AT Bootcamp - AAC
- 1. AAC Overview AT Bootcamp ATIA 2013 Behnke, Marotta and Wojcik
- 2. Four Functions of Communication Expressing Needs and Wants Exchanging Information Social Closeness Social Etiquette
- 3. What is AAC? All forms of communication that enhance or supplement speech and writing (ASAH Knowledge and Skills for AAC Service Delivery, 2001)
- 4. No Tech or Unaided AAC Sign language Gestures Pointing Facial Expression Partner Assisted Scanning Others?
- 5. Low Tech Systems Aided modalities No Tech solutions Displays (books, boards, etc.) No Speech output
- 6. High Tech Systems Single Message or Multiple Message Text-to-speech Dynamic Display Touch Screen Synthesized speech or digitized speech
- 7. The iPad! (and other mobile devices)
- 8. Dedicated AAC vs. the iPad Many are based on years of research Technical Assistance Warranties Can be paid for by Medicaid/insurance/Medicare Most come with a wide variety of access methods Durability Regional Sales Rep
- 9. Dedicated AAC vs. the iPad Cost, cost, cost. ◦ Cost of traditional synthesized speech device is approximately $8,000. ◦ Traditional digitized: approximately $2,500. Weight Appearance Others?
- 10. AAC Apps Consideration Cost Pre-loaded Content Editing Symbols Support
- 13. AAC Consideration Current Communication Skills Cognitive Abilities Vision and Hearing Skills Physical Abilities Behavioral Considerations
- 14. AAC Consideration Communication Environments Communication Partners Training Support Funding Sources Personal Preferences
- 15. Language – Receptive Skills (comprehension) Following Directions Identification Skills Matching Skills Naming / Labeling Imitation Tasks Task Sequencing Answering Targeted Questions (Lee, 2011)
- 16. Language – Expressive Skills (relaying thoughts) Expressing Wants, Needs and Feelings Directing Tasks Describing / Commenting Engaging in Social Routines Asking Questions (Lee, 2011)
- 17. Vocabulary Core Vocabulary Extended Vocabulary
- 18. I Want Go More That You Like Stop All Done Here It Mine What Help Away 15 symbols core
- 19. AAC Symbols Objects Photographs Realistic Pictures ◦ Color ◦ Black and White
- 20. AAC Symbols Line Drawings ◦ Color ◦ Black and White Alphabet / Spelling
- 21. AAC Implementation Environmental Adjustments Facilitate Interaction Styles ◦ Least to Most Prompting ◦ Student Directed Activities ◦ Action Pause Action ◦ Natural Consequences
- 22. AAC Implementation DynaVox Implementation Toolkit Group Activity #2 http://www.dynavoxtech.com/implementation-toolkit/
Editor's Notes
- #6: PECS, other picture based systemsAlphabet BoardsSimple Static Display Devices
- #7: DynaVox, PrentkeRomich Company, Tobii, others?
- #11: Pre-Loaded content – how many content buttons come pre loadedEditing: can it be edited; how easy is it to editSymbols: what symbols come pre-loaded; can other symbols / pictures be used
- #18: Goal – move beyond nouns Move from labeling things to talking about thingsCore: Core vocabulary is the relatively small number of words that constitute the vast majority of what is said normal communication. With a few hundred words, a person can say over 80% of what is neededExtended: Words related to specific conversations, environments, activities
- #20: Symbol Selection (Carol Goosens)Developmental level of 12 months and younger=real objects12-18 months=photos18 months and older=line drawing with text labelsPrinted word aloneDUAL REPRESENTATION: in a classroom with children who vary developmentally, use dual representation symbols with photo on one side and a picture on another.
- #21: Symbol Selection (Carol Goosens)Developmental level of 12 months and younger=real objects12-18 months=photos18 months and older=line drawing with text labelsPrinted word aloneDUAL REPRESENTATION: in a classroom with children who vary developmentally, use dual representation symbols with photo on one side and a picture on another.
- #23: Explore the dynavox toolkit and add comment thru today’s meet on effective supports located there