AAC Study Guide 2026
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📋 AAC Exam Format at a Glance
📚 AAC Topics to Study (69)
✍️ Sample AAC Questions & Answers
1. When writing an AAC-related IEP goal, which component is most critical to include to allow for objective measurement?
Measurable IEP goals must specify the observable behavior, performance criteria, and conditions under which the skill will be demonstrated.
2. In literacy instruction for AAC users, 'partner-assisted auditory scanning' of text serves what purpose?
Partner-assisted auditory scanning provides a low-tech access method enabling participation in literacy activities for those with severe motor limitations.
3. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a business is required to:
The ADA mandates effective communication access through auxiliary aids and services, which can include AAC supports.
4. Which government agency administers Medicare coverage for speech-generating devices as durable medical equipment?
CMS administers the Medicare program, including the durable medical equipment benefit under which SGDs are covered.
5. A practitioner describes an AAC system as 'portable, durable, no charging required, and immediately available.' These features are hallmarks of:
Low-tech and no-tech AAC systems — such as boards and books — are always available, require no battery, and are often highly durable.
6. A family wants to set an AAC goal of 'using 50 words.' Why might the SLP recommend a participation-based goal instead?
Participation-based goals measure functional communication in real life contexts, which is more meaningful than isolated word counts.