Acronyms
What is Speech Generating Device?
Communication boards/books, pictures, and real objects all compose this form of AAC.
what is low tech?
This commonly misused term refers to the meaning of language.
What is semantics?
The fastest access method in AAC, by pointing with a body part, head-stick, or beam of light.
what is direct select?
This is the ability to use language through speech, gestures, sign language, or AAC.
What is expressive language?
These are used in AAC to represent objects, actions, concepts, and emotions.
What are symbols?
The characteristics of eye contact, joint attention, and turn-taking skills correspond to this type of language.
What is pragmatic language?
CCC
What is Certificate of Clinical Competence?
In this access method, the person makes a choice by listening for the desired item and then selects it
what is auditory scanning?
The rules of word order and word combinations in order to form phrases and sentences.
What is Syntax?