Which term describes the ability to communicate thoughts, feelings, and ideas through words, gestures, sign systems, assistive devices, etc?

Which term describes the ability to communicate thoughts, feelings, and ideas through words, gestures, sign systems, assistive devices, etc?

• A. Augmentative technology
• B. Functional Language
• C. Expressive Language
• D. Voice Recognition System

Answer: (C)

Expressive language describes the ability to convey thoughts, feelings, and ideas through words, gestures, sign systems, and assistive devices. It covers how a person produces and shares messages—the vocabulary, grammar, and use of nonverbal signals or AAC tools. This is different from receptive language, which is about understanding what others say. The other terms refer to tools or broader concepts rather than the act of expressing itself: augmentative technology are the supports used to express, not the ability itself; functional language is a less precise label; and a voice recognition system is a device that interprets speech, not the expressive ability.

Expressive language describes the ability to convey thoughts, feelings, and ideas through words, gestures, sign systems, and assistive devices. It covers how a person produces and shares messages—the vocabulary, grammar, and use of nonverbal signals or AAC tools. This is different from receptive language, which is about understanding what others say. The other terms refer to tools or broader concepts rather than the act of expressing itself: augmentative technology are the supports used to express, not the ability itself; functional language is a less precise label; and a voice recognition system is a device that interprets speech, not the expressive ability.