Question 1

Barriers to ACC participation include
A) Policy barriers.
B) Practice barriers.
C) Knowledge barriers.
D) Skill barriers.
E) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are barriers to ACC participation. Policy barriers refer to laws or regulations that impede access to ACC, while practice barriers include factors like limited availability of services. Knowledge barriers refer to a lack of understanding about ACC, and skill barriers include challenges in implementing necessary skills to access or provide ACC.

Question 2

All of the following are true of the Picture Exchange Communication System PECS), except
A) PECS is frequently used with children on the autism spectrum.
B) PECS teaches functional communication.
C) PECS has research that supports the effectiveness of its approach.
D) PECS is a very popular intervention.
E) PECS is based on the principle of applied behavioral analysis.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

Research on the effect of AAC has demonstrated that ACC
A) Is more than an assistive technology.
B) Is a significant benefit to the development of language skills.
C) Is a very expensive but not very effective intervention.
D) A, B, and C.
E) A and B only.

Accepted Answer

Research has demonstrated that AAC goes beyond being just an assistive technology and is a significant benefit to the development of language skills. However, it does not necessarily need to be a very expensive intervention, and its effectiveness may vary depending on the individual's needs and abilities.

Question 4

Some individuals who have an AAC system use their finger to point to symbols or look directly at the intended object; scanning is another AAC technique.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Some individuals with AAC systems can use their finger or direct gaze to select symbols or objects, while others may use scanning techniques.

Question 5

An AAC aid refers to a device that can be used to send or receive messages.

Accepted Answer

An AAC aid, which stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication aid, is a device that can be used to send or receive messages. Examples include communication boards, speech-generating devices, and computer-based software programs.

Question 6

The benefits of an Augmentative/Alternative Communication AAC) approach include
A) Language learning in supported natural activities.
B) Increased use of multiple modes of communication.
C) Increased participation in communicative interactions.
D) Increased interactions with peers in a variety of different environments.
E) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

All of the above benefits are associated with an Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) approach. This approach promotes language learning in natural activities, encourages the use of multiple communication modes, increases participation in communicative interactions, and facilitates peer interactions in diverse environments.

Question 7

A child with Complex Communication Needs CCNs) may have unmet communication needs due to impairments in
A) Semantics.
B) Syntax.
C) Pragmatics.
D) A, B, or C.
E) A and C only

Accepted Answer

A child with complex communication needs may have impairments in semantics (difficulty understanding or using vocabulary and concepts), syntax (difficulty understanding or using grammar and sentence structure), or pragmatics (difficulty with social communication, such as turn-taking, using appropriate language for different situations, and interpreting nonverbal cues). Therefore, the correct answer is D, as any combination of these areas may be affected in a child with CCNs.

Question 8

AAC strategies support message timing, grammatical formulation, spelling, and communication rate.

Accepted Answer

AAC strategies can support a range of communication needs, including helping a person to time their messages appropriately, formulate grammatically correct sentences, spell accurately, and communicate at a comfortable pace.

Question 9

AAC systems are comprised of the following critical components:
A) Symbols.
B) Aids.
C) Strategies.
D) Techniques.
E) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

AAC systems require the use of symbols, aids, strategies, and techniques in order to effectively communicate. These components work together to support individuals with communication difficulties in expressing their wants and needs, as well as participating in social interactions.

Question 10

Potential AAC assessment team members include all of the following, except
A) Parents/family.
B) Speech-language pathologist.
C) Teacher.
D) School principal.
E) Occupational therapist.

Accepted Answer

While parents/family, speech-language pathologists, teachers, and occupational therapists are all potential members of an AAC assessment team, the school principal typically does not have the specialized knowledge or expertise in AAC to be a key member of the team.

Question 11

Visual Scene Displays support language development by
A) Motivating students to play with objects in the scene.
B) Organizing vocabulary and communicative messages schematically rather than semantically.
C) Focusing student attention on the action shown on the display screen.
D) Increasing the time a student is able to spend interacting with the device.
E) Promoting peers to accept the student's disability.

