Enhancing Communcation For Indivisuals with Austism - Book Study

Per the Visual Immersion System(VIS), which of the following is considered a visual scene?

• A. Graphic symbol

• B. Photograph

• C. Video

• D. Both B and C

What is an element cue?

• A. Graphic Symbol

• B. Photograph

• C. Video

• D. Both B and C

Which of the following is an example of a mixed display?

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Per the VIS, there are 6 declarations (requests) that depicts language of control. Which of the following is NOT one of these declarations?

• STOP

• MORE

• HELP

• GO

 Pairing noun element cues with spoken directives whenever possible, is a way to improve comprehension and provide a visually immersive environment. 

• TRUE

• FALSE

The VIS consist of 2 tiers. What is the benefit/purpose of Tier 1 visual cues?

• Tier 1 Visual cues: To increase comprehension where the meaning is fully contained in the symbols. These visual cues contain relevant background context, agents, objects, actions and interactions. Visual scences bypass any need for language processing and knowledge of language structure

• Tier 1 Visual cues: To complicate communication.

The transition from scene cues to element cues is a gradual process that may never be complete due to the abstract nature of the language process. Scene cues may still need to be used along with element cues in certain situations:

• True

• False

Per the VIS, visual scenes are used to support spoken language because individuals with ASD often present with a breakdown in the process between spoken language and comprehension. Select the 2 functions that are missing in this schema that support comprehension of spoken language.

HINT:

1. 1. While much of what humans experience is ultimately processed into long term memory everything that gets to the state of memory must first make it through _________.

2. 2. The ________ is used for decoding the message

• thyroid gland

• short term memory

• language processor

• olfactory system

Which communication function is NOT a control-based function?

• Protesting

• Commenting

• Requesting

• Directives

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