Augmentative and alternative communication device types and candidacy concepts tested on the Praxis Speech-Language Pathology exam.
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- What does AAC stand for?
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication- What is the difference between augmentative and alternative communication?
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Augmentative supplements existing speech; alternative replaces speech entirely for someone with little or no functional speech- What is unaided AAC?
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Communication that uses only the body, with no external tool or device (e.g., gestures, sign language, facial expression)- What is aided AAC?
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Communication that requires an external tool or device separate from the body, such as a picture board or speech-generating device- What is a low-tech AAC system?
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An aided system with no electronic or battery-powered components, such as a picture communication board- What is a high-tech AAC system?
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An aided system that is electronic and often produces digitized or synthesized speech output- What is a speech-generating device (SGD)?
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An electronic AAC device that produces synthesized or digitized speech output when the user selects a symbol, letter, or word- Speech-generating device is also known by what other common term?
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Voice output communication aid (VOCA)- What is the difference between digitized and synthesized speech output?
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Digitized speech is a recording of a real human voice; synthesized speech is computer-generated artificial speech- What is a dedicated AAC device?
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A device built and used only for communication, with no other applications or functions- What is a non-dedicated (or multi-purpose) AAC device?
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A device such as a tablet or smartphone running AAC software alongside other unrelated applications- What is a static display on an AAC device?
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A fixed set of symbols on a page or overlay that does not change unless the overlay is physically swapped- What is a dynamic display on an AAC device?
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An electronic screen where the symbols and vocabulary change automatically as the user navigates between pages- What is direct selection as an AAC access method?
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The user directly touches, points to, or looks at the desired symbol on the display- What is scanning as an AAC access method?
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Symbols are highlighted one at a time or in groups, and the user signals to select the one they want when it is indicated
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