Accepted Answer

Visual Scene Displays organize vocabulary and communicative messages schematically, allowing for easier conceptualization and understanding for individuals with language difficulties. This method, as opposed to semantic organization, can aid in the development of language skills. The other options may have some benefits, but they do not directly support language development.

Question 12

The features of the System for Augmenting Language SAL) include all of the following, except
A) Using the ACC device in within realistic spoken communication.
B) Communication partners serve as models for AAC use.
C) Structured didactic instruction.
D) Symbols displayed with words printed above.
E) Ongoing support for the student and communication partners.

Accepted Answer

The System for Augmenting Language (SAL) emphasizes natural, realistic communication using AAC devices, modeling by communication partners, and support for both the student and their communication partners. It does not focus on structured didactic instruction, which is more characteristic of traditional classroom teaching methods.

Question 13

Since AAC is an intervention approach used to replace speech it hinders language development.

Accepted Answer

AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) is not used to replace speech but rather to supplement, enhance and support natural speech communication. When used appropriately, AAC can actually promote language development by providing models for language and communication, improving social interactions, and increasing the overall opportunities for communication.

Question 14

Complex Communication Needs CCNs) may stem from language comprehension and production impairments in spoken and written language.

Accepted Answer

CCNs can result from impairments in both understanding and using language in both oral and written forms.

Question 15

An Augmentative/Alternative Communication system is only used to facilitate language on a temporary basis.

Accepted Answer

An Augmentative/Alternative Communication system can be used permanently as a primary communication method for individuals with severe communication or language impairments.

Question 16

ACC symbols used to represent language concepts can be
A) Graphic.
B) Auditory.
C) Gestural.
D) A, B, and C.
E) A and C only.

Accepted Answer

ACC symbols can be graphic, auditory, or gestural in nature. Therefore, options A, B, and C are all correct.

Question 17

The System for Augmenting Language SAL) is a total-immersion approach that uses graphic symbols to help students communicate for social purposes.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately describes the System for Augmenting Language (SAL). It is a total-immersion approach that uses graphic symbols to assist students with communication for social purposes.

Question 18

The advantages are that VSDs use scenes representing familiar events and activities; this maximizes meaningfulness and preserves the authenticity of everyday life.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately reflects the advantages of using visual scene displays (VSDs). By using scenes that resemble typical daily events and activities, individuals with communication or cognitive difficulties can better relate to and understand the messages conveyed through the VSDs. This enhances the potential for successful communication and allows individuals to maintain a sense of independence and engagement in their daily lives.

Question 19

Visual scene displays VSDs) can be used in an intervention program to support language by organizing vocabulary and communicative messages in a scene display rather than in a grid format.

Accepted Answer

Visual scene displays (VSDs) are a type of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) system that arrange vocabulary and communicative messages in a scene format rather than a grid format. They can be used to support language and communication in individuals with disabilities.

Question 20

Develop a list of questions you would ask the parents and family members about a child's communication patterns during the ACC assessment process.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 10: Augmentative and Alternative Communication Aac and Individuals With Complex Communication Needs

Barriers to ACC participation include

All of the following are true of the Picture Exchange Communication System PECS) , except

Research on the effect of AAC has demonstrated that ACC

Some individuals who have an AAC system use their finger to point to symbols or look directly at the intended object; scanning is another AAC technique.

An AAC aid refers to a device that can be used to send or receive messages.

The benefits of an Augmentative/Alternative Communication AAC) approach include

A child with Complex Communication Needs CCNs) may have unmet communication needs due to impairments in

AAC strategies support message timing, grammatical formulation, spelling, and communication rate.

AAC systems are comprised of the following critical components:

Potential AAC assessment team members include all of the following, except

Visual Scene Displays support language development by

The features of the System for Augmenting Language SAL) include all of the following, except