Augmentative & Alternative Communication Flashcards
Augmentative Communication
a strategy that is used in combination with residual speech skills and supplements natural speech
Alternative Communication
total reliance on an AAC strategy for a function that typical individuals would accomplish using speech
Aided Communication
involves use of some external device or equipment
Unaided communication
requires only the individual’s own body as the mode
Not all AAC is AT. (T or F)
True
High Technology
communication devices that operate with an integrated circuit
Direct Selection
way to access a message in which the AAC user indicates his choice by using a body part
Scanning
message-selection technique in which items are
presented sequentially for an individual who cannot use direct selection
Iconicity
describes how much symbols readily depict their meanings
Opaque
used to describe symbols which have little or no visual relationship to their meaning
AAC users need what 2 things?
- options for different listeners
- a way to communicate when technology is not available
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
teaches to make requests by handing/ exchanging symbols for desired items
Speech-Generating Devices (SGDs)
portable, computerized devices producing digitized speech output when activated
Benefits of SGDs (4)
- allows precise requests and messages
- voice output
- better intelligibility
- easier to get attention
Benefits of iPad SGD (5)
- lightweight/ portable
- cost-efficient
- easy to program
- highly motivating to use
- peer acceptance
