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Thanks to all of you who have reached out with appreciation for Sara Barnhill's guest series entitled PrAACtical Supports for the Young AAC Learner. Sara and her colleagues at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU (CHoR) are generously sharing some of the resources they created to help families implement AAC at home. Through CHoR's AT Program, one of few comprehensive AT programs in Central Virginia, a series of parent-friendly handouts were created to help families in Central Virginia facilitate core vocabulary learning by their young children. In the final post, we get to play with dolls and beach balls. You can get the link to download these parent handouts at the end of the post.
Let's Play with Core! Recipes for Success
Abandonment of AAC systems is a recognized problem in the field of AT. Therapists, teachers, and caregivers alike often feel uncomfortable and intimidated by AAC. We can all acknowledge that "it takes a village," but appropriately supporting "AAC villagers" at a level that facilitates both device use for the AAC user and increases comfort for the caregiver is often easier said than done. Children's Hospital of Richmond's AT Core Team has created several programmatic solutions in order to provide specific training and improve device use.

Our team of four SLPs and two OTs is responsible for completing six to eight AAC evaluations per week and then follow-up training for devices upon their receipt. In follow-up appointments, we found ourselves doing a lot of modeling and talking to caregivers who responded largely with glazed expressions. We were inundating families with information without providing any tangible supports for them to take home and apply. Understandably, carryover to home was not the best. We realized that we needed to provide scaffolded support to caregivers in the same way that we did for AAC users.

Our team worked to create supports that address a variety of learning styles for both staff and caregivers. We identified features for caregiver training such as: structured stair steps with AAC; easy to model and facilitate generalization; increased ability to report information and answer questions regarding home use of AAC.

The "Recipes for Success" program provides activity specific sheets for common toys/activities with corresponding vocabulary for a variety of language acts. These recipes also provide step-by-step scripts for device implementation into familiar activities and suggestions for generalization of vocabulary and skills after clinicians become more comfortable and confident with AAC use. Our hospital also received a Children's Miracle Network Mini-Grant for provision of common toys to families with limited means (Potato Head, books, puzzles, etc.) that accompany the Recipes. Providing materials allows caregivers to observe and participate in device use with said toy in therapy in order to feel more comfortable carrying over device use with the same toy in their home environment. While the CMN Mini-Grant has been very helpful in our facility, this program does not require that the materials be provided. The toys and activities we selected are common and many families already have them at home.

Since our team "epiphany" regarding the changes needed to our methods of staff and caregiver training, our team has radically shifted our approach to education and support in order to give voices to our patients. We have had great feedback from caregivers and staff and are excited to share resources with the PrAACtical AAC community! We've been sharing recipes for a variety of fun summer toys, starting with animal puzzles and Potato Head, which were published last week, and art activities in today's post.

Here's the link to get a copy of these parent handouts shown above (dolls and cars). Click on the following links to download the previous Recipes for Success parent handouts: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. Sara and the AT Team at CHoR aren't done yet! Next month, they share resources for older AAC learners. Come back in August to join the fun!

This post was written by Carole Zangari

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PrAACtical Supports for the Young AAC Learner: Recipes for Success, Part 4

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# Welcome to the AssistiveWare Core Word Classroom!
Join our classroom to get access to a range of resources designed for AAC implementation. Use these materials to teach and model core words throughout the day! You will find:

Printable core word displays

Planners for teaching core words during common activities

Core Word of the Week planners and displays

Resources and references for AAC implementation

This version of the AssistiveWare Core Word Classroom is in beta.

You can create a free account by entering your email and a password, or by signing in using Facebook, Google, or Twitter. If you create your account by entering your email, or by using Twitter, you will receive an email with a link to click to complete your registration. If you don't receive an email, check your Spam or Junk folder, as it may have been filed there. Another common reason you may not receive an email is if you misspell the email you use for registration. In this case, just register again using the correct spelling. If you have problems creating an account, or any questions about the AssistiveWare Core Word Classroom, please contact us at classroom@assistiveware.com.

For more information, see our Frequently Asked Questions list here: http://www.assistiveware.com/support/faq/26

By signing up for an account, you are also signing up for periodic email updates from the AssistiveWare Core Word Classroom. You will be able to unsubscribe by clicking the Unsubscribe link in the email. We will not use your email for anything else!

