
Used in AAC to represent objects, actions, concepts, and emotions.
They can include
drawings, photographs, objects, facial expressions, gestures, auditory
symbols (e.g., spoken words), or orthography (i.e., alphabet-based symbols).
Aid - ANSWERA device, either electronic or non-electronic, that is used to
transmit or receive messages.
,The terms "aid" and "device" are used interchangeably
Strategy - ANSWERA process or plan of action used to improve or accelerate
performance.
The ways in which symbols can be conveyed most effectively and efficiently.
AAC strategies include - ANSWER- Topic setting (topic pages: groups words
together)
- word/letter prediction (cell phones)
- location of vocabulary for efficient access (organize based on need of client)
- 1 shot message communication aids
** ways that we can help people be more efficient when selecting symbols
Technique - ANSWERThe various ways in which messages can be transmitted.
Two primary methods of ways in which messages can be transmitted
(technique): - ANSWER1) Indirect selection (scanning): goes across all
rows/columns on AAC, very laborious and time consuming, individuals with
motor impairments
2) Direct selection: ability to select symbols without extra steps
Who might benefit from AAC intervention? - ANSWERIndividuals with:
severe cognitive/intellectual disability
autism
stroke
, TBI
ALS
Parkinson's
cerebral palsy
injuries requiring tracheostomy muscular dystrophy
multiple sclerosis
Approximately 1.3% of people (or roughly 4 million Americans) are unable to
reliably communicate using natural speech to accomplish daily
communication needs. - ANSWER
60.3% of SLPs served clients with AAC (mean number served was 5.3) -
ANSWER
Purposes of communication interactions: - ANSWERExpression of wants and
needs
Information transfer (sharing about their day, tell stories)
Social closeness
Social etiquette
Modes of communication:
Vocal/verbal - ANSWERUse of respiratory, laryngeal and
articulatory/resonatory systems to produce messages
Modes of communication:
