AAC AAC Research, Evidence-Based Practice & Professional Development

Question 1

Which level of evidence is considered the strongest when evaluating AAC intervention research?

Accepted Answer

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials

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Expert opinion and clinical anecdote

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Single-subject experimental designs only

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Case studies published in textbooks

Question 2

What credential is awarded by ASHA to recognize SLPs with advanced expertise in AAC?

Accepted Answer

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

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Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

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Registered Communication Assistant (RCA)

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ASHA Specialty Certification in AAC

Question 3

In evidence-based practice (EBP) for AAC, which three components must be integrated?

Accepted Answer

Best available research evidence, clinical expertise, and client/family values

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Funding sources, device features, and caregiver preferences

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Diagnosis codes, therapy goals, and billing rates

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Device trial results, insurance approval, and school placement

Question 4

Which research design is most commonly used in AAC studies due to the small population sizes involved?

Accepted Answer

Single-subject experimental designs (SSED)

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Large-scale randomized controlled trials

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Purely qualitative case studies

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Cross-sectional population surveys

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the ASHA Special Interest Group 12 (SIG 12)?

Accepted Answer

To provide a professional community and continuing education for AAC practitioners

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To regulate AAC device pricing

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To certify AAC devices for Medicare coverage

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To publish the DSM criteria for AAC candidacy

Question 6

Which organization publishes the peer-reviewed journal 'Augmentative and Alternative Communication'?

Accepted Answer

International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC)

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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

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National Rehabilitation Association

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American Occupational Therapy Association