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Augmentative And Alternative Communication Question Paper

Augmentative And Alternative Communication

Course:Bachelor Of Special Needs Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2012

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KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2011/2012
INSTITUTIONAL BASED PROGRAMME (AUGUST SESSION)
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION)
ESN/S 202 : AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION
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DATE: MONDAY 2ND JANUARY 2012 TIME: 11.00 A.M -1.00 P.M
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer ALL Questions in Section ONE and any TWO Questions in section TWO.

SECTION ONE (30 MARKS)
1. State four possible causes of severe communication problems. (4 marks)

2. Identify four key components of AAC. (4 marks)

3. Explain the Assessment team’s consideration in proposing an AAC for a user.
(4 marks)

4. Differentiate these two concepts citing relevant examples; aided and Unaided AAC systems. (4 marks)

5. State four aspects that individuals with Brainstem may experience. (4 marks)

6. Culture and naming practices may influence AAC interventions positively and negatively. Explain. (4 marks)

7. What qualities do children with cerebral palsy possess which make them good candidates for AAC. (4 marks)

8. Identify two communication strategies in AAC. (2 marks)

SECTION TWO (40 MARKS)
9. Describe five methods, persons with AAC can use to access AAC. (20 marks)

10. Discuss this impact of ACC on employment and Quality of life of AAC users.
(20 marks)

11. Describe the concept, ‘organization of symbols’ in AAC, citing relevant examples. (20 marks)

12. Explain the application of scanning as a technique to aid the AAC user. (20 marks)

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