All Things AAC

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Across
  1. 5. A type of device that can access other apps AND a language system.
  2. 8. A type of device speech output that is more "natural sounding"
  3. 10. A type of device that is used ONLY for communication.
  4. 11. Required skill in the technical operation of an AAC device and language system.
  5. 13. A goal type that targets a clients ability to manage the demands and challenges of daily life in a healthy and productive way.
  6. 14. Words that are used in a specific context.
  7. 17. A type of AAC that utilizes the following: speech generating device, picture based systems, or communication boards
  8. 18. A type of AAC that utilizes sign language, body language, and gestures.
  9. 19. A goal type that targets a clients knowledge and ability to use the language(s) spoken and written in the individual's family and community. As well as the ability to use the symbols, syntax, and grammar of an AAC system.
  10. 21. A display organized alphabetically.
  11. 23. A form of selection that utilizes pointing and/or eye tracking.
  12. 26. A form of selection that utilizes switch scanning, PAS, or coded access.
Down
  1. 1. A congenital condition that physically affects an individuals movement and muscle tone (people with this condition often use AAC).
  2. 2. The ability to use available features and convey messages effectively and efficiently.
  3. 3. Words that usually consist of verbs, pronouns, and prepositions.
  4. 4. A display organized by a specific activity.
  5. 5. An appropriate term for an individual who does not use verbal speech.
  6. 6. A skilled intervention that is similar to modeling but goes further by actively saying the word and selecting the word on a device, then having the client do the same.
  7. 7. A "skilled intervention" that can significantly decrease a persons autonomy but is still used and promoted by SLPs and other allied health professionals.
  8. 9. A display organized by categories.
  9. 12. A type of device speech output that is less "natural sounding".
  10. 15. A type of display option that offers a symbol and upon selecting that symbol you are provided with additional choices.
  11. 16. A neurological difference that may lead to someone using AAC to communicate.
  12. 20. An acquired condition that may lead to someone needing to use AAC to communicate.
  13. 22. A display organized by parts of speech and spoken word order.
  14. 24. A goal type that targets a clients ability to know and correctly using the pragmatic nature of speech (turn-taking, topic maintenance, requesting attention).
  15. 25. A type of display option that offers "one hit" choices, there are no "pages".