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AAC

AAC

4 7.2
A light concrete block used to build walls that keeps heat in and resists fire and mold
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : concreto celular autoclavado
  • For students who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), reading and writing are essential to communicate.
  • use AAC
  • AAC device
  • AAC system

Examples

  • Our results suggest that AAC is underutilized, especially for those students who have the most limited communicative competence.

    Academic text (2015)
  • However, despite these emerging practices, supporting students who use AAC in inclusive classrooms continues to pose unique challenges for educational teams.

    Academic text (2014)
  • The team should be made up of people who interact with the student who uses AAC on a daily basis.

    Academic text (2014)
  • Of this 10%, over half (54%) did not have access to an AAC system.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Parents of children who use AAC also responded favorably upon observing the results of the active listening training.

    Academic text (2015)
  • One of the promising inclusion outcomes of AAC users, along with learning the content, is the rich opportunity for peer interactions.

    Academic text (2014)
  • Social validity measures were gathered from the participants and from parents of children who use AAC.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Supportive families have high expectations for their children and are actively involved in AAC decision-making.

    Academic text (2014)
  • The meaningful interactions between students who use AAC and their peers nurture the development of communicative competence.

    Academic text (2014)
  • AAC is a lightweight concrete material that is often used in construction due to its insulation and fire-resistant properties.

Synonyms

autoclaved aerated concrete
vsAAC
  • Specialized
7.7

A light concrete block made with steam that is strong, keeps buildings warm, and resists fire and mold

is the general lightweight precast product without stressing that curing method
7.0

A light precast concrete made by heating it under pressure that supports buildings, insulates, and resists fire and mold

is the general lightweight precast product not focused on that curing detail
autoclaved concrete
vsAAC
  • Specialized
7.1

A light, strong concrete made in a factory under pressure and heat that insulates and resists fire and mold

describes the same lightweight precast material without naming the production conditions
autoclaved cellular concrete
vsAAC
  • Specialized
6.7

A light, pre-made building block that insulates and resists fire and mold

is the general precast material that may not highlight those historical production features
lightweight aerated concrete
vsAAC
  • Specialized
5.8

A light building material made by trapping air bubbles in a mix of cement and small stones

is focused on being a lightweight precast material rather than the specific lightening method
porous concrete
vsAAC
  • Specialized
5.4

Concrete that lets water pass through and is used to reduce flooding

is the general lightweight precast product, not emphasizing high porosity specifically
ultra-lightweight concrete
vsAAC
  • Specialized
5.3

A very light building material that has many small air bubbles

is the standard lightweight precast material without the extreme low density focus
cellular concrete
vsAAC
  • Specialized
6.1

Lightweight building material with many small air pockets that keep heat in or out

is the precast material described as lightweight and resistant, not only formed by air

How Insulating

foam glass
  • Specialized
6.7
AAC
  • Specialized
4 7.2

Surface Forms

AAC singular
AACs plural

Etymology

AAC stands for autoclaved aerated concrete. The aerated part means 'filled with air' like foam, and autoclaved means 'cooked under pressure', so this material is light, keeps heat in, and resists fire and mold.