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Which one best describes core vocabulary ?

Any vocabulary used by your child

Vocabulary used during the day

Vocabulary used at night

Most frequently used words

Which type of vocabulary should be emphasized in AAC intervention ?

All words

Names and places

Most frequently used words

Subject matter words

What are some essential qualities for communicating with a child with AAC needs ?

Patience

Increased communication opportunities

Both the above

None of the above

Sara, a 3 year old girl with AAC needs secondary to a developmental disability is trying to communicate to her mother what she wants to eat for dinner. She currently uses a voice output high-tech device. Which would be the most helpful for parents to respond in this scenario ?

Bringing her two choices of dinner for her to point to her preference

Modeling on her device how to communicate what she would like to eat and then giving her a chance to communicate independently

Bringing her the dinner that she will most probably like

Pushing the buttons on the device for her without her being able to see what was done

Typical feelings that I experience when communicating with my child with AAC needs are: (Check all that apply)

Frustration

Confidence

Annoyance

Complete lack of direction

Which best describes your feelings of frustration (if any) when communicating with your young child with AAC needs ?

Always

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

How important do you feel teaching your child to communicate using high frequency (core vocabulary) words is ?

Very important

Somewhat important

A little important

Not important at all

What is the best method to implement core language teaching at home ?

constantly bombard with new words

only teach one word at a time until mastery

teach multiple frequently used words at a time and practice in natural settings

none of the above

What is the best method to create communication opportunities for your child at home ?

Providing 2 visual choices

Providing 2 verbal choices

Communicating a phrase on the AAC device and waiting for child to imitate it

Giving the child exactly 2 minutes to respond

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