AssistiveWare Core Word Classroom - Resources for implementing core word AAC

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A Year of Core- see all symbol sets core word boards. 

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Are you looking for some ways to help your AAC learners become more competent in using core words? Need to get staff on board with modeling core vocabulary? Trying to get familiar with where core words are stored in a particular SGD or AAC app? Here's an approach you may want to try: Choose a dozen or so core words to focus on each month. In previous years, we shared lists of some core words to help you do just that.

It's just about time to turn another page on the calendar, and that means we're busy preparing materials and activities for our November core words. In today's post, we'll share resources from our original Year of Core Vocabulary series that you can print and use. If you are in a school setting, stop by later in the week when we share resources for November words in the School Year of Core Vocabulary Words series. Each series uses a different set of words each month, but you can also pick and choose the core word resources to use even if you are not following along with the month-by-month plan.

Set 1: A Year of Core (12 words/month)

Set 2: A(nother) Year of Core (16 words/month; Note: These are different than the core words covered in 2013)

Those posts have links to downloadable grids with the core words for each month that can be used as a focal point for lesson planning.

Our words for November are listed below.

Set 1: body, dress, full, guess, hi, live, maybe, one, ride, tired very, walk

Set 2: at, count, drive, first, few, his, least, light, none, push, real, sharp, stand, street, sun, table

The resources below are available thanks to the generosity of Carly Hynes, Brian Whitmer, Barbara Fernandes, Nancy Inman, Bill and Lori Binko, Heidi LoStracco, Alison Wade, Russell Cross, Gail Van Tatenhove, Eric Sailers, Rachael Langley, Alysha Kaufman, and others.

1. Templates for you to plug in your own symbols: Set 1 words, Set 2 words

2. Minspeak/Unity version: Set 1 words

3. PCS versions: Set 1 words, Set 2 words

4. Lesson Pix: Set 1 words

5. Symbol Stix: Set 1words

6. Smarty Symbols: Set 1 words, Set 2 words

7. CoughDrop: Set 1 words; Set 2 words

8. WordPower: Set 1 words (Note: This is a large file that contains the resources for several versions of WordPower)

Rachael Langley's calendars, like this perpetual calendar for November's Set 1 words, are a big hit among professionals and families alike. Look at all the fun things she came up with!

You can get an older calendar, featuring the second set of core words, here. Download, print, and display for lots of fun ways to practice those high-frequency words!

Reading with children is a great way to expose them to core words, and it's something we do with them anyway. Why not take the time to model and elicit a few core words as you read. The beauty of core vocabulary is that you can use it with ANY book. Here are some suggestions for those that give us an opportunity to use and practice the Set 1 words.

Book recommendations for Set 2 words are listed below. (Thanks, Carly Hynes, for these suggestions!)

You Choose by Nick Sharratt - at, count, drive

Journey by Aaron Becker - at, light, tree, sun

Count the Monkeys by Mac Barnett - count

The Hug by Eoin McLaughlin - count, first

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems - drive

The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry - few, least, none

Looking for Moose by Lisa Root - few, least, none

The Lion Inside by Rachel Bright - his

The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig - his

12 Dancing Princesses by Rachel Asadora - light

Follow the Moon Home by Philippe Cousteau - light

What's Next Door? by Nicola O'Byrne - push

That Is Not a Good Idea by Mo Willems - push

Poo in the Zoo by Steve Smallman - real

Scientist, Scientist, Who Do You See? by Chris Ferrie - real

Fossil by Bill Thompson - real

Time Flies by Eric Rohman - sharp

Macca the Alpaca by Matt Cosgrove - light

Greta and the Giants by Zoe Tucker - sun

The Water Princess by Susan Verde - stand, sun

Core words are wonderful for their flexibility. We can highlight these words as we talk, teach specific lessons to strengthen use of the words, and model them throughout the day. Here are some suggestions for sentences using the first set (2013) of words in short sentences. Many thanks to Alysha Kaufman for putting this together.

Here are some sentences for the Set 2 words, compliments of Carly Hynes and Lisa Youngblood.

Hope you have great month of talking and connecting with AAC!

