AAC Core Words: Non-Speaking Autism

Introducing the The Itsy Bitsy Spider Rhyme Emergent Reader + Reading Comprehension! This reader is adapted from classic nursery rhymes, rewritten with core vocabulary (aka sight words) for easier reading. The simplified language makes it perfect for students just starting to build their reading skills. Plus, the included reading comprehension questions help to further develop their understanding of the story. Emergent Readers Emergent Reader of The Itsy Bitsy Spider The Itsy Bitsy Spider Nursery Rhyme Song Version Reading Comprehension Accompaniment Visuals for Characters Visuals for Settings An Event Sequencing Task Visual Comprehension Questions [ 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. Enjoying this? You'll love our complete nursery rhyme bundle! It's packed with more sensory-rich stories for endless fun and learning. Don't wait, upgrade your storytelling experience now! Click here to explore the full bundle.

Core Vocabulary Put the Words That Pack a Punch Into Your AAC Users Vocabulary Roughly 80% of What We Say Consists of Just 300 Words When you teach your students CORE vocabulary, you're giving them so much more than just a few words.  You're giving them a way to communicate! List of What's Included 19 Focus Core Words: Big, Little, Dirty, Clean, Go, Stop, Good, Bad, Here, There, Look, Like, Now, Ready, Later, This, That, Turn and Do.  Each set comes with Core Books, Games, Word Work, Core Words Focus Phrases (for modeling language)  Big and Little Core Words Set Core Books: Big or Little Get Big or Get Little Growing Up Little to Big  Games: Big/ Little BINGO Big/ Little Matching Game Big/ Little Word Work Big and Little Focus Words PostersBig and Little CORE Phrases to Model Dirty and Clean Core Words Set Core Books: Clean or Dirty? Do You Like Getting Dirty? Help Me Clean Now Games: Dirty/ Clean Dirty/ Clean Word Work Dirty and Clean Focus Words PostersDirty and Clean CORE Phrases to Model Go and Stop Core Words Set Core Books:  Come in, Go Away! Go, Go, Go!  Stop, Please! We Go Games:  Stop and Go Signs  Stop, Go Game Go and Stop Word Work Go and Stop Focus Words PostersGo and Stop CORE Phrases to Model Good and Bad Core Words Set Core Books:  Good Boy... Bad Boy  Good or Bad How Does it Look? Games: Good Dog, Bad Dog Matching GameGood and Bad Word Work Good and Bad Focus Words PostersGood and Bad CORE Phrases to Model Here and There Core Words Set Core Books:  Come Here!  Elf HUNT  I Want to Go... THERE There it is Fairy  Games: Here/ There Game Here and There Word Work Here and There Focus Words PostersHere and There CORE Phrases to Model Look and Like Core Words Set Core Books:  Eat Like A...  Look at Me  Look, Do you like it?  Look, Do you like it? 2  Look, Don't Look  We Like to Play  Look and Like Word Work Look and Like Focus Words PostersLook and Like CORE Phrases to Model Now, Ready and Later Core Words Set Core Books:  Are You Ready? Get Ready Now or Later? Games: Now or Later Game Now, Later Word Work Now, Ready, Later Focus Words PostersNow, Ready, Later CORE Phrases to Model This and That Core Words Set Core Books: Don't Eat That!  Get This, Get That I Want That!  Take this, Don't take that (Beach)  Take this, Don't take that (School)  This and That Word Work This and That Focus Words PostersThis and That CORE Phrases to Model Turn and Do Core Words Set Core Books:  Do Your Work! I do it, You do it!  Turn it  Who Does? Whose Turn?  Turn and Do Word WorkTurn and Do Focus Words PostersTurn and Do CORE Phrases to Model + 3 Of our Hugely Popular CORE Adapted Fairytales to get you started! BONUS Now includes Core Vocabulary Motivational Posters  Keep Calm and Model On  Keep it Simple and Keep it Core All you need is CORE Yes I can This this. Core words Give me a turn  I want that now I will do it! Each poster comes in full color and printer friendly versions. As well as focus keyword posters to keep everyone on your team on the same page. Great for Independent Work Stations Why Go Core? When you teach your students CORE vocabulary, you're giving them so much more than just a few words.  You're giving them the words they need to start a conversation, to comment to a friend, or to ask for something they want, or interject into a conversation. Simply put, you're giving them the words they need to communicate. Instead of teaching your student to say- "Apple...Apple...Apple" by handing them a laminated picture of an apple. They'll be able to say- "want more" or point and say "there" to indicate where their snack is. Core words are the words we all use to communicate with each other every day. Give your students the words they need to develop true language skills, don't hold them back to simply requesting items that are in their immediate vicinity. Are you ready for the best part? Teaching core words are... way easier than picture exchange systems! No more printing/ cutting/ laminating the same set of nouns, only to have them destroyed or lost in a few days. If you're teaching non-verbal students you can use a speech generating device or the low tech version- core boards (we've supplied you with a link if you don't already have one) and you just print and laminate, that's it, everything they need is just on one page, and no more moving pieces to lose, it's amazing! We hope you're ready to switch over, and Go CORE. This packet has everything you need to get started! This packet is HUGE!  It provides a plethora of resources to your students engaged and communicating. With CORE language the focus is on getting students to truly develop their language, by understanding the words and how they are used in conversation.Get started with focus word sets. This product has 19 focus words + a few our super popular CORE Adapted Fairytales to get you started with Core Vocabulary Guarantee  All of our products are classroom tested and therapy tested- we’ve used them ourselves and know that they are effective! AdaptEd is made up of a team (SLP, OT and SPED teacher / AT Specialist) so that we can offer you the best, and the most reliable resources possible. We know how frustrating it can be to spend your hard earned money on something- only to open it and find out it’s not what you were looking for. That- this simply is not going to do anything useful for you or your students. We don’t want that- and we know you don’t either! If you’re not completely satisfied with your download email us at krystie@adapted4specialed.com and let us know. We’d love to see how we can fix it!

