General
True or False
Functions of Communication
Misc.
100

What does AAC stand for?

Augmentative and alternative communication 

100

T/F: the majority of communicators are limited to one mode of communication (i.e. only speech).

False - we are all multimodal communicators

100

Provide an example of gaining attention

Hey!

Look!

Excuse me!

100

What is an example of a low or mid tech AAC device?

Low: pictures on a paper/cardboard/plastic communication board

Mid: Voice Output Devices (VODs) which play prerecorded audio when a person hits a button

200

Name 2 types of AAC

speech device (SGD), gesture, sign language

200

T/F: AAC promotes participation

True - participation is enhanced by providing greater access to communication

200

Provide an example of protesting / rejecting

No way!

That’s disgusting!

I don’t want to.

200

What's an example of a high-tech AAC device?

TOBii Eye Gaze device: tracks eyes and "speaks" based on what message/word a user looks at

Other computer based speech-generating devices

300

Why should the user always have access to their AAC?

It’s often their primary mode of communication; it’s their voice and is relied upon for expression wants/needs
300

T/F: AAC delays or negatively impacts language development

False - researched and proven effective in developing speech and language 

300

Provide an example of requesting

I want…

Give me…

Can I have…?

300

Are voice/speech/language disorders more common in girls or boys?

Boys ages 3-17 are more likely than girls to have a voice, speech, or language disorder (9.1% compared to 5.2%). (NIH)

400

What is 1 way you ensure the users high tech device is protected and accessible?

Protective case, stored on tables/counters, worn by staff when user isn’t accessing it

400

T/F: AAC is only for nonverbal people

False - AAC can be used to supplement memory deficits, motor speech differences, impaired processing, and more

400

Provide an example of a question to sustain an interaction after gaining someone's attention

What’s your name?

How are you?

Where are you going?

400

How many people in the US have a communication disorder/impairment?

10 million

40 million

65 million

Approx. 40 million Americans have a communication disorder/impairment (ASHA)