AAC
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Acronyms
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What does AAC stand for?

Alternative and augmentative communication

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What is PECS?

Picture Exchange Communication System

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What does IEP stand for?

Individualized Education Program

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What kind of AAC is a communication board?

Low tech

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Define receptive language

The ability to understand and process spoken language

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What does SLP stand for?

Speech Language Pathologist

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What kind of AAC is a Big Mack?

Mid tech

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Define expressive language

The ability to communicate thoughts, needs, and ideas effectively through spoken words, writing, gestures, or other forms of communication

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What does IDEA stand for?

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

U.S. federal law that ensures children with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) tailored to their individual needs. IDEA mandates special education and related services for eligible children from birth through age 21, supporting early intervention programs and IEPs. The law also includes procedural safeguards to protect the rights of students and their families.

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What kind of AAC is an iPad or speech generating device?

High tech
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What are the 5 domains of language?

Semantics, syntax, morphology, phonology, pragmatics

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What does LRE stand for?

Least resrtictive environment

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How can we model language using AAC?

Demonstrating how to use the communication system in natural, everyday conversations. Here are some effective strategies:

  • Speak while using the AAC device – If you're talking to someone who uses AAC, try incorporating their device into your speech. This helps them see how words and symbols can be used in real conversations.

  • Use aided language input – This means pointing to or selecting words on an AAC device while speaking. It provides real-time examples of sentence formation and vocabulary use.

  • Expand on their messages – If the AAC user selects a single word, respond with a more complete sentence to show how they can build upon it.

  • Model different types of communication – Show how AAC can be used for greetings, asking questions, expressing emotions, and more—not just for answering questions.

  • Be patient and give wait time – Communication using AAC can take longer, so allow time for the user to process and respond.

  • Encourage interaction in various settings – Use AAC in multiple environments—home, school, community—to show its versatility.

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What is the difference between articulation and phonology?

Articulation is the motor component and phonology is the linguistic component

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What does TSSLD stand for?

Teacher of Speech and Language Disorders

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