Hey Bestie! Language is constantly changing. New words are added to official dictionaries every year. And many of these words are considered slang. A quick internet search will show that words like “bae” and “yolo” have been added to many…
Category: Communication Boards
Covid-19 Core Communication Boards: A Free Resource for Medical Communication
Updated 03/25/20 to include a User Guide (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 find the…
Light Tech Eye Gaze: A Place to Start
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…
Light Tech Core Boards For High Tech Apps
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?…
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…