Aac classroom

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 […]

What is an AAC Device and How Does it Enhance Communication? | Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center

A few weeks ago I got a few questions about what I store in my core vocabulary tubs. I have been meaning to work on this post since then, but I was busy finishing grad. school (YAY!) and then I got sick. So better late than never, right?! Go/ Stop- Material ideas: wind up toys (animals or vehicles are easy to find at the dollar store) cars, trains, books about transportation/ vehicles, things that go, etc. Get a books for free here, here, and here. Activity ideas: Talk about how vehicles go…

It’s such a pleasure to have Angi Pearce back on these pages to share her experiences and passion for teaching students with AAC needs. Angi is a teacher at Kowhai Special School in Hastings,…

Empower AAC users with this list of free printable adapted books. Explore a wealth of resources to improve communication and language skills. Access 400 valuable tools to support AAC communication and learning.

Last summer some colleagues from Bridgeway Academy and I, along with researchers from The Ohio State University, piloted what we called an “immersive AAC classroom” in which all of the …

SLPs who want to improve classroom carryover of AAC can use picture books, words of week programs, and cooking activities.

AssistiveWare Core Word Classroom - Resources for implementing core word AAC

Your condensed guide to free AAC Core Boards. Whether you're experienced with AAC or new to this form of communication this guide will help you support your students while saving you time. You'll find links to popular AAC boards, along with tips to get started.

Free low tech AAC core boards for speech and language therapy, special education classrooms, AAC users, and complex communicators!

AAC stands for Alternative and Augmentative Communication. Basically, it means using different ways of communicating besides verbal speech. Alternative communication methods are typically used when someone is unable to speak or is very difficult to understand. #SpecialEducation

There are many ways to inspire and motivate children to communicate. One way I have found effective is structuring a game/play session. It is important to enable reluctant communicators or those who rely on AAC to fully engage with their peers. AAC means Augmentative and Alternative Communication and can range from Eye-Gaze to PECS (Picture exchange communication system) . The International society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) states

AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) activities can be fun and engaging for people of all ages and abilities. Here are 10 ideas for fun AAC activities. #AdaptedClassroom #SpecialEducation

Predictable chart writing is one of my favorite ways to get kids who are new to writing comfortable with a writing routine. Today, our guest author Ashley Larisey shares detailed information that w…

Personal Access Method and AAC Systems

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AAC Devices come in a variety of forms and determining what type of AAC device will work best for your students can be tricky. The type of AAC device you choose will depend on your students and their needs. Learn about the different types of AAC devices you can use with your special education students here along with my favorite low tech AAC devices and AAC apps.

Great FREE Printables for AAC/PECS to use with students with Autism and PMLD. Awesome free printable communication boards for special ed.

Are you looking for more ways to build vocabulary with students who use AAC devices or a VOD? Here are 6 phrases to get you using AAC more in the classroom!