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What does Augmentative and Alternative Communication refer to?
What is Sign Language?
A mode of communication that employs signs made with the hands and other movements, including facial expressions and postures of the body.
American Sign Language is a word-for-word translation of American English.
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What are the forms of Sign Language mentioned?
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What is Formal Sign Language?
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What are Pidgin Sign Languages?
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What is Idiosyncratic Signing?
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What does the Behavior Analytic Teaching of Signs include?
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Which form of sign language is frequently used by native oral speakers who later lose their hearing?
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It is uncommon for the students that RBTs work with to use idiosyncratic signs.
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Learning sign language impairs a person's ability to learn to speak.
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Which type of language training requires the most sign language fluency from the RBT?
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PECS is also known as?
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What is a Picture Based Communication System?
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PECS are used mostly to?
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What are some advantages of Picture Communication?
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Picture communication is easy for naive communication partners to understand.
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People who use picture communication may _______________ or _____________________ the pictures.
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Picture communication is typically only used by people who cannot speak.
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What is a form of picture communication that is used to demonstrate a contingency?
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SGD is also known as?
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Speech Generating Devices should not be used if the person has some ability to speak unaided.
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Some devices will allow a person to say any word they can think of, even if it was not pre-programmed.
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A person with a complex vocabulary and multiple motor impairments would probably prefer?
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Only persons who have the ability to touch a screen or keyboard accurately can use a speech-generating device.
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In order to use a larger array of vocabulary words on an SGD, a user need to have ___________________ skills.
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Who conducts an AAC assessment?
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What factors are considered when selecting a method of communication?
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Low verbal imitation skills are an indicator that AAC should be tried.
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Study Notes
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Refers to forms of communication that do not rely on vocal speech.
Sign Language
- Utilizes hand signs, facial expressions, and body posture for communication.
American Sign Language (ASL)
- ASL is not a direct word-for-word translation of American English; it has its own grammar and syntax.
Types of Sign Language
- Formal Sign Language: Distinct vocabulary and grammar, used by culturally deaf individuals (e.g., ASL, British Sign Language).
- Pidgin Sign Languages: Combines formal signs with regional spoken language structures, often used by those who lost hearing later in life.
- Idiosyncratic Signing: Not a complete language; lacks grammar and structure. Used by individuals with language disorders.
Behavior Analytic Teaching
- Focuses on manding, tacting, and intraverbals within sign language education.
Pidgin Sign Language Usage
- Commonly used by individuals who were oral speakers before losing their hearing and who learn ASL afterward.
Idiosyncratic Signing in RBT Practice
- It is common for students to use idiosyncratic signs.
Learning Sign Language
- Does not hinder the ability to learn spoken language; both can coexist.
Intraverbals and RBT Requirements
- Requires the most fluency in sign language for training purposes.
PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System)
- A communication method using pictures to aid expression, facilitating interaction for non-verbal individuals.
Picture-Based Communication Systems
- Utilize photographs and symbols to express needs; can include communication boards and eye gaze boards.
Advantages of Picture Communication
- Highly understandable, requires minimal fine motor skills, expandable, and supports physical prompting.
Misconceptions About Picture Communication
- It is commonly misunderstood that this form of communication is exclusive to non-verbal individuals; it is also beneficial for others.
First-Then Schedule
- A method in picture communication demonstrating a cause-and-effect relationship.
Speech-Generating Devices (SGD)
- Known to allow users to speak words not pre-programmed and should be accessible to individuals with various communication abilities.
Standalone Speech-Generating Devices
- Recommended for individuals with complex vocabulary needs and multiple motor impairments.
User Requirements for SGDs
- Not limited to individuals who can touch screens accurately; various access options exist.
Vocabulary Expansion on SGDs
- Requires match-to-sample skills for a wider array of vocabulary use.
AAC Assessment
- Conducted by Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) to determine appropriate AAC methods.
Selecting Communication Methods
- Factors include verbal imitation skills, fine motor skills, executive functioning, visual acuity, and social behaviors.
Verbal Imitation Skills and AAC
- Low imitation skills indicate a need for AAC, while voice-output devices can encourage speech development through modeling.
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