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 1 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. Core Vocabulary Focus Words:  Stop Get  Look/See Up Good Make Work In Who Read Different Bad Hear/Listen Take  Do  Again Wait Happy Sick Out Lesson for each AAC core vocabulary 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. 

Introducing the Old MacDonald Had a Farm Rhyme Emergent Reader + Reading Comprehension! This reader is adapted from classic nursery rhymes, rewritten with core vocabulary (aka sight words) for easier reading. The simplified language makes it perfect for students just starting to build their reading skills. Plus, the included reading comprehension questions help to further develop their understanding of the story. [ P R O D U C T • I N C L U D E S ] Emergent Readers Emergent Reader of Old MacDonald Had a Farm Old MacDonald Had a Farm Nursery Rhyme Song Version Reading Comprehension Accompaniment Visuals for Characters Visuals for Settings An Event Sequencing Task Visual Comprehension Questions [ 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. P.S. If you like this book you might want to check out our Fairy Tale bundle. Get 30% off when you purchase the full set.

Introducing the The Wheels on the Bus Rhyme Emergent Reader + Reading Comprehension! This reader is adapted from classic nursery rhymes, rewritten with core vocabulary (aka sight words) for easier reading. The simplified language makes it perfect for students just starting to build their reading skills. Plus, the included reading comprehension questions help to further develop their understanding of the story. [ P R O D U C T • I N C L U D E S ] Emergent Readers Emergent Reader of The Wheels on the Bus The Wheels on the Bus Nursery Rhyme Song Version Reading Comprehension Accompaniment Visuals for Characters Visuals for Settings An Event Sequencing Task Visual Comprehension Questions [ 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. P.S. If you like this book you might want to check out our Fairy Tale bundle. Get 30% off when you purchase the full set.