This post was written by Carole Zangari

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PrAACtically November: AAC Resources for a Year of Core Vocabulary

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Are you looking for some ways to help your AAC learners become more competent in using core words? Need to get staff on board with modeling core vocabulary? Trying to get familiar with where core words are stored in a particular SGD or AAC app?

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The Open Access Project is based in the foundational belief that with access to quality curriculum & instruction, students with disabilities can engage, actively participate, and learn within inclusive settings.

The pathway includes:

implementing the principles of universal design for learning (UDL) across all learning environments;

incorporating digital tools and/or accessible technologies (AT) into the design of instruction and measurement of learning; and

providing access to augmentative alternative communication (AAC) strategies and supports and a commitment to building communication competence for students with complex communication needs.

Click here for a Quick Overview of the Open Access Project to print and share.

Reach out with questions, comments or ideas or to inquire about participating in an Open Access project.

Find out what's currently happening or what's coming up within our network.

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Interactive Topic Board- Mr. Potato Head

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My First Communication Book (includes topic boards)

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My First Communication Book (includes topic boards)

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The 3D Universal Core Vocabulary Symbols by The Center for Literacy and Disability Studies are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Description:

Designed for students to have personal access to all day to communicate, and for teachers to use while modeling. Layout is best suited to students whose language, vision and access abilities support visually scanning an array of 36 words/symbols and pointing to make selections. Large, 2-page, versions available.

Instructions:

1. Print to standard letter paper in landscape orientation.
2. Laminate.

Download Links:

Adobe PDF

36 Location PCS (PDF, 1 page, 192 KB)

36 Location High Contrast (PDF, 1 page, 239 KB)

36 Location LessonPix (PDF from LessonPix website)

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36 Location Widgit Symbols (PDF, 1 page, 1.5 MB)

36 Location 2-Page Legal LessonPix (PDF from LessonPix website)

36 Location 2-page Legal PCS (PDF, 2 pages, 528 KB)

36 Location 2-Page Legal SymbolStix (PDF, 2 pages, 550 KB)

36 Location LessonPix 2-Page Letter (PDF from LessonPix website)

36 Location 2-Page Letter PCS (PDF, 2 pages, 254 KB)

36 Location 2-Page Letter SymbolStix (PDF, 2 pages, 390 KB)

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36 Location Universal Core Communication Board – Project Core

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The Complex Communication Needs (CCN) team consists of Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists and Assistive Technology Specialists. Their focus is on supporting students who may not be able to communicate on their own through:

assessment, skill development, and possible funding applications for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)

evaluation of appropriate access methods to communication and other school tasks

building capacity with teachers and educational staff to support their students in using AAC and other communication strategies

Individuals who are unable to meet their daily communication needs using speech alone have a Complex Communication Need (CCN). They and their communication partners may benefit from using alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) tools and strategies, either temporarily or permanently. AAC tools and strategies can enhance or augment natural speech. They can include non-electronic and electronic options. The range of available options includes gestures, signing, paper-based communication systems (e.g. PECS, PODD, paper communication board), and electronic speech-generating communication devices (SGCD) that use iPads or other tablet, smartphone or computer equipment (e.g. Accent, NovaChat, GridPad, TobiiDynavox device, LAMP app, TouchChat app, Proloquo2Go app, Unity vocabulary set, PODD vocabulary set, WordPower vocabulary set).

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The Complex Communication Needs (CCN) team consists of Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists and Assistive Technology Specialists.

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What are Core and Fringe Vocabulary?

Core vocabulary is so powerful because it gives a way for our learners to communicate with a limited amount of words. I can look at a core board, and think of all of the different things I can talk to a friend about on a lunch date at our local coffee shop, even with the limited amount of words. Try it!

Just as any strategy that is put into place within a classroom, these icons and words have to be taught. Students will not know what to do with a core board, nor will they know what each icon means unless they are taught. Core vocabulary refers to the words that make up 70-90% of what we as humans say on a daily basis. Some examples of core vocabulary are my, your, turn, stop, up, this, again, more, and all done. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems use core words to allow non-speaking people to communicate.

Fringe vocabulary refers to a specific set of vocabulary words that are specific to a particular person or activity and may be used less often. Fringe vocabulary words include bat, horse, water, crackers, mom, Harrison, and blue. These words are words that are used to add onto conversations or communicative exchanges when talking about more specific details.

