Lecture 4: Language in AAC - vocab

Question 1

Why are AAC users considered multilingual

Answer 1

Because they receive auditory input then have to compose a message using visual or tactile system - then the resulting msg is usually in a different form (auditory, action)

Question 2

BEcause AAC is a multi-language system there are increased ____ and _____ demands and increased _________ competency is required

Answer 2

Language and cognitive

Strategic competency

Question 3

How many core words are in an adults vocab

Answer 3

700-800

Question 4

How many core words are in a child’s vocab

Answer 4

300-400

Question 5

What are the 5 types of vocabulary?

Answer 5

Core, fringe, coverage (individual medical info), developmental (new words), special situations (Speific pre programmed questions/responses)

Question 6

Where do we get info about fringe vocab if client can’t communicate

Answer 6

From communication partners (fam/friends/teachers) or by asking y/n questions (like with tommy)

Question 7

What 6 things influence vocab selection?

Answer 7

1) demographics of AAC user
2) Communication acts
3) communication partners
4) environments
5) how the msg is generated
6) the purpose of the vocab (developmental or functional)

Question 8

for older clients will vocab be more functional or developmental?

Answer 8

functional (developmental for children)

Question 9

What vocab will you select for James, 3.5 - single working mom and 6yo sis, special daycare program, jk next year, no physical issues

Answer 9

-Type of vocab:
• Developmental
• Start off with fringe vocab (motivation, behavioural supports)
• Core board (mask a lot of them)
-Cover all communication acts – greetings (hello, bye), negation (stop)
-Who will generate vocab: mother & father, teacher, sister, peers (what are they saying & what are they talking about), SLP
-Organize: SLP
• Long-term plan=language development, literacy

Question 10

What vocab will you select for jane, 8yo, only child, working parents, cant control arm movements, can say good, ya, no hi. normal IQ, reg grade 3 class with EA support

Answer 10

-Vocab type: academic language
•	Core! 
•	Alphabet – spelling & reading
•	Fringe
-Generated by: Jane, peers 
•	At this age get input from client at what they do/don’t want

Question 11

What vocab will you select for Mary, 72, left CVA, output = ya, expressive and receptive aphasia, w spouse, attends church, 3 kids, in patient

Answer 11

Mary

• Vocab type: fringe & coverage (medical situation)
• Generated by: rehab staff (e.g. pain, informed consent), children, church, and friends
• Organized by SLP

Question 12

What vocab will you select for fred, 55, buisness man w ALS. can use arms/legs, speech is worse, long term care resident

Answer 12

Fred
-ALS=motor neuron disease, progressive, affects speech & physical abilities
-Vocab type: fringe, coverage, maybe core – more word power
• Really needs special situation vocab (business owner)
• Needs to write e-mails & documents…needs some access to spelling
• Access to social media & work-related vocab
-Generated by: Fred (with some help from us), Long Term care nurse, spouse

-Always give adults access to spelling

Question 13

make sure to include vocab that covers all ___________acts

Answer 13

communication

Question 14

How many words does a switch user produce per minute

Answer 14

1-2 at best (normal convo = 150-250) - NEED TO BE FASTER

Question 15

Explain how encoding strategies can enhance rate

Answer 15

• . generate msg w combo of symbols/hits = produce a longer utterance
• For clients who can’t handle moving around layers, MinSpeak lets you stay on one page
• If you know the system well can generate anything
• Rate enhancement because less hits gives you more
• person can figure out which pattern to use
(tapping into a motor memory )

Question 16

How do word an msg codes enhance rate?

Answer 16

Rate enhancement because use faster short forms (thx, wyn)

Question 17

what is letter, word, phrase and topic prediction (rate enhancement techniques)

Answer 17

letter: system based on spelling rules of language system
word: System offers most likely word option based on first letters
phrase: specific sentences presented using basic grammatical rules (i.e. “how”- presents lists of how Qs)
topic: once a topic is chosen vocab related to that topic is presented

Question 18

What is linguistic/grammatical prediction (rate enhancement)

Answer 18

uses rules of english to predict next ending or word (i.e. “go”, system offers “ing” and “to)

Question 19

preprogrammed senteces

Answer 19

Entire msg pre programmed (i.e pic of dog = this is my dog chuckles)

Question 20

What skills does the user need for rate enhancement technique: word/msg codes

Answer 20

memory and literacy
 Could compensate for memory with visual acuity and reading and then transfer the task
 Need to be able to read
 Need to transfer task between on the phone – listen – find response (multi-task)

Question 21

What skills does the user need for rate enhancement technique: iconic ecoding

Answer 21

Iconic ending (e.g. MinSpeak): memory, motor control & planning abilities (need enough motor consistency), strong cognitive level to understand different combinations, vision

Question 22

What skills does the user need for rate enhancement technique: pre-programmed msgs

Answer 22

Memory

Strategic competencies, knowing when is appropriate