Quick core is a large vocabulary set, with all buttons at most 2 button-presses away. Currently Quick Core 112 has about 4,500 words but can grow to up to 12,000. We are often working with therapists and experts to revise and improve our vocabulary sets. The board levels are based loosely around themes, but the real value of the vocabulary set is in its consistent motor plan. The top level has many common core words, with additional core and fringe words available in the second level. With so many words available with so few button presses, the communicator can gradually discover and learn motor paths for what they want to say. This board is part of a set, with additional grid sizes available: - https://app.mycoughdrop.com/example/core-24 - https://app.mycoughdrop.com/example/core-60 The included vocabulary was originally collected from multiple sources, including: - DLM Core Maps (http://www.med.unc.edu/ahs/clds/files/corevocabpdf) - AAC RERC (http://aac.unl.edu/VLAACCU1.html) - PrAACtical AAC (http://praacticalaac.org/praactical/aac-vocabulary-lists/) - English Word Frequencies (https://www.wordfrequency.info/free.asp) - AACText.org (http://aactext.org/imagine/) - Core Compilation by Anderson/Bittner (https://www.dropbox.com/s/8j6u56nat47lo2r/2013%2002%2028%205%20Core%20Vocabulary%20List%20Comparison%20color%20coded%20horizontal.docx) Once collected, the vocabulary was weighted based on recurrence and ordered position, and additional fringe vocabulary is added based on real-word feedback. The main board layout is based on starter core word recommendations from Carole Zangari (http://praacticalaac.org/praactical/core-samples/), Kate Ahern (https://www.facebook.com/groups/aacresources/permalink/699006890189441/) and others, and is laid out according to common English sentence structure, with pronouns, then verbs, then adjectives, with supplements, questions, social at the bottom. Additional vocabulary is organized loosely with some groups being more intuitive than others ("do" contains additional active words, "know" contains learning and school words, "with" contains ingredients and condiments). For most users it will be easier to learn the buttons over time rather than trying to memorize the categories. This strategy isn't unique to CoughDrop (http://www.speakforyourself.org/uncategorized/vocabulary-organized-speak/) but it can be a little intimidating at first. If you're stuck, use "Find a Button" when you're first getting started! If you're planning to add your own vocabulary, don't be afraid you're putting it in the "wrong" spot, just put it somewhere and help the communicator find and get used to the placement. Consistency is most important! -- Communication board "Quick Core 112", 8 x 14