Covid-19 has cause school closures around the country. Anecdotally, we are hearing that many students have had to leave their devices at school because they are district property. What can we do to meet students’ communication needs at this time?…
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Start with a Little or a Lot? Introducing Core Boards
Communication boards can be used to introduce the power of language and of Core Vocabulary. They can be used to model language and increase participation. Combined with activity specific words, they can be used to make activities, such as reading…
Covid-19 Core Communication Boards: A Free Resource for Medical Communication
Updated 1/11/2022 to include a Description of Corresponding Icons (below) Imagine landing in the hospital and being unable to communicate. It is important that we are ALL able to talk with our doctors and medical providers. Especially now with the challenges of COVID-19, we need to…
Winter Core Vocabulary
Sleigh using core vocabulary this holiday and winter season! Core vocabulary makes up a lot of what we say. These words are flexible meaning that they can be used across many activities and conversations. With winter holidays, school breaks, a…
Fall Core Vocabulary
A great thing about core vocabulary: High-frequency words don’t change with the season. Fall is here and it is getting colder outside. Beach days are done, and we can look forward to pumpkins and apple cider. Many of us are starting…
Communication Boards
Communication Boards and Picture Resources Edited 12/06/18: Core boards for math and language arts added. Center-based Core for Symbol-Supported Learning in the Classroom This post has always contained core boards for use at the library, or in cooking. I thought…
Core Words for the (rest of the) Month of August: Get, Make, & See
August is a month of warm temperatures, vacations, and leisure activities. Whether it be a trip to the shore, or a trip to the park, we all need words to describe what gives us pleasure. Here are some core words…
Core Words for the Month of July: Go, Stop, Play, & Feel
There are lots of great core vocabulary resources for the classroom, including core word calendars. My goal here is to place these vital words in a context that is useful for adult learners of AAC. Adults with ID participate in…
Lions, and Tigers, and Core, Oh My!
Spooky Core for Halloween Fall is a great time to use holiday themes to make learning core vocabulary fun! My favorite is Halloween. I love using children’s books to emphasize core vocabulary concepts. We should always assume that children…
How to: Use Light Tech Supports
Let’s look at some systems that are AAC but are not speech-generating devices. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: 1. know communication strategies that don’t require external tools. 2. investigate light tech AAC solutions. We…