AAC
What does AAC stand for?
Augumentative Alternative Communication
What AAC does?
It helps to support, encourage, and teach the learner to communicate
Describe the physical prompt in AAC
Hand-over-Hand/physical nudge
AAC slows down/hinders oral speech development
False
It supports.
describe Diego's communication modalities
Verbal and nonverbal language with visual support and choices
What is unaided AAC?
does not need additional tools
Who benefits from AAC?
Any individual of any age
Describe modeling prompt in AAC
showing how to use AAC system, or request, comment for something using their AAC system
AAC is for anyone with challenges in oral speech.
True
AAC can be used in addition to oral speech.
Describe Amber's communication modalities
PECS, gesture, body language, sign language, facial expression
What is an aided AAC?
Requires additional tools
Where do you use AAC?
Across all settings where communication takes place
Describe verbal prompt in AAC
Asking, "Do you need help?" or saying, "it looks like you need help." OR just saying "push the help button"
People with cognitive impairments cannot use AAC
False
People with a variety of Intellectual abilities can use AAC
Describe Elton's communication modalities
Verbal communicator with visual support, choices, actions, facial expressions, pointing
A low tech AAC example...
Picture board, Alphabet board, PECS, PODD
When do you use AAC?
Any time or every time the individual needs to communicate
Describe 'wait' strategy in AAC
wait before prompting to avoid over prompting, provide enough wait time to process and navigate AAC system, respecting their communication rights
Success with AAC use does not depend on age
True
Age is not the criteria
Describe Gustavo's communication modalities
PECS, pointing, gestures, vocalization, actions and sign language
A high tech AAC example....
Touch Chat, iPad, SGD
Why use AAC?
To build independence, promote literacy skills and have a better quality of life
Describe communication functions.
Commenting, requesting, protesting, expressing feelings, asking, getting attention, labeling, social exchanges, describing, etc.
Behavioral issues need to be addressed before AAC can be effective
False
If lack of ability to communicate is the cause of behavior issues, AAC can help
Describe Nipun's communication modalities
Uses total communication modality, picture pointing system, vocalization, head nodding/shaking, go talk now app (iPad)