Augmentative Communication

Question 1

Augmentative Communication

Answer 1

systems that either supplement or replace communication for a user

Question 2

AAC users

Answer 2

10-15 words per minute

able bodied speak 150-175 words per minute

Question 3

selection methods

Answer 3

direct (pointing)

indirect (scanning, coded access)

Question 4

rate enhancement

Answer 4

reducing number of selections and increasing output

location of items/icons are important for scanning

Question 5

numeric codes

Answer 5

numbers replace words, phrases or sentences

Question 6

abbreviated expansion

Answer 6

part of a word or phrase stands for more

Question 7

truncation

Answer 7

shortened form

Question 8

contraction

Answer 8

eliminate vowels

Question 9

predictive selection

Answer 9

only valid options are scanned after initial prediction

Question 10

Speech Output

Answer 10

synthesized and digitized

Question 11

synthesized

Answer 11

generated electronically, takes less memory

Question 12

digitized

Answer 12

human speech recorded and stored on device , easier use with less programming