AAC Core Words: Non-Speaking Autism

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Practice identifying likes and dislikes while working on beginning writing skills and sentences structure.  The book has 14 pages, and the student will match the corresponding pictures to the sentence strip, creating opinion sentences with ease. (Ex: I don't like to eat broccoli.)  File Folder Companion- has the same 14 food choices + 6 other food options, your students will match the foods to the page (like or don't like)  Included 10 MB PDF  |  20 pages 14-page book + Digital Drag and Drop Version Picture and word pieces for writing sentences Writing worksheet to copy down the sentences they've created File Folder Companion Set  Instructions of set up and all picture pieces are included!  After students finish writing the book I like to have them practice copying down the sentences they have made.  This is a great way to have students work on forming their own opinions, especially for students with minimal verbal skills, as well as getting students to use proper sentence structure. 

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The AAC Handbook and Toolkit is a great resource for educators who want to ensure the entire team (parents, teachers, support staff, etc.) has the knowledge and resources necessary for implementing and teaching AAC.   My love of AAC began years ago, when I worked with my first AAC client fresh out of school- an amazing girl with Cerebral Palsy who opened my eyes up to the world of AAC. Along the way I've learned that many of us, no matter how great our intentions are, struggle to implement AAC in a way that works for students & their teams.  My passion and goal is to make AAC implementation more straight-forward (and more enjoyable because AAC is so dang necessary)! This AAC handbook gives you the information you need to get the whole team (teacher, SLP, professionals, paraprofessionals) on board with current AAC strategies.  This resources includes three sections as follows: AAC Training Handbook  AAC Toolkit  the visuals and materials you need to embed AAC naturally throughout the day.  + Video Instruction for each material to ensure the team knows how to implement each strategy effectively.  AAC Data Sheets  AAC Participation Plan   As a licensed SLP, I've had a lot of experience with AAC.  I've witnessed, many times over, that AAC success hinges on one very important factor: consistency. AAC users need and deserve consistent exposure to communication and modeling.  To get this consistency, they need all important members of their life on board with their communication system.  It's no secret that many educational teams struggle with AAC consistency.  Do I believe that this happens because teams don't care or put in the effort?  No.  I believe it happens because teams need more support. A handbook can help people learn the basic skills that they need.  (And that's why I wrote one!)   But I don't believe in stopping at a handbook. I believe in supporting teachers and educational professionals in incorporating AAC into classrooms in a way that is simple, cohesive, and natural.  So, enter the AAC in the Toolkit. This kit delivers a plethora of materials to get you started with ease.  Because your team doesn't just need AAC info dumped in your laps- - - You all need practical ways to help you implement what you've learned. This resource also includes data sheets, classroom visuals, Google Slides access to edit the icons, core vocabulary boards, clear directions for modeling, AAC research citations, staff handouts, and so much more! This packet does not include information about AAC assessment (which is really a separate training that is valuable to seek out).  It is also important to note that this product may be used with any type of AAC.  It will not give any device-specific information. If you have any questions about this packet, please email me at krystie@adapted4specialed.com and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.   Spanish parent handbook is included.  ___________________________________ Copyright © AdaptEd 4 Special Ed Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

