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Communication Supports Inventory (Rowland, Oken, & Steiner)

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Communication Supports Inventory (Rowland, Oken, & Steiner)

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AAC Modeling Intervention- Research Review

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AAC Decision Making for Children with Severely Unintelligible Speech

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Link to FREE Downloadable,
Printable, Core Word Boards

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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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AssistiveWare Core Word Classroom - Resources for implementing core word AAC

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Sounding Board
GoTalkNOW Lite
AAC Speak
CoughDrop

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Let's help those with complex communication needs make their voices heard, using good technology that actually makes things easier and supports everyone in helping the individual succeed.

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Project-Core.com
FREE Core Boards

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Link to FREE Downloadable,
Printable Core Boards:

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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
Poster

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Generative Language & AAC

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Wecome to the Communication Matrix

Understanding what individuals are capable of today is the first step toward helping them reach their potential.

Assessment

The Communication Matrix is a free assessment tool created to help families and professionals easily understand the communication status, progress, and unique needs of anyone functioning at the early stages of communication or using forms of communication other than speaking or writing.

"I am very excited about using this Matrix as part of our assessment and treatment plan for students with ASD." - Special Education Teacher

Community

Our Community includes an active forum where SLPs, teachers, families, and researchers can connect, share information, learn from the field, and offer and receive support.

"I love a focus on complex communication needs. Frequently I look at sites or information that does not apply to my students. It is great to have a site that focuses on the students I work with." - Parent

Purchase Paper and PDF copies of the Communication Matrix Assessment here.

See who is using the Communication Matrix around the world

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The Communication Matrix is a free assessment tool created to help families and professionals easily understand the communication status, progress, and unique needs of anyone functioning at the early stages of communication or using forms of communication other than speaking or writing.

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IMPAACT Program to Teach Partners How to Support AAC

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AAC and Early Intervention

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AAC Myths Revealed- Mayer Johnson

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Univ of Nebraska Lincoln 20 FAQs

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Stimming or Learning??

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Facilitating AAC in the Home/School Environments

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AAC to support speech production

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Natural Speech & AAC Intervention

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Phrases/Functions from 32 Core Vocabulary

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Do's & Don'ts of AAC

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Communication Function and Means Checklist

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Data Collection Language Functions

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Language Functions w/Written Prompts

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Data Collection Blank

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Aligned to AAC Profile

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20 Core Word Starters

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Activations/Locations

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PrAACtical AAC Goals That Matter

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PrAACtical AAC Goals That Matter

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PRC Suggested Goals

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AAC Prompting Hierarchy

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Prompting Techniques

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TouchChat WordPower HD
Proloquo2Go
GoTalkNow+

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Descriptive Teaching Model

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NCCSE AT PD Site

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AAC Implementation - Totally Terrific Teaching Techniques and Technology Tools Tour

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Link to GREAT iPad stands!

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Gibson Holders 6AC 3-Wire Display Stand with Deep Edge, Black, 4-Pack

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Size table: 6AC-8-1/2" x 3-3/4"w x 2-1/4" bend also sold individually, by the dozen and in a master pack quantity of 12 dozen. See "Gibson Holders display stands" the 6AC is machine riveted to three heavy vinyl coated, steel wires for continuous firm tension. The 6AC is 8 1/2" in height, 3 3/4" w...