Which of the Following Statements Best Represents Current Thinking Regarding

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best represents current thinking regarding the issue of prerequisites to AAC usage?

• A) It is important to assess skills such as language and cognitive abilities in order to develop an individual's AAC system.
• B) Individuals who can not move their arms can not benefit from AAC systems.
• C) Individuals must have exhibited some spoken language in order to be candidates for AAC systems.
• D) Children who have not yet reached stage V of Piaget's levels of cognitive development can not benefit from the use of AAC systems.

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Definitions:

Creative Problem Solving

An approach to finding innovative solutions to complex problems through creativity, brainstorming, and flexible thinking.

Stages

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Facilitative Skills

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