This guide has been created by Adventures with AAC!The easy-to-follow sequences help guide the learners to the accurate location while also teaching them new aspects of language by answering questions based on OBJECT FUNCTION!Step-by-Step instructions for TouchChat and Novachat with Word Power 42 an...
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In teaching and talking about teaching AAC use, a lot of time is spent on deciding which should be the first words taught to an aac user. ...
The ABCS of AAC: V is for voice.
It’s AAC month! AAC is an important aspect of my job as a special education teacher. What is AAC? AAC stands for Assistive and Augmentative Communication. It can be anything that helps a person communicate. Why is AAC so important? Imagine if you suddenly lost your ability to talk or even use parts of your […]
Find free low-tech AAC resources for adults. Find links and descriptions of sites where you can find pre-made materials or make your own.
This guided AAC book has been created and designed by Adventures in AAC!This series is designed for TouchChat with Word Power 42 and above communicators.The easy-to-follow sequences help guide and teach core words with reading and literacy! Learn some core vocabulary about going to school! Make book...
Using AAC for communication in the classroom can be overwhelming. Here are my tips for using AAC to support students in the classroom.
Overview of AAC phrases and buzzwords, with a short explanation and links to more information.
Browse over 730 educational resources created by Core Connect AAC in the official Teachers Pay Teachers store.
Supports for language learning
A lot of my kiddos have limited or emerging language skills. Some students use AAC devices to clarify their speech. Others use it as their sole means of communication. Since my students are in the 3-5 year old they need to be taught how to use their AAC device. Aided simulation is communication strategy, where…
This digital in-class and distance learning interactive activity is specifically designed for students with CVI, low vision, early intervention, multiple disabled including AAC/switch users. It has high contrast and uncluttered background perfect for CVI students. The student will identify 20 dif...
Supports for language learning
This week, at Beit Issie Shapiro, a small group of occupational therapists and speech therapists from the day programs gathered in the library to “play” in a workshop led by Frank Marciano, engineer, maker, father to a child with disabilities,…Read more ››
Amber Lieto – AAC Activities and Aided Language Input Multiple methods (lo-tech, high-tech, switch use, adapted games) for demonstrating communicative functions. Goals targeted: emergent AAC skills (following ability continuum), requesting, commenting, asking questions, sharing information, early literacy, greetings, and familiarity with navigational symbols/smart keys. Students will learn language carries meaning through consistent modeling using a total communication approach. Students K-3.
This digital in-class and distance learning interactive activity is specifically designed for students with CVI, low vision, multiple disabled and AAC/switch users. It has high contrast and uncluttered background perfect for CVI students. Share your computer screen to use for distance learning.Scan ...
Increase Communication Functions Increase Word Variety Device Use and Navigation AAC Access Communication Repair For more information on AAC goal writing, I’d highly recommend Linda Burkhart’s goal writing resource here. Read more about my goals here. Tips for AAC Success Effective AAC implementation should focus on these three research-supported priorities: If you’re looking for a […]
This fall, I started created some Core Adapted Books for my AAC users. It inspired me to build an AAC Book Lending Library for my school. I have always used books to target core vocabulary but this fall I started adding sentence strips right into the books. After I did the first one, I realized […]
Nothing makes me happier than combining literacy with communication opportunities. In my K-2 classroom 90% of my students use alternative methods to support their communication or use AAC exclusively as their voice. I’ve learned so much about AAC and ways to incorporate it into my classroom over the past few years. Here’s a simple activity to combine read-a-loud and AAC modeling. This is a huge hit in my classroom and I’m sure your students will love it, too!
