When we consider eye gaze AAC, we often think of really expensive devices with built in “magic” cameras (actually infrared cameras, but they seem like magic to me). We don’t have to go straight to super high tech to enable…
Category: Communication Boards
Low Tech Core Boards For High Tech Apps
Core boards are a great way to introduce vocabulary and begin to build language. They contain everyday, high frequency words. These words comprise 80% of what the ‘typical’ speaker says by the age of two. A core board can be…
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…
Protect the Tech! DIY and iPads: Mounting, Keyguards, and an iPad Carrying Case
It is natural to be concerned about keeping your tech safe and clean. After all, an iPad + AAC app is expensive. We want to protect both our investment and our client’s voice! Our instinct is to keep the device…
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…
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…