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Effective communication is multimodal. - correct answer ✔✔True
When individuals are unable to meet their daily communication needs through their current
method(s) of communication, this is known as which of the following? - correct answer
✔✔complex communication needs
Devices that provide a direct link between an individual and a computer device through brain
activity alone, without requiring any overt movement or behavior are considered to be which of
the following? - correct answer ✔✔(All of the above)
High technology systems
Brain-computer interfaces
Useful in reducing or eliminating some physical barriers to successful AAC intervention for
individuals with severe speech and physical impairments
The ways in which symbols are effectively and efficiently conveyed is known as strategy - correct
answer ✔✔True
Describe at least two important factors or considerations that should be evaluated during an
AAC assessment - correct answer ✔✔One important factor that should be evaluated during an
AAC assessment is the subject's language and literacy levels. Their ability to comprehend and
understand written word are very important. Another factor to be evaluated is the subject's
vision and hearing acuity. These components are vital in every day life and are therefore
important for the assessment
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding providing access to communication for
persons with complex communication needs? - correct answer ✔✔the emphasis should be on
the person's disorder
, The assessment process for AAC should employ a transdisciplinary team approach - correct
answer ✔✔True
The type of assistive device that is used to send or receive messages is referred to as which of
the following? - correct answer ✔✔Aid
Gesture or Sign Language are a form of which of the following symbols? - correct answer
✔✔Manual symbol
According to the lecture, AAC has a negative effect on the production of speech - correct answer
✔✔False
Manual boards are considered to be which type of AAC system? - correct answer ✔✔No
technology system
A child with cerebral palsy uses her head to depress a switch allowing for rows of symbols to be
scanned in order to communicate her wants and needs. Which of the following techniques is
she using? - correct answer ✔✔scanning with single or dual switches
Which of the following disorders can result in complex communication needs? - correct answer
✔✔(All of the above)
cerebral palsy
traumatic brain injury
stroke
Behaving ethically always feels good - correct answer ✔✔False
Under scope of practice, a healthcare practitioner is able to do procedures, actions and
processes outside of their professional license. - correct answer ✔✔False
Effective communication is multimodal. - correct answer ✔✔True
When individuals are unable to meet their daily communication needs through their current
method(s) of communication, this is known as which of the following? - correct answer
✔✔complex communication needs
Devices that provide a direct link between an individual and a computer device through brain
activity alone, without requiring any overt movement or behavior are considered to be which of
the following? - correct answer ✔✔(All of the above)
High technology systems
Brain-computer interfaces
Useful in reducing or eliminating some physical barriers to successful AAC intervention for
individuals with severe speech and physical impairments
The ways in which symbols are effectively and efficiently conveyed is known as strategy - correct
answer ✔✔True
Describe at least two important factors or considerations that should be evaluated during an
AAC assessment - correct answer ✔✔One important factor that should be evaluated during an
AAC assessment is the subject's language and literacy levels. Their ability to comprehend and
understand written word are very important. Another factor to be evaluated is the subject's
vision and hearing acuity. These components are vital in every day life and are therefore
important for the assessment
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding providing access to communication for
persons with complex communication needs? - correct answer ✔✔the emphasis should be on
the person's disorder
, The assessment process for AAC should employ a transdisciplinary team approach - correct
answer ✔✔True
The type of assistive device that is used to send or receive messages is referred to as which of
the following? - correct answer ✔✔Aid
Gesture or Sign Language are a form of which of the following symbols? - correct answer
✔✔Manual symbol
According to the lecture, AAC has a negative effect on the production of speech - correct answer
✔✔False
Manual boards are considered to be which type of AAC system? - correct answer ✔✔No
technology system
A child with cerebral palsy uses her head to depress a switch allowing for rows of symbols to be
scanned in order to communicate her wants and needs. Which of the following techniques is
she using? - correct answer ✔✔scanning with single or dual switches
Which of the following disorders can result in complex communication needs? - correct answer
✔✔(All of the above)
cerebral palsy
traumatic brain injury
stroke
Behaving ethically always feels good - correct answer ✔✔False
Under scope of practice, a healthcare practitioner is able to do procedures, actions and
processes outside of their professional license. - correct answer ✔✔False
