AAC 1
What is AAC?
What is Augmentative and Alternative Communication?
What are types of High Tech AAC?
What are -computer/laptop
-dedicated communication device
-switch with voice output?
Involve mastery of language with a focus on expression
What are linguistic competencies?
what is dysphagia?
What is Difficulty with eating and swallowing?
Medications
Botox, Nitrates, Diltiazem
Dilation of a narrowed area
What are medical treatments of Dysphagia?
-ways of communicating adding to speech
-sometimes used with children to supplement speech as they develop speech
What is augmentative communication?
What can you do with AAC?
What are: greetings
talk about your day
tell jokes
write books
compose music
Involve knowing how to communicate effectively and in a socially appropriate way
What are social competencies?
Chewing food
Swallowing solids and/or liquids
Coughing or choking when eating
Food sticking in the throat or chest
What are difficulties associated with Dysphagia?
Electrical stimulation
Compensatory strategies
Head Turn
Chin Tuck
Masako
Mendelsohn
What are compensatory strategies?
-sometimes spoken langauge is no longer possible
-other ways of communicating must be used
What s alternative communication?
they can range from people with low cognitive level/no symbol and little ability to move to high level abstract thinkers
Who are AAC users?
Competecies that a person who uses AAC must develop to minimize the barriers imposed by the AAC system.
What are strategic competencies?
What causes Dysphagia?
Head and Neck Cancer
Cerebral Palsy
Stroke
Head injury
Spinal cord injury
Modifying the consistency of food so that it is easier to chew or swallow
What are dietary modifications?
what are forms of AAC?
What are: sign language
communication boards
PECS
gestural system
app on an ipad
Iconic and Symbolic
What are types of symbol systems?
requesting
seeking social reinforcement
generalize skills across contexts
What are skills necessary for functional communication?
Anticholinergics – Atropine, Dramamine, Benadryl, Unisom, Spiriva
Benzodiazepines – Ativan/Lorazepam
Antipsychotics/Neuroleptics/Tranquilizers –
1ST Gen – Thorazine, Haldol
Newer Gen – Risperidone, Abilify, Clozapine
What are meds that cause Dysphagia?
mechanical soft
ground
puree
liquid
What are food consistencies?
pictures
photos
objects
sign language
What are types of low tech AAC?
What is PECS?
What is the Picture Exchange Communication System?
teach social engagement (acquire attention, sustain attention, initiate)
use a variety of forms of communication
teach replacement behaviors for inappropriate behaviors
what's different for kids with ASD?
Examine the oral motor mechanism (mouth structures)
Examine oral and pharyngeal abilities
Meal observation and/or feeding trial
What are included in a Dysphagia evaluation?
what are liquid consistencies?
What are
Thin liquid- regular liquids
Nectar liquid- apricot, tomato, V8 juice
Honey liquid- honey-like
Pudding liquid-pudding-like