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Immerse special learners in a transformative language development journey with our Core Phrase Book and accompanying activities. Designed to reinforce the core vocabulary words "I + want/need," this resource offers intensive modeling practice and diverse exercises for optimal learning. Key Features: Reinforces core vocabulary words "I + want/need" Provides intensive modeling practice and diverse exercises Core Phrase Book: Enhances comprehension and differentiation between wants and needs Color-coded pages highlight the contrast between concepts Utilize student's communication supports for effective modeling and aided language input Versatile Resource: Can be used in printed or digital formats Print, laminate, and bind for hands-on engagement Seamlessly integrate into digital platforms Optimal viewing in present mode for digital use Engaging Activities: Sorting Activity): Encourages active participation and understanding Print, laminate, and cut out pictures for sorting Affix with velcro to the blank grid  Color scheme aligns with the core vocabulary word combo book Tracing Activity: Develops sentence construction skills Students trace lines to complete sentences Guide progress using student's communication supports Empowerment: Comprehensive resource for practicing and enhancing essential language skills Ideal for special learners Embark on a transformative language development journey Choose our Core Phrase Book and activities to empower special learners in their language development.

Stop Guessing. Start Aligning. Because when everyone is trying—but support still isn’t working—guessing isn’t the solution. Pathway to Support is a practical handbook for educators, families, and support staff who are tired of piecing strategies together and want support plans to actually work in real life. No more trying strategies in isolation. No more meetings that go in circles. No more plans that look solid on paper but fall apart in practice. What This Handbook Gives You Cross-disciplinary guidance that connects classroom practice, therapy strategies, and system-level insight. A simple, repeatable framework for navigating big emotions: Regulate → Connect → Plan. Real-world examples and tools that keep teams aligned across roles and settings. Practical supports you can use right away—without theory overload. Ready to stop piecing support together?Choose Digital, Print, or Both to start using Pathway to Support today.   What you’ll actually use this for ✅ Quick-Reference Support Tools Real classroom case studies that show what works—and how to adjust when it doesn’t Sensory strategies that support regulation, focus, and readiness to learn Accessible communication tools you can use across learners and settings Clear, practical accommodations with examples you can apply immediately ✅ Real-World Support (Not Just Theory) A simple 3-step plan for high-emotion moments: Regulate → Connect → Plan Step-by-step examples across classrooms, homes, and therapy spaces SMARTIE goal templates that simplify documentation and keep progress visible Collaboration tools that keep educators, therapists, families, and administrators aligned Who this is for (and who it’s not) This handbook is especially helpful if: The IEP looks solid—but the supports still aren’t working Everyone on the team is trying, but not in the same direction You’re tired of escalating plans without meaningful change You want fewer “what do we try next?” moments—and more clarity Not a scripted program. Pathway to Support is a practical guide you can adapt to your students, your setting, and your role—whether you’re in the classroom, the therapy room, or supporting at home. What’s inside (a closer look) Case studies that show how support breaks down—and how to adjust Regulation supports to reduce escalation and increase readiness Communication supports to improve access across contexts Accommodation examples that are practical, specific, and usable Goal + documentation tools to keep progress clear and manageable Collaboration supports that reduce friction and keep teams aligned Support for the adults doing the work—reassurance and perspective Meet the authors Written by a cross-disciplinary team of trusted voices in special education. 👩🏫 Meg Mott, M.S., CCC-SLP — Author of The Neurodiversity Affirming Handbook and Navigating Neurodiversity 👨💼 Eric Oxford, Ed.D. — District leader in special education 👩⚕️ Tami Santisteban, M.S., OTR/L — School-based occupational therapist 👩🎓 Filiz Zeybek, Ed.D. — Special educator and instructional designer Formats, delivery & purchase orders 📦 Print Edition — High-quality handbook shipped to your door 💻 Digital Edition — Instant download so you can start right away 🛒 Bundle Option — Get both formats for the same price as print Need a PO? Email service@adapted4specialed.com Pathway to Support helps you move from uncertainty to alignment—so support plans don’t just exist, they work.

