Types of AAC Flashcards
1
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Communication dictionary
A
- info about the person, how they communicate
- may have photos, documentation
2
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Personal communication passport
A
- person centred low tech device
- great for new communication partners
- gathers complex information in an easy to follow format
3
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Facial expression
Eye Gaze
Natural gesture
A
- no verbal skills needed
- no aids needed
- encouraged if reliable
- eye gaze also used in AAC systems
4
Q
Key Word Sign
A
main ideas/words in the sentence are signed
- using sign with speech
- uses some signed from AUSLAN
5
Q
Remnant books
A
- initiates conversation, shares ideas etc.
- records important events
6
Q
Communication board
A
- single page
- core and fringe vocab on it
- activity based boards
- good starter
7
Q
Alphabet boards
A
- Vocabulary represented by letters and words
- QWERTY, ABC, frequency organised
- need space to record letters already produced (paper, whiteboard).
8
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Communication books
A
- multiple pages
- single meaning pictures/text
- various organisational ways of form the book - based on preferences of the person
- core and fringe vocab
9
Q
PODD books
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- Gayle Porter (2007)
- organised by pragmatics
- vocab consistently located, allows for growth to a more complex PODD
10
Q
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
A
- request item using picture card, receive item
11
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Assessment tools - Social Networks Tool
A
Social networks tool (Blackstone & H.Berg)
- Video
- Person centered planning
- Role of communication partners
- goal setting
- based on ICF, PM, CC
- identify skills
- communication partners (5 circles)
- methods of expression
- strategies
- topics of conversation
12
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Assessment tools - AAC Profile
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- assess current and desired CC
- define skills needed to increase CC
- determine how to coordinate intervention
- determine next steps in AAC intervention
- based on CC model
