AAC
What does AAC stand for?
Alternative and augmentative communication
What is PECS?
Picture Exchange Communication System
What does IEP stand for?
Individualized Education Program
What kind of AAC is a communication board?
Low tech
Define receptive language
The ability to understand and process spoken language
What does SLP stand for?
Speech Language Pathologist
What kind of AAC is a Big Mack?
Mid tech
Define expressive language
The ability to communicate thoughts, needs, and ideas effectively through spoken words, writing, gestures, or other forms of communication
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.
What kind of AAC is an iPad or speech generating device?
What are the 5 domains of language?
Semantics, syntax, morphology, phonology, pragmatics
What does LRE stand for?
Least resrtictive environment
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.
What is the difference between articulation and phonology?
Articulation refers to the physical movements of the tongue, lips, jaw, and other speech structures to produce individual speech sounds correctly. If someone has an articulation disorder, they might struggle with pronouncing specific sounds, like saying “wabbit” instead of “rabbit” (difficulty with the /r/ sound).
Phonology is about the rules and patterns of sounds in a language. It focuses on how sounds are organized and used to convey meaning. If someone has a phonological disorder, they might make systematic errors, such as replacing all /k/ sounds with /t/ (saying “tat” instead of “cat”), because they haven’t fully learned the sound system of their language.
What does TSSLD stand for?
Teacher of Speech and Language Disorders