Just 80 words make up about half of everyday English. This is the curriculum that teaches them—systematically, across a full school year. AAC Core Word Builder: The Complete Bundle brings together all three sets of Meg Mott's structured AAC curriculum—60 weeks of ready-to-use lessons designed to turn foundational core vocabulary into real, generalized communication. Created by Meg Mott, M.S., CCC-SLP, AdaptEd's resident AAC specialist and parent of an autistic son. Originally built for teletherapy in 2020 and refined across years of real classroom and clinic use, this curriculum is now trusted by SLPs, special educators, and AAC teams across the country. Buy the bundle and save $30 versus purchasing Sets 1, 2, and 3 individually. Why core words matter Just 80 words make up about half of the English we use every day. These foundational words are how students share what they want, need, and feel—and they're the bridge between isolated vocabulary and real communication. For many students with complex communication needs, reaching those first words can feel out of reach. Without structured, sequenced instruction, core vocabulary stays locked behind frustration. AAC Core Word Builder is the systematic program that changes that—giving you 60 weeks of expert-designed lessons that move students from recognizing words to actually using them, across settings, with the people who matter. What makes this curriculum different This isn't a stack of flashcards or a pile of worksheets. Every week of instruction is built around one core word and seven coordinated activities—designed to engage students through multiple modalities, build regulation into the lesson, and extend learning beyond the session. Introductory games — low-pressure practice that makes new words stick without performance pressure Animated adapted books — real images and movement on every page to hold attention and reinforce the word in context Movement breaks — regulation built in, tied to the target word, so students stay engaged and focused Bonus activities — songs, videos, guided drawings, and book extensions that deepen learning across the week Parent handouts — clear guidance for families so vocabulary actually generalizes to home Homework — simple reinforcement that extends progress across settings, easily shared electronically You're not just teaching words. You're giving students the tools to use those words in authentic conversations, across environments, with the people who matter most. Who this is for SLPs who want a structured, evidence-aligned AAC curriculum without spending Sundays building lessons from scratch Special education teachers supporting students with complex communication needs across a full school year Teletherapy and hybrid clinicians who need engaging, screen-friendly materials that hold attention across digital sessions AAC teams looking for shared lesson materials that align across providers, classrooms, and home Parents wanting to extend AAC learning at home with structured guidance, not generic suggestions What's inside: 60 weeks of lessons The complete curriculum is divided into three sets, each introducing 20 weeks of high-frequency, functional core vocabulary. Together they provide a full school year of systematic AAC instruction. Set 1 — Weeks 1–20The foundation: words that get students moving, asking, and connecting. Go (2 weeks) · Turn (2 weeks) · Not/Don't (2 weeks) · Eat · Come · Put · Help · Like · Open · Want · All Done · More · What? · I/You · On · Off · Drink Set 2 — Weeks 21–40Building on the foundation: regulation, evaluation, and richer interaction. Stop · Get · Look/See · Up · Good · Make · Work · In · Who · Read · Different · Bad · Hear/Listen · Take · Do · Again · Wait · Happy · Sick · Out Set 3 — Weeks 41–60Completing the year: descriptive language, emotional vocabulary, and forward motion. All · Little · Where · Big · Silly · Watch · Sad · Some · Down · Dirty · Clean · Feel · Give · Fast · Slow · That · When · Ready · Away · All Gone Note: In Set 1, three high-utility words (Go, Turn, and Not/Don't) receive two weeks of instruction each because their frequency and functional reach justify the deeper repetition. This is intentional pacing, not padding. Bundle savings Set 1 individually: $59.99 Set 2 individually: $59.99 Set 3 individually: $59.99 Complete Bundle: $149 — save $30 Buy the bundle once. Use it across a full school year. Reuse it every year after. The savings start at checkout; the value compounds across every cohort of students you support. Formats, delivery & purchase orders 💻 Digital download — instant access after purchase 📱 Works on iPad, laptop, Chromebook, or any device with internet access 🎓 Compatible with teletherapy, push-in, pull-out, and home use Purchase orders accepted. Email service@adapted4specialed.com

