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AAC Communication Systems and Strategies
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What are aided symbols in AAC?
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Symbols requiring external devices or accessories to transmit messages.
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What distinguishes unaided symbols in AAC?
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Symbols that involve only body movements such as gestures or sign language.
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What are the main types of symbols used in AAC?
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Acoustic, graphic, manual, and tactile symbols.
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What are acoustic symbols in AAC?
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Sounds or tones interpreted as meaning in AAC systems.
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What are graphic symbols in AAC?
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Printed or visual symbols representing messages within AAC devices.
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Define manual symbols in AAC.
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Symbols created through body movements like gestures or sign language.
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What are tactile symbols in AAC?
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Symbols that can be physically manipulated or touched.
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What are non-electronic AAC aids?
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Aids that do not rely on technology or use low or light technology.
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How is assistive technology defined in AAC?
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Tools that support communication, independence, and well-being.
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What does the term strategy refer to in AAC?
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The methods used to effectively convey symbols and messages.
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What are AAC techniques?
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Methods for selecting or accessing communication messages, such as direct or indirect selection.
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What is direct selection in AAC?
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A motor act like pointing or pressing, not dependent on time.
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Examples of direct selection?
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Pointing, pressing buttons, speech or voice recognition methods.
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What are indirect selection techniques?
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Scanning, coded access, and directed scanning methods.
15
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What can cause complex communication needs?
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Developmental or acquired speech, language, or cognitive disorders.
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What is information transfer in AAC?
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The process of transmitting and receiving messages and information.
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Who conducts an AAC assessment?
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A multidisciplinary team including professionals and family members.
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Goals of AAC assessment?
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Identify factors influencing communication, participation barriers, and suitable systems.
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What is feature matching in AAC?
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A decision-making framework for selecting communication features.
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What is systematic instruction in AAC?
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Structured teaching approaches to develop communication skills.
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Ideal context for AAC intervention?
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Real-world, functional, and authentic settings.
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Goals of AAC intervention programs?
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Address unmet needs, improve competence, and promote societal participation.