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AAC: Early Intervention and Transition

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1.  What does poor positioning impact? Function Swallow Vision All of the above

2.  What is an example of a direct access method for an SGD display? Eye gaze Using a pointer Jelly bean switch Mouse trackball

3.  What is a clinical indicator to assess for using eye gaze technology? Vision Head control Eye gaze control All of the above

4.  What is the least efficient method for AAC access? Switch Mouse Direct Eye gaze

5.  Which of the following statements is TRUE about using AAC with young children? AAC is a ‘last resort’ in speech-language intervention AAC hinders or stops speech development AAC enhances children's communication and language development AAC technology is only for children with intact cognition

6.  The goal of assessment for AAC is: To maximize their independent communication To fit the client with a particular communication strategy To identify strategies that enhance the client’s strengths in order to maximize independent communication None of the above

7.  Which implementation strategy provides expectation and shows the child how to use AAC? Modeling Provided language input Supports to foster understanding All of the above

8.  When Brett was examined out of the wheelchair, he was found to have kyphosis and increased trunk flexion due to... A posterior pelvic tilt Not being ambulatory Low tone All of the above

9.  Based on Brett's initial AAC evaluation, it was determined that: Eye gaze would be the best access option Proper seating and position is not necessary for Brett to play, learn, or communicate Brett should be seated and positioned as optimally as possible in seating equipment to help him play, learn,and communicate None of the above were determined

10.  Colton was able to scan by using a switch... Under his left foot By his left cheek At his right elbow On his right side