AAC/ cultural

Question 1

what is AAC and who uses it

Answer 1

includes all forms of communication (other than oral speech) that are used to express thoughts, needs, wants and ideas, people who use it are the ones that cannot rely on their speech to be understood

Question 2

unaided AAC

Answer 2

nonverbal means of communicating including gestures and expressions as well as signs. needs partner who understands signs

Question 3

aided AAC

Answer 3

communication that provides external support such as pictures, printed words, ipad, etc

Question 4

direct selection AAC

Answer 4

typing or point with hand, using headstick

Question 5

scanning AAC

Answer 5

Items are presented one at a time and

either with or without the help of electronics the person chooses the symbol or symbols that they want

Question 6

4 basic communication goals

Answer 6

to express needs and wants, social closeness, exchange information, fulfill social etiquette expectations.
SLPS tend to focus on just the needs and wants

Question 7

problem with symbols

Answer 7

can be very basic, rich picture scenes should be used instead

Question 8

8 parameters that differentiate culture

Answer 8

1. individualism vs collectivism
2. place of work
3. concepts of space and time
4. language
5. roles (gender, family)
6. rituals/superstitions
7. class and status
8. values

Question 9

3. stages of sequential bilingualism

Answer 9

silent period
basic interpersonal communication
cognitive academic learning and proficiency skills