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Meg Mott, M.S CCC-SLP and mother of an autistic son, has created robust core vocabulary lesson plans to engage her students with complex communication needs. And she's sharing the love with YOU! Meg's lesson plans are a well-rounded set of materials that she knows will work for a wide range of students. Weekly Materials Include: Introductory Game Animated E-Book Movement Break Interactive Activity Additional Video/Book Activity Parent Handout Homework Need more lessons? Click Here to View Set 2 Need more lessons? Click Here to View Set 3 Focus Words These core vocabulary plans take the most common words used in everyday language and teaches them in context - opening up a world of communication for special learners. AAC Core Vocabulary Focus Words: Go (2 lessons) Turn (2 lessons) Eat Come Put Help Not/Don't (2 lessons) Like Open Want All Done More What? I/You On Off Drink What's Included: Lessons for each AAC Word includes:  Introductory Game: Every lesson plan comes with a low-pressure game or activity to help introduce the target core word. These games are individually crafted for each specific lesson. Animated E-Book: Real images are carefully collected and arranged in each book, resulting in unique and aesthetically pleasing material. Each book page (a minimum of 10 pages per book) has a moving component to grab attention and keep students engaged. Movement Break: It's crucial to recognize that students need time to move their bodies (especially with all of the screen-time in the current world). Each lesson plan comes with a suggested movement break that is related to the target core word. These range from simple (links for dance videos) to more complex (games designed around movement). Additional Activity: All lesson plans include an extra activity that may center around a song, a video, a book or even a guided drawing. Parent Handout: We are all about supporting our students to the fullest. Core vocabulary, like anything, has its best chance of success when it is used across settings. Parent handouts are provided for each core word to ensure that parents have some direction for practicing core vocabulary at home! Homework:  Each lesson includes a simple homework activity. These are easily shared with parents electronically. From a "book report" that can be used any week, to specific homework based on a target word- we've got you covered. 

Practice creating simple verb sentences with this adapted book. (ex: He is eating.) This book works on beginning writing skills and sentences structure as your students match the corresponding pictures to the sentence strip, creating pronoun + is + verb + ing sentences with ease. (Ex: He is jumping.) Great, interactive way to Increase MLU (mean length of utterance)! Specifications Digital Download: PDF 7 MB 11 page adapted book + No Prep Google Slides Version Verbs: waving, walking, sitting, singing, running, riding, kicking, jumping, skipping rope, sleeping, and eating. 2 options for picture pieces- pieces for each page, or a sentence strip. Writing Worksheet- to copy down the sentences they created. Great for Independent Work Station or Therapy Session Reviews Noeimi R- I am so happy I discovered this resource. It was not only helpful for my students with special needs but also for my newcomers who are just becoming aware with language structures and patterns. Very cool resource. Thanks! Annarose F. - So great! I have so many kiddos on my caseload targeting describing action words and using the appropriate word order! Can't get enough of these resources! Buyer-I love these books! I especially like that this one has non-identical pieces to match as it makes it more challenging. Buyer- Perfect visual and interactive product for my special education classroom. The students worked toward independence with verbs using this! Elizabeth K.- Good for my students using AAC to learn to generate simple sentences.

Builds Confidence In Your Early Readers Differentiating is a breeze, when you have the right materials. Earliest readers can use the visual supports at the bottom of each page to find success right away.  The student can either read the sentence strip at the bottom of the page, or use the adaptable pieces to match the corresponding pictures to create a sentence. Example Sentences: I see 3 red crayons. I see a blue crayon. I see a purple crayon and a pink crayon. I see a green crayon next to an orange crayon. 20 MB | 105 pages Zip File  Includes 1 Adapted Book & 3 Easy Reader Books (with 2 versions of each)  Adapted Book:  How Many? What Color? What? 10 Adaptable Pages A total of 6 easy readers are included in this set. Each set comes with a completed sentence strip at the bottom and a version where the animals are left blank. I see a _______. I see a _______ next to a _________. I see a _______ and a ________. Picture/ Word Pieces Sentence Strip Numbers 1-10Colors: blue, green, pink, red, purple, light blue, light green, dark green orange, yellow, grey, teal. 

