Thursday, March 26, 2015

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Glossary of Terms


Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis – (M.S.) progressive language disorder

Aphasia – (slurred speech) language disorder caused by brain injury

Apraxia- ( in ability to write) no motor movement

Augmentative and Alternative Communication – (written language) assist people who have severe speech problems

Autism Spectrum Disorder – (social interaction) intellectual disabilities

Complex Communication Needs- (gestures) electronic generating devices

Context-Dependent Communicators- (family patterns) reliable symbolic communication

Dynamic Communication Displays – (choices) changing the selection set that is displayed

Dysarthria – (lack of coordination) no motor speech control

Emergent Communicators – no symbolic expression

Icon Prediction-

Independent Communicators – devices that helps with language

Language – set of rules symbolized by arbitrary symbols (communication and understanding)

Selection Set – oral expression of language (literacy skills)

Speech- (conversation) language development

Speech-Generating Devices – makes digitally recorded speech (developing communication skills)

Traditional Orthography -

Visual Scene Displays – use of personalized pictures on display

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