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Are there other countries with more advancedAAC? |
yes, because other countries have more funding |
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when should someone look into starting AAC?
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as soon as someone without a disability startcommunicating, assign meaning to everything if quality for system of technology, they shouldget it (90s) |
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which type of AAC is more prevalent |
low tech technology |
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which one is better? Advanced or low tech? |
it depends on the person |
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why should you never assign just high tech? |
-it may break down -want to have back up |
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what is the difference between verbal and nonverbal?
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Nonspeaking - not using speech but understandlanguage, speech is spoken form oflanguage Nonverbal - have no language (receptive andnonexpressive) |
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What is vocalization and speech approximation? |
Vocalization is not the same as speech, they aresounds made with no meaning, vocalization of words Speech approximation - anattempt of a word They knowthe code, they are trying, better prognosis than vocalization |
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what is a facilitator? |
a regular conversation partner, does a bit of care giving |
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What is AAC? |
Integrated group of components, used byindividuals to enhance communication including…
-symbols = how you have a code displayed on AAC device -strategies = how to use the device, keeps track of commonly used words, words that are coming up because of the way it’s used (grammar and by spelling) -techniques = transmission methods, the way you transmit the message is it going to be spoken -tactics = you would use to teach your client how to use the AAC |
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what are symbols? what are pictures? |
how you have a code displayed on AAC device line drawings (cartoon like graphic depiction ofsomething to represent), photographs, alphabet, numbers, words, whole sentence,HH (hello, how are you), graphic symbols (Blissymbols) |
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Should you have an alphabet for a client that can't read? Why? |
Alphabet for someone who can’t read? YES so you can teach them to read |
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Why is word prediction helpful? |
keeps track of commonly used words, words thatare coming up because of the way it’s used (grammar and by spelling) Looks at your spelling Looks atyour usage |
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What are techniques? Why are they important? |
transmission methods the way you transmit themessage is it going to bespoken Could have a laserpointer (have to be co-constructed between two talking partners) some have a message board(like a calculator) tactics you would use to teach your client howto use the AAC |
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What is the prevalent population for AAC users? |
1.3% or more than 3.5 million have significant communication disordersthat require AAC |
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Who is qualified for AAC? |
ppl with CP, brain injury, ppl with autism increased diagnosis?Chemicals? Pollution? Increased awareness? It is very genetic marked |
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What is the average age children are diagnosed with ASD? How early can the signs be detected?
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-poc are less likely to get diagnosed with ASDuntil they’re 8 on average -the national average is 5 years old - can see signs as early as 12 months |
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describe the ASD population |
-highest rate is high functioning -may have neurological issues (50% speakingwithout intervention, 50% won’t) -25% have functional spontaneous speech -25% will have nonfunctional speech (can’texpress themselves, echolalia) -75% of ASD will be AAC candidates |
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Who is an AAC candidate? |
-any indv unable to meet his or her dailycommunication needs via speech
-if unable to meet 100% of their dailycommunication needs -May be understood by familymembers, but not the general public accept the communication regardless of themodality |
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What is the percentage of SLPs that end up working with an AAC client? |
-90% SLPs work with individuals who need AACdevice -less than half university programs provide AACcourse |
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List some cognitive disabilities AAC users frequently have. |
Cerebral palsy Spina bifida = spine is exposed at birth, canstill talk, can co-occur with other syndromes autismdual sensory impairments Down syndrome Cri-du-chat = high pitch screech, intellectualdisabilities are prevalent, small head and skull Intellectual disability |
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List acquired disorders that may be AAC candidates |
TBI, CVA/Stroke.Anoxia,Selective mutism,BurnsSpinal cord injury |
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List progressive disorders that may be AAC candidates |
ALS, Muscular Dystrophy,Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease,Alzheimer’s Disease |
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What is a dual sensory impairment? |
vision and hearing |
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How was research in the 1950s |
wasn’t that great, more anecdotal (personalaccount of what you did in clinic) |
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What is the link between technology and clinic in the 1960s? Why is it important they come together? |
It’s the start of AAC Have the best of two coming |
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what's the difference between digitized and synthesis speech? |
Digitized speech = human voice Synthesis = computer voice |
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what is the difference between static display and dynamic display? |
What is static display? - all symbols on onepage Dynamic display - pages change when pressingsymbols, anything on computer, laptop,etc. ***access symbol on array andchoices change Keyboard is static display, but onscreen keyboard is dynamic |
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What is PECs? |
symbol on plastic piece, put on velcro strip very rigid in structurefor kids with social deficits Has a communicative partner that sits across,doesn’t help child, only show what child wants Physical prompter assists child in communicating |
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why is PECs only for children with ASD? |
have to hand over to person because they have noestablished how to communicate |
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What are the disadvantages of PECs? |
Too structure Stuck to making requests unnatural |
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What is PECs designed to teach? What can be done to expand their communication beyond wants and needs? |
how to express needs and wants, make requestsAdd social closeness, social etiquetteCan ask “do you like ______”, yes/no questions |
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Why is it important to monopolize on gestures in communication? |
can commnicate more with gestures take advantage of what patient can do to communicate |
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Why is telegraphic messages better? |
because of burden of communication most AAC users are ok with telegraphic speech having a clarification system can help prevent communication breakdowns |
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What are the benefits of drawing as a mode of communication? |
Can still draw if lost dominant hand Are not asked weird questions Visual Initiate own topic, can lead partner todifferent areas of message |
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What is an ABC board? How can it be customnized? |
for literate users that know how to spell Get consent of aac user first if it’s ok toguess Should have a break in words (even punctuation) Can put a circle around your vowels or colorcode them to make it easier Arrange of letters can vary, can put them inblocks Have quick messages with letter board |
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What happens when AAC users are given incompetent communication? |
nervous, frustrated, feel dumb burden of communication relies on partner works if partner knoews you well message isn't sent if communication partner is poor even when AAC user is competent need to train facilitator in goals can still communicate with little mobility |
