MIDTERM LONG QUIZ Flashcards
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A ________ helps an individual to communicate more effectively with people around them.
Communication Aid
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A a huge range of techniques which support or replace spoken communication.
These include gesture, signing, symbols, word boards, communication boards and books, as well as *Voice Output Communication Aids *(VOCAs)
Augmentative and Alternative Communication or AAC
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AAC stands for
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
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VOCA stands for
Voice Output Communication Aids
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Two main types of AAC system
- Unaided communication
- Aided communication
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____ does not use additional equipment. Body language, gesture, vocalization, and signing are typically used.
Unaided communication
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Types of Unaided Communication
- Body Language
- Facial Expression
- Gestures
- Sign Language
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It observes body posture, position and movements.
Body Language
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it uses eye, mouth, eyebrows to express emotions intended to
communicate
Facial Expression
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It is a body and hand movement that conveys meaning
Gestures
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It is a designed language system for mute or deaf such as ASL or BSL
Sign Language
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This uses equipment, but this ranges from low-tech to high-tech methods, with pictures and symbols. Whilst a low-tech method of communication like a simple, laminated communication book to carry around with a few pages of pictures or symbols would be a communication aid, the term ‘device’ would only describe a more high-tech solution.
Aided Communication
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SGD stands for
Speech Generating Device
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It uses symbols, text, icons from electronic devices such as a computer, tablet, or any touch screen devices to communicate
Speech Generating Device
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It contains symbols, pictures or words in order to express themselves
Board and Books Communication
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It allows an individual to use their eyes to select letters or symbols to communicate
Eye-Tracking Devices
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It uses symbols such as picture-exchange communication system (PECS). This system usually used for autistic people to communicate without talking or speaking.
Symbol-Based Communication System
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PECS stands for
Picture-Exchange Communication System
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What is ‘Communication Strategies?
Communication is the exchange of information between a sender and a receiver. It is important for people to take into account every aspect of how they are relaying information. Communication strategies are the blueprints for how this information will be exchanged.
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It is a way of transmitting information to other people using language both in written and oral.
Written strategies include avenues such as e-mail, text, and chat. Examples that fall into the oral category are phone calls, video chats, and face-to-face conversations.
Verbal Communication Strategies
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It is a process of communication with speaking and it consist of mostly visual cues, such as body language, facial expressions, physical distance between communicators, or the tone of your voice. These cues are typically not intended.
Non-Verbal Communication Strategies
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This can be seen through signs, web pages, and illustrations. These strategies are used in the workplace to draw attention and provide documentation.
Visual communication Strategies