Builds Confidence In Your Early Readers Earliest readers can use the visual supports at the bottom of each page to find success right away.  Your kids will beam with pride as they learn to read independently!   Details Your student can either read the sentence strip at the bottom of the page or use the adaptable pieces to match the corresponding pictures to create a sentence. (Ex: I see a police man. I see a police man and a crossing guard. I see a waiter next to a cook.)  Includes 3 Easy Reader Books (with 2 versions of each) and 1 Bonus Easy Reader: He/ She is a __________. Each set comes with a completed sentence strip at the bottom and a version where the animals are left blank. I see a _______. I see a _______ next to a _________. I see a _______ and a ________. He/ She is a ____________.Picture/ Word Pieces Sentence Strip Included Jobs/ Occupations: painter, waiter, delivery man, fire man, dentist, scientist, gardener, nurse, construction worker, janitor, doctor, pizza man, police man, vet, cook, teacher, crossing guard and bus driverGreat for Independent Work Station  The work has been done for you.  Simply click, download, and open on a tablet or computer, and your students will up and reading in a flash. Or you can print and bind yourself.  Grab your bundle of 7 Digital Readers now! 19 MB | 153 pages Zip File  Digital Setup  Have no time to prep?  You can get started with the interactive digital versions 💻 in a matter of SECONDS.  Not minutes, seconds, seriously!  Digital Versions are saved on Google Slides™    

Introducing the Nursery Rhymes Emergent Reader Bundle - a selection of classic rhymes rewritten using core vocabulary, designed to help students build language, reading, and reading comprehension skills. This bundle includes versions of 11 popular nursery rhymes, each adapted to make use of sight words and other high-frequency words. Reading these familiar rhymes will help to boost confidence and expand your students' reading abilities. So let's get started with some classic fun that helps young readers grow! [ P R O D U C T • I N C L U D E S ] 22 Emergent Readers Level 1: Nursery Rhyme Song Reader Level 2: Nursery Rhyme Core Word (aka sight words) version Reading Comprehension Accompaniment Visuals for Characters Visuals for Settings Story Event Sequencing Task Visual Comprehension Questions Nursery Rhymes: Mary had a Little Lamb The Wheels on the Bus Jack and Jill The Itsy Bitsy Spider Baa Baa Black Sheep Humpty Dumpty The Five Little Ducks On Top of Spaghetti 5 Little Monkeys Sing a Song of Six Pence Old MacDonald [ R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S ] Use on your iPad/ tablet to save on printing costs. Project the book for the entire class to see, and avoid printing anything.

Ensure that your students get daily practice in the classroom by using these task boxes/task cards/rotation activities!     This set seriously makes core vocabulary AAC practice a no-brainer. Great for both independent work as well as working with your paraprofessionals.   This is set 1 and it has everything you need to get lots of fun repetitive practice the following core vocabulary words: get, eat, drink, put, happy and sad.  Includes Get: Get/Don’t Get:  Shopping List Task Bin Get/Don’t Get:  Gift Shopping Task Get it:  Sensory Bins Eat: Eat/Don’t Eat:  Sorting Task Bin Eat:  Fine motor activity Drink: Drink/Don’t Drink:  Sorting Task Bin Put: Put In:  Utensil Sorting Task Bin Put on:  Counting Bears Task Bin Put In:  Recipe Task Happy/Sad: Happy/Sad:  Emotion ID cards That’s 10 complete core vocabulary tasks- totaling 98 pages of communication practice!

Builds Confidence In Your Early Readers Differentiating is a breeze, when you have the right materials. Earliest readers can use the visual supports at the bottom of each page to find success right away.  Looking for more books? Click here to checkout the full set of "I see Animals" readers.  How it Works  The student can either read the sentence strip at the bottom of the page, or use the adaptable pieces to match the corresponding pictures to create a sentence. Ex: I see a horse. I see a pig and a horse. I see a goat next to a pig. What's Included 12 MB | 102 pages Zip File   Includes 3 Easy Reader Books (with 2 versions of each)  A total of 6 easy readers are included in this set. Each set comes with a completed sentence strip at the bottom and a version where the animals are left blank.  I see a _______.  I see a _______ next to a _________.  I see a _______ and a ________.  Text Only Picture/ Word Pieces Sentence Strip  Farm Animals: goat, cow, pig, chicken, donkey, horse, turkey, duck, sheep, rabbit, dog