AAC EXAM 1

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augmentative

used to supplement existing speech

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alternative

used in place of speech that is absent or not functional

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Example of Alternative

Alternative might be used for someone who has cerebral palsy and may not be able to use speech or someone who has a motor speech disorder and cannot use verbal speech

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example of Augmentative

Augmentative may be used for someone who has autism and has some speech

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residual speech or vocalization, gestures, signs, and aided communication

AAC interventions should utilize the individual’s full communication capabilities that include the use of

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  • motor ability

  • pre-literate, non-literate, literate

  • aided, unaided

How can AAC vary in different settings?

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Assistive technology

any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve capabilities of a child with a disability

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AAC

An area of clinical practice that attempt to compensate (either temporarily or permanently) for the impairment and disability patterns of individuals with severe expressive communication disorders

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Aided

this is typically used with adults with receptive language impairments due to aphasia. a technique used by a partner to enhance auditory comprehension by the AAC user. the speaking partner uses writing and drawing to supplement the words they are speaking so that the AAC user can better understand.

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Unaided

methods of communication that require nothing external to the body to represent meaning

ex. ASL, body language

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static displays

provides fixed set of symbols which are mechanically affixed to underlying layer of plastic or paper materials

<p>provides fixed set of symbols which are mechanically affixed to underlying layer of plastic or paper materials</p>
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dynamic displays

offer a large selection and display of language and vocabulary, with motor complexity

<p>offer a large selection and display of language and vocabulary, with motor complexity</p>
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pre-literate

Vocab to develop language, guided by typical developmental norms, room for growth

  • ASD, Down syndrome have similar pattern of vocabulary development but at different rates when compared to typically developing peer

  • Words they do not yet know that are/will be targeted during meaningful daily experiences

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literate

Can read and spell, have greater variety of message \n preparation options, can form messages letter by letter or word by word and retrieve the messages with appropriate AAC support, can communicate ANYTHING they want via spelling but can benefit from access to some messages

  • AAC teams prepare 3 different types of \n messages for quick retrieval:

    • Timing enhancement

    • Message acceleration

    • Fatigue reduction

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non-literate

Unable to spell well enough to formulate their messages on a letter-by-letter basis, not expected to regain or develop this, typically include individuals with substantial language and cognitive limitations due to developmental or acquired disabilities \n (Most are unable to read to)

  • Vocab selection aims to meet their daily, ongoing, functional communication needs in a variety of environments

  • Almost always chose vocab from a FUNCTIONAL vs. developmental perspective

  • Main emphasis is building FUNCTIONAL communication across contexts rather than increasing the use of complex syntactic forms

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Low tech (no-tech)

little to no electronic technology to promote communication.

ex. communication/core boards, PECS, communication books

<p>little to no electronic technology to promote communication.</p><p>ex. communication/core boards, PECS, communication books</p>
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Mid tech

  • more manual

  • has voice output

  • has levels, and twist-dial to change levels

  • has sheets you have to change for each level

ex. Go talk, switches with some ability to record a message, devices with paper overlays

<ul><li><p>more manual</p></li><li><p>has voice output</p></li><li><p>has levels, and twist-dial to change levels</p></li><li><p>has sheets you have to change for each level</p></li></ul><p>ex. Go talk, switches with some ability to record a message, devices with paper overlays</p>
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High tech

computers SGDs, including apps on tablet, dedicated SGDs with switches/eye gaze for selection

<p>computers SGDs, including apps on tablet, dedicated SGDs with switches/eye gaze for selection</p>
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Myth

Myth or fact: Children MUST have a certain amount of words before using AAC.

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Fact

Myth or fact: AAC does not inhibit speech development or recovery

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Myth

Myth or fact: AAC will replace speech

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Myth

Myth or fact: People who do not speak, do not understand typical language

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Myth

Myth or fact: Voice output systems are “better” than Low-tech

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5 purposes of communication

to inform, to express feelings, to imagine, to influence, and to meet social expectations

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Legal legislation with AAC

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Common diagnosis with AAC

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Presuming competence

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Core words

Function words: Messages and words that are frequently used by many individuals across many contexts

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Fringe words

A vocabulary specific or unique to the AAC user, activity or topic

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How is language represented with pre-literate individuals?

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How is language represented with literate individuals?

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How is language represented with non-literate individuals?

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message preparation: pre-literate

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message preparation: literate

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message preparation: non-literate

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word→word

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letter→letter

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phrase→phrase/ sentence→sentence

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Informants

Who do you gather information from?

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Spouse, parent, siblings, other family members, teachers, employers, co workers, peers, friends, AAC user themselves if they can

Who are informants?

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visual scene display

  • typically for developing children draw early language concepts

  • integrated scenes (photos)

  • meaningful and motivated events

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Grid display

Each concept is represented by a graphic symbo

  • Symbols arranges in rows and columns like a grid

  • Can be a few or lots of symbols

  • More commonly seen (things like snapcore, PRC devices, LAMP WFL)

  • Pre-stock vocabulary

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Grid displays advantages and disadvantages

Advantages:

  • Accommodate a wide range of vocabulary concepts

  • Support a wide range of communication outcomes for those with CCN:

    • Improve expressive communication by:

      • Initiating requests, commenting, expressive other communication functions

      • Support comprehension

      • Promote engagement

      • Reduce challenging behavior

  • Widely available

Disadvantages:

  • Present language concepts without context

    • Decontextualized

      • Can be challenging for those with CCN

      • Especially in early stages of language development or those with acquired conditions with significant limitations in language (severe aphasia, primary progressive aphasia)

  • The sequencing of symbols may be difficult for children to attach meaning to

  • Adults with Aphasia have difficulty if it has a \n large number of symbols with multiple “levels” that require multiple steps to navigate and access

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partial objects

shares features with the referent but aren’t identical, part of the object, but not entire object

ex. cheerios logo from the box vs. the entire box

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associated objects

not possible to use actual object

ex. a leash representing walking the dog

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tangible symbols

2/3D aided objects: permanent able to be manipulated highly iconic and can be discriminated by touch

ex. towel means bath

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  1. Access

    1. direct & indirect

  2. language

  3. display

  4. output

what are the 4 primary features of AAC?

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direct access

A person using direct access selects a desired item on a display, either by using a body part (e.g. finger or toe), an instrument (e.g. stylus) or adaptive technology for cursor control (e.g. head tracking, eye tracking, or adapted joystick)

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indirect access

A person using indirect access is typically an individual who cannot control the muscles necessary for direct access, and uses one or more switches to make selections with a scanning interface

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Schematic/Activity: grid displays

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