These easy-to-use books teach: counting, colors, sights words and sentence structure. Do you want to help your students become more engaged in their learning?These books are perfect for any student who needs a little extra practice with answering questions. They're also great for ESL learners, special education students, and those struggling with reading comprehension. With 5 levels of difficulty, these books will meet the unique needs of every learner!Your students will love this interactive book that they can use independently or as part of a group activity. It's an engaging way to get them talking about what they see and writing sentences at the same time! Plus it's easy to differentiate between levels so each student is challenged appropriately. Purchase your copy today! Differentiated Levels  5 differentiated levels included to ensure that these book will meet the unique needs of YOUR students.  Get your students engaged in their learning with these hands-on interactive books.  Students match the corresponding pictures to answer the questions while simultaneously writing an I see... sentence. (Ex: I see 6 blue pumpkins.)  Digital Setup  Get started with the interactive digital versions 💻 in a matter of SECONDS... Digital Versions are saved on Google Slides™  

What do you like about Christmas and the holidays? I love playing in the snow, but there's definitely things I don't enjoy...  Holiday traffic. That Rudolph movie (clay-mation is weird to me, ok?) This book is designed to help little ones or individuals with special needs to share what they love about Christmas and the holiday season while giving them a way to say what they don't like as well.  13.2 MB PDF  |  27 pages 21-page book + 3 Interactive Worksheets you can send home  

 This set of play companions will help you to teach your students to engage in play in a natural and fun atmosphere.  Many of our students benefit from visuals, so why not use visuals to teach play skills?!?  That’s the idea behind this visual companion set.  An adult models the play task by using a visual support that is carefully disguised as part of the play  (Doctor’s notes, Parent’s To-Do List, etc).  When it’s the student’s turn they have the same visual support available to them.  They simply check off the tasks as they go! Visual supports mean less prompting and more INDEPENDENCE!  Oh, and the visual supports are also paired with core vocabulary phrases appropriate for each play task.  Let’s get them talking!  Let’s get them playing! We can all agree that teaching play skills is SOOO important.  But why does it have to be so hard?  Well . . . NOW IT DOESN’T have to be!!!  Details 50 Page PDF Download Doctor Play:  Use the “Doctor’s Notes” and a toy doctor kit to perform “check ups” on peers. Pet Play: Choose a pet and take care of all its basic needs with the “Pet Owner’s To-Do List”. Restaurant Play: Take orders from peers and serve up meals with the “Waiter’s Notes” and menu. Train Play: Use language to set up a train track and direct traffic. Baby Play: Use the Parent’s “To-Do List” to take care of baby’s basic needs.  This set also includes BONUS scripts for lunch and recess times!  Break times are fantastic learning opportunities! Get your students using functional communication and core vocabulary during social moments.

Do you want to help your students become more engaged in their learning? These books are perfect for any student who needs a little extra practice increasing their mean length of utterance. They're also great for ESL learners, special education students, and those struggling with reading comprehension. With 2 levels of difficulty, these books will meet the unique needs of every learner! Purchase your copy today! What's Included Printable  Prints on regular sized paper. 8.5x11 Saved in PDF Files  18 Different Places Interactive Sentence Strip Setup Directions Included Digital  Saved on Google Slides 2 Differentiated Drag and Drop Books: Visually Supported Text Text Only  2 differentiated levels included to ensure that these book will meet the unique needs of YOUR students.  Get your students engaged in their learning with these hands-on interactive books.  Digital Setup  Get started with the interactive digital versions 💻 in a matter of SECONDS... Digital Versions are saved on Google Slides™  

 Do your students struggle to ask questions in the classroom and in social settings?  Now you can teach them to ask questions by using vibrant images that will capture their interest! Presented in a simple, easy to use format, this material focuses on asking "Why?"  Included  Set includes 2 asking questions packs and 30 ask and reveal flips for a total of 119 pages!!! Pack 1 and 2  each have 26 pairs of stimulus items for a total of 104 pages of 'guess the blank' fun. Ask and reveal "flips" are fun and engaging! After students successfully ask "Why?" they get to see the answer immediately! Great for both individual work and group work. This material is "no prep" and may be printed OR conveniently presented on a computer or tablet. Reviews Chrysann L. says, "These are great, but may have backfired - one of my students now constantly asks, "Why?" ;) Seriously, though, it's a great idea." Speech Daze says, "A great resource for a hard concept! thank you!" Heather H. says, "I needed a new way to teach why, and this is absolutely perfect! Thank you!"  

Now you can teach them to ask questions by using vibrant images that will capture their interest! Presented in a simple, easy to use format, this material focuses on asking "What is it?"   Included  Set includes 5 asking questions packs for a total of 165 pages!!! Each pack has 15 pairs of stimulus items for a total of 30 pages of 'guess the blank' fun. Sets Included: What is it?  Animals Party Food Beach Garden After students successfully ask "What is it?" they get to see the answer immediately! Great for both individual work and group work. This material is "no prep" and may be printed OR conveniently presented on a computer or tablet.

