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SPPA AAS
Alternative and Assistive Communication
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| AAC | -the supplementation or replacement of natural speech using aided/unaided symbols -the field of area of clinical practice to improve the communication skills of individuals with low functional speech |
| What does AAC consist of? | -all forms of communication other than oral -facial expressions, gestures, symbols, pictures, write |
| Goal | -generally to achieve the most effective communication possible for the person -Aspects of this field include clinical service delivery, education and research. |
| Aided no tech AAC | -Does NOT use any power source -ex. book with symbols, board |
| Unaided AAC systems | -pointing -facial expressions -sign language -eye gaze -gestures |
| Aided low tech AAC | -uses some sort of power source -ex. simple switches, step-by-step -button to speak for you |
| Aided High Tech AAC | -require a power source, more advanced -ex. DynaVox -synthetic speech output -allow ppl to have conversations -easily programmed and accessible for client |
| Which one to use? | DEPENDS ON: -physical abilities: speech, respiratory, phonation, motor function -mental/cognitive functioning -Environment they are in |
| Visual Pictorial systems | -large photos of actual objects -smaller actual photos -colored pics -black and white pics -symbols -written words w/ pics |
| Who Uses AAC? | PEOPLE WITH: -limited physical control(CP, paralysis, hemiplegia, degenerative) -Hearing impairment -Specific Language disorder -Learning disability(downs) -Autism -temporary impairments |
| Who is responsible for providing AAC services? | -SLP -OT -PT -Parent -MD -psychologist |
| How much do they cost? | -depends on the system -unaided are inexpensive -aided is from 1.00-20,000 bucks |
| What other equipment is involved? | -high tech=protective case, mounts, speakers -Low tech= none -switches/eye scan to activate -usually cost is covered w/ submission for approval |
| Who will pay? | -Medicaid -Medicare -Private Insurance -School District -Client/family |
| Where are AAC devices utilized? | -any setting for a client -public or private |
| How to decide which device is best? | -client's needs and abilities -the multi-disciplinary team -trial of device before purchase |
| Who writes the funding report? | -OT or SLP |
| How long is the Process? | -depends on client/situation -week to months -ensure well written reports |
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