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AAC and CNN Exam 30 Questions with Verified Answers What does CNN stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER Complex Communication Needs What are Complex Communication Needs? - CORRECT ANSWER When individuals ... cannot meet their daily communication needs through the current method of communication Complex communication needs result from a variety of _________, ____________, and __________ causes which restrict independent functioning in society. - CORRECT ANSWER physical, sensory, and environmental What are the causes of CNN? - CORRECT ANSWER Developmental causes or Acquired causes What are some examples of developmental causes of CNN? - CORRECT ANSWER Ð Intellectual disability Ð Cerebral palsy Ð Autism what are some examples of acquired causes of CNN? - CORRECT ANSWER Ð Traumatic head injury Ð Stroke Ð Degenerative diseases What is AAC? - CORRECT ANSWER Set of procedures and processes by which an individual's communication skills can be maximized for functional communication ACC can also refer to the field or area of __________, _____________________, and __________ practice. - CORRECT ANSWER clinical, educational, and research Why is AAC important? - CORRECT ANSWER because accessing treatment is a right not a privilege. Treatment for AAC must occur in "____________" contexts. - CORRECT ANSWER real-world A team must work to plan a treatment for AAC that: - CORRECT ANSWER - Meets unmet communication needs - Increases communicative competence - it helps them participate in society AAC does NOT - CORRECT ANSWER - replace speech - hinder language or speech development AAC DOES - CORRECT ANSWER -Augment an individual's skills - provide alternative communication strategies - enhance input as well as output of language what are some elements of augmentative/ alternative communication system? - CORRECT ANSWER Symbols, Strategies, and techniques What is an iconic symbol? - CORRECT ANSWER A symbol that closely resembles what it refers to What is an opaque symbol? - CORRECT ANSWER A symbol that has little resemblance to what it refers to Four types of symbols: - CORRECT ANSWER - Acoustic: (sounds or tones) - Graphic: (printed symbols usually in paper, boards, and/or computer screens) - Manual: (produced using the body) - Tactile: (physically manipulated objects) What is the symbol hierarchy for AAC? - CORRECT ANSWER - Real objects - Miniature objects - Photographs (disadvantageous because there are too many objects in most photos) - Black line drawings( simple but effective) - Colored line drawings - Written words what are aids? - CORRECT ANSWER type of assistive device that supplements or replaces natural speech and/or writing What are the two types of aids that exist? - CORRECT ANSWER electronic or non-electronic what is a strategy? what are some examples of a good strategy for AAC? - CORRECT ANSWER - PLAN OF ACTION: that is used to improve a person's performance when communicating Example: - setting the topic before initiating a conversation What is a technique? - CORRECT ANSWER The method of selecting messages on a display What are the three types of displays? - CORRECT ANSWER Fixed display, Dynamic display, and visual scene display. What are the benefits AAC? - CORRECT ANSWER - language learning is supported in natural setting - increased use of multiple modes of communication - increased participation in communicative interactions - can participate more in different environments What is a assessment team? - CORRECT ANSWER a multidisciplinary group of professionals Where does assessment take place? - CORRECT ANSWER schools, clinics, and hospitals Who are the people that can refer AAC - CORRECT ANSWER parents, slp's, teachers, counselors, nurses What are the elements of assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Identifying communication skills 2) Identifying vision and motor skills 3) identifying communication partners and environments How do you assess communication skills? - CORRECT ANSWER By using formal and informal assessment tools, looks at oral motor skills, hearing acuity, receptive and expressive language skills, speech production, and cognitive skills What are some issue in intervention when using AAC? - CORRECT ANSWER 1) Identifying the features of an AAC system to meet communication needs 2) Recommendations: the team recommends a specific AAC system, usually for a trial period first 3) Funding: they are usually expensive and sought through insurance companies, school districts, private donations, or grants 4) Cultural Considerations: you need family input and you need it to fit to family dynamics [Show More]

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