Every week we consider what we are learning about AAC in the context of real or simulated clients and their attainment of knowledge, judgement, and skills needed to develop communicative competence. What are the four domains of competencies that we can use to help us with treatment planning? 

Once communicative intent has been achieved, then intentional communication involves the relaying of our own experience and knowledge to other people, as well as the gaining of knowledge from others. Explain the relationship between word knowledge and world knowledge. 

Contrast sender-receiver and the co-construction models of communication. 

When discussing AAC systems for individuals with complex communication needs, Williams, Krezman, and McNaughton (2008) emphasized that “One is never enough.” What did they mean by this statement? Provide an example.

Explain the difference between grid displays and visual scene displays. 

Which of the following best characterizes a fixed display? 

Which of the following best describes direct selection in AAC?

What are the differences between synthesized and digitized speech? 

Which is/are true about race condition?  

Which is/are true about parent and child processes?