AAC Test 1 UTD with verified solutions
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What are the 4 components of AAC?
symbols (symbol set), aids (the device, communication board, chart, etc.), strategies (efficient
ways to bypass operational limitations, like word prediction), techniques (how are you using it?
directly selecting items with a finger, toe, or eyes, or selecting items that are scanned)
What are the components of communication competence?
LOSS Linguistic, Operational, Strategic, and Social
Explain the Component of Communication Competence Linguistic Competence
understand the language of your system, receptive and expressive language skills, learning
symbols that represent vocabulary, learning the language of home and community
Explain the Component of Communication Competence Operational Competence
physically able to operate the device (turn on/off, back space, clear, volume control), keep up to
date, modify, and adjust, training facilitators and helpers, techniques
Explain the Component of Communication Competence Strategic Competence
, employing strategies for effective communication within restrictions, compensate for limitations
by explaining, self-advocating, repairing, (Wait, I'm typing. Don't move on without me. Please
be patient)
Explain the Component of Communication Competence Social Competence
socially use the language of the device, maybe multi-modal, terminate, maintain, initiate
interactions, give and take turns, participation and expression.
Noted issues in the components of communication competence can be incorporated into __.
goals
What is the participation model?
a theoretical framework that provides a systematic process for conducting AAC assessments and
designing interventions based on the functional requirements for participation in life activities.
What is a participation pattern?
this is a part of the participation model. The ways an individual is engaging in an activity vs. their
same age peers. What is required for full participation and what is important to them?
What are the two kinds of barriers that AAC users encounter?
A+ updated
What are the 4 components of AAC?
symbols (symbol set), aids (the device, communication board, chart, etc.), strategies (efficient
ways to bypass operational limitations, like word prediction), techniques (how are you using it?
directly selecting items with a finger, toe, or eyes, or selecting items that are scanned)
What are the components of communication competence?
LOSS Linguistic, Operational, Strategic, and Social
Explain the Component of Communication Competence Linguistic Competence
understand the language of your system, receptive and expressive language skills, learning
symbols that represent vocabulary, learning the language of home and community
Explain the Component of Communication Competence Operational Competence
physically able to operate the device (turn on/off, back space, clear, volume control), keep up to
date, modify, and adjust, training facilitators and helpers, techniques
Explain the Component of Communication Competence Strategic Competence
, employing strategies for effective communication within restrictions, compensate for limitations
by explaining, self-advocating, repairing, (Wait, I'm typing. Don't move on without me. Please
be patient)
Explain the Component of Communication Competence Social Competence
socially use the language of the device, maybe multi-modal, terminate, maintain, initiate
interactions, give and take turns, participation and expression.
Noted issues in the components of communication competence can be incorporated into __.
goals
What is the participation model?
a theoretical framework that provides a systematic process for conducting AAC assessments and
designing interventions based on the functional requirements for participation in life activities.
What is a participation pattern?
this is a part of the participation model. The ways an individual is engaging in an activity vs. their
same age peers. What is required for full participation and what is important to them?
What are the two kinds of barriers that AAC users encounter?