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Scheduling A Core Word of The Week - The Autism Helper

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Core vocabulary is so powerful because it gives a way for our learners to communicate with a limited amount of words. I can look at a core board, and think of all of the different things I can talk to a friend about on a lunch date at our local coffee shop, even with the limited amount of words.

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Core Word Curriculum - Core Word Curriculum

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Everyone has something to say. Working closely with the AAC community, we build apps and share best practice to help you communicate with the world.

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Digital books for beginning readers of all ages

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Mr. Clay! A fun way to teach specific Core Words. 

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You'll also find some video models and How To's ranging from iPad programing to articulation exercises. Some video's are for specific kids I work with, so the language, funny voices, etc. cater to them. Disclaimer: If you are concerned about the speech and language development of your loved one please contact a speech language pathologist near you.

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Strategies that Work- Directs you to our Strategies Padlet

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Strategies that Work- Directs you to our Strategies Padlet

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Harold is an observant and active high school senior. Jade is blind and has severe intellectual disabilities. Jeffrey is an elementary student who has complex physical needs. Nathan is an enthusiastic and energetic preschool student. Do you know a Harold, Jade, Jeffrey, or Nathan?

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Project Core - A Stepping-Up Technology Implementation Grant Directed by the Center for Literacy and Disability Studies

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Gestalt Language Processing is getting a lot of buzz in the field of AAC. AssistiveWare Support Team member and part-time AAC user Lily Konyn dives deeper into what it means and, most importantly, how it might influence our AAC tools and supports.

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The doors to the AssistiveWare Core Word Classroom are open! The Core Word Classroom is a free resource designed to support the implementation of any communication device based on core words.

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A low-tech option is a great tool as a back-up to the dedicated solution, use for modeling or during water activities. These low-tech printable options are available to support some of the WordPower ™ files. Pre-made downloadable options are offered for the WordPower42 Basic, 60 Basic, 60 and the 108 location files. Note the 108 location option will include a full page flip to verbs. WordPower48 Español Básico recently joined the WordPower low-tech family. The flipbook downloads include instructions to make the flipbooks for these great low-tech options. These options are designed with flips to the access more vocabulary within various categories, similar to the way you would navigate the vocabulary on a NovaChat® or ChatFusion™.

*Please note that printers may have variations that cause downloaded pages do not line up perfectly. It is recommended to print, laminate, cut and check the alignment of the flips before you punch holes. Adjust by cutting or aligning flips before punching holes.

You will find personal manual communication board options and poster size options. The manual communication boards can be printed on standard or legal size paper. The poster size options allow you to customize the size. We have tried printing at 34.5 by 53 inches with success. In addition to the 88 location Core Words Poster, you will find an option to download the individual core words (grouped 4 on a page) to create pull-offs to the poster or build the poster through individual buttons.

If you want to create your own customized low -tech option, check out the video tutorial providing you with a how-to demonstration. The ChatEditor software is used to customize the low tech options. Create a low-tech option using the customized NovaChat or ChatFusion file.

Virtual Background

Flip Options

Personal Manual Communication Boards

Cantonese Translation
Russian Translation
Japanese Translation
Traditional Chinese Translation
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A Smart Chart is a list of the icon sequence/s you will need to locate the target vocabulary for this lesson. Choose your language system and level to access the specific Smart Chart you'll need.

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Up to 25 smart charts can be saved with up to 25 target words each. Your Smart charts can be colored according to parts of speech to enhance familiarity and aid learning.

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Download and print PDF books of the core word pages from our TD Snap app. These communication books are a great introduction to language for symbol-supported communicators before they get their device. Or keep them on hand as a simple solution to be used in the car, at the playground, near the pool, or anywhere else it might be inconvenient to use a device.

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Download and print PDF books of the core word pages from our TD Snap app. These communication books are a great introduction to language for symbol-supported communicators before they get their device. Or keep them on hand as a simple solution to be used in the car, at the playground, near the pool, or anywhere else it might be inconvenient to use a device.

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Over 60,000 Scalable Images

Only $36.00/year

Individual and Group Accounts

SoundFinder™ and Minimal Pairs Tool

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