Communication is dependent on the interaction between two or
more individuals. Communication is used is a number of ways including: social interaction,
relating to others, sharing feelings, and expressing an opinion among other
things. Information is conveyed in many ways which include: verbal, nonverbal,
written, and para-verbal.
Different ways we
communicate.
We communicate using facial expressions, gestures,
pointing/using hands, writing, drawing, using technology and equipment (email,
phone, twitter, Facebook, text message), touch, and eye contact.
What is ACC: Augmentative
and Alternative Communication?
ACC includes all forms of communication (other than oral
speech) that are used to express thoughts, needs, wants, and ideas. ACC is used
when individuals make facial expressions or gestures, use symbols or pictures,
or write. Individuals with severe speech or language problems rely on AAC to
supplement existing speech or replace speech that is not functional. Augmentative
tools can include such things as pictures, symbols, and electronic devices.
Who is the typical
user of AAC?
Individuals with significant expressive language impairments
use AAC. Individuals with autism, cerebral palsy, dual sensory impairments,
genetic syndromes, intellectual disability, hearing impairment, disease,
stroke, and head injury.
What are three criteria
for effective communication?
Criteria for effective communication include encoding, the
skill or relaying a message clearly for others to receive, decoding, the skill
that requires the receiver to ensure that they have properly heard and
understood the sent message, and context. Context takes in consideration the
age, region, and intellectual abilities of the recipient. From class I learned
that the three criteria for effective communication is having a communication
partner, common language, and joint attention.
Locate ten different
types of AAC available.
Different types of AAC available include, pointing and
gestures, signing, key word signing, object symbols, chat books, speech generating
devices (SGDs).
YouTube video of a user
of AAC.
Maya Finds Her Voice
This is an interesting video that follows a young girl
through her AAC journey. In this video Maya uses communication boards, flip
books, and a communication app/ speech generating device to communicate with
her mother.