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 1 Need more lessons? Click Here to View Set 2 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. Core Vocabulary Focus Words:  All Little Where Big Silly Watch Sad Some Down Dirty Clean Feel Give Fast Slow That When Ready Away All Gone Lessons for each AAC core vocabulary 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. 

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 Do your students struggle to ask questions in the classroom and in social settings?  Now you can teach them to ask questions by using vibrant images that will capture their interest! Presented in a simple, easy to use format, this material focuses on asking "Where?"  Included  Set includes 3 asking questions packs for a total of 156 pages!!! Each pack has 26 pairs of stimulus items for a total of 78 pages of 'guess the blank' fun. Where? Sets Included: Locations Lost Edition Animal Homes After students successfully ask "Where?" they get to see the answer immediately! Great for both individual work and group work. This material is "no prep" and may be printed OR conveniently presented on a computer or tablet.

Here and There “2 Words for 2 Weeks,” a series of instructional activities and suggestions for using target core vocabulary words with our students. Why “here” and “there”? These words are powerful for our students because here/ there can be used for many communicative functions.  Includes This packet is HUGE! It provides a full 2 weeks of instructional materials if you are completing tasks daily. With CORE language the focus is on getting students to truly develop their language, by understanding the words and how they are used across multiple settings and environments.  Everything you need to get started is included in this packet! :) Happy teaching!  Core Vocabulary Language Books Come Here! (12 pages) - this adorable book has your students finding dogs making not the best choices, their job is to tell the dog to "Come here!" before he creates more of a mess!  Where is it? Here it is? Find the Elf (22 Pages)- Your students can partner up with this book having one of them practice reading/ asking the question "Where is it?" while the other finds the elf and says "Here it is." Look There Fairy (25 pages) Another look and find book, but this time your student will practice saying "Look there" to direct another person's attention to the location of a fairy hidden in the images. I Want to go... There (13 pages) Your student will be able to express their desire by choosing a location they'd rather go. The question is asked, "Where do you want to go," and they can respond with, "I want to go there" and indicate their choice. The later pages in the book show something/ someone and 2 habitats, your student will indicate where it should be. (ex: a baby: in a crib or on a rollercoaster)  Here/ There Game (13 Pages)  Where does it go? Practice putting everyday household items away with this Here/ There Mat Game. Students draw a card and place it on the mat where it belongs. (ex: plate goes in the kitchen). When they place it down they should say "here" or "there." 11 Word Work No Prep Pages  Information about CORE language, and where to find support to begin the process of going CORE with your students.  This packet is based on a selection of core vocabulary, or the highest frequency words in speech and writing. Remarkably, these seemingly simple words make up roughly 80% of what we say!  They can be used and combined for a full variety of communicative functions (such as initiation, termination, commenting, requesting, asking, interjecting and directing others). Teaching core vocabulary allows students the chance to do more than just get their needs and wants met, but to develop authentic language skills!  Modeling and repetition are important parts of core vocabulary learning and instruction.  You may notice that some products contain repetitive refrains or frequent repetitions of the same core words.  This is done with the intent of getting the most repetition and practice possible while still having fun! Great for Independent Work Station    Core Suggestions Suggestions for using core vocabulary communications boards/ AAC Devices: 1) It’s okay to be slow! Your students will need the extra time to find icons and follow your models, so going slow is only beneficial! 2) Model, model, model. Students learn by watching you use the core board/ device and hearing you speak the words. If your student is hesitant about touching the board at first, then for now you can settle for letting them attend to you using the board. This can be a nice introduction to the idea that the boards are there for communication. 3) You are NOT limited to only using the words “stop” and ‘go.” These words should be the focus of the next two weeks, but feel free to be modeling words and phrases as appropriate in all settings. Also, when you are modeling use of the board you do not need to touch an icon for every single word that you say. For example, you may tell a student “Look at your work,” but the only icon you touch might be “look.”  4) Everybody should be on board. All staff members who interact with the students should get familiar using the core board. This is now a way that we can all communicate with each other.