 Do you know someone who uses an AAC device to communicate? Did you know that there are many ways to communicate, even if someone can't speak? This social skills story is a great way to teach kids about respecting others, no matter how they communicate. It's also a great way to learn more about AAC devices and the different ways people use them to talk.So, if you're looking for a way to help your students understand and respect others, be sure to check out our social skills story: AAC! 10 Page Social Skills Story Editable Text Print and bind into a book, or just read it digitally on any of your devices. P.S. If you like this book, you may be interested in checking out our full collection of Social Skills Stories. Editable Want to edit this book?  Possibly add in a student name or change a picture? 📷 You can do that now! Just click the link in the back of the book and you'll be taken to an editable version saved in google slides! 💻

AAC Handbook for SLPs The SLP’s Guide to AAC: From Assessment to Implementation AAC shouldn’t require guesswork… but most SLPs are left guessing. Most SLPs were never taught how to complete a full AAC assessment, choose the right system, or support teams—yet the moment an AAC user lands on your caseload, you’re expected to know it all. This handbook gives you the structure, clarity, and confidence you should have been handed on day one. Created by Megan Mott, M.S., CCC-SLP—an experienced, neurodivergent SLP—this guide is the step-by-step reference clinicians wish they had from the start. Complete AAC assessments with confidence Understand how to match the right system to the right communicator Support teams so AAC doesn’t fall apart in real classrooms Built for real-world SLPs What You’ll Be Able to Do with This Guide Complete AAC assessments with a clear, repeatable process Choose systems & features that line up with communication needs Train teams without overwhelming them Model AAC without pressure or unrealistic expectations Support emergent & conventional literacy for AAC users Document clearly for IEPs, schools, and insurance Stop guessing—and start leading AAC teams Why This Handbook Is Different This guide doesn’t just talk about AAC—it walks you through the entire process with clear visuals, examples, and real-world guidance. Move from “I’m not sure what to do next” to “I know exactly how to approach this communicator, this team, and this setting.” Table of Contents (What’s Inside) Here’s a readable look at what’s inside the handbook: Chapter 1: AAC Fundamentals Who Uses AAC? Types of AAC Types of AAC Access Types of AAC Tools Chapter 2: AAC Core Values Different, Not Less Autonomy AAC Myths and Truths Chapter 3: AAC Modeling & Practices Types of Vocabulary What Is Motor Planning? What Is Modeling? Model Without Expectation Attribute Meaning Validate All Communication Reasons People Communicate Necessary AAC Strategies Practices to Avoid Chapter 4: AAC Competencies Ask Yourself Chapter 5: AAC Classroom Tips & Ideas Communicating for a Variety of Purposes Chapter 6: AAC & Literacy An Expanded View of Literacy Determining the Level of Instruction Emergent Literacy Instruction Conventional Literacy Instruction Assistive Technology & Literacy Chapter 7: AAC Assessment Feature Matching: Access Method Feature Matching: Symbol Features Feature Matching: Linguistic Features & Vocabulary Feature Matching: Voice Features Feature Matching: Display Features Feature Matching: Positioning & Portability Feature Matching: Additional Features AAC Funding Overview The Assessment Process Part 1: Gather a Case History Part 2: AAC Trials Part 3: Device Recommendations & Documentation Chapter 8: Appendix How Big Is the Problem for Me? Play Activities AAC Data Sheets AAC Modeling & Implementation Learn what implementation looks like when it’s ethical, effective, and doable for busy teams. Model AAC without expectation or pressure Introduce AAC in supportive, safe ways Problem-solve when teams aren’t modeling Validate all communication—not just words Avoid common AAC pitfalls (and understand why they matter) AAC & Literacy Find practical routines for emergent and conventional literacy—paired with assistive technology supports that make sense in real classrooms. Tools & Templates Included Data sheets for all AAC competencies Device trial templates Team-training reminders Lesson ideas Quick-reference charts Checklists & guides Documentation supports Format Options Choose the Format That Fits Your Workflow Physical handbook – premium soft-touch cover, premium paper, and durable metal binding. Digital PDF – searchable, portable, and ideal for team meetings. Bundle: Physical + Digital – get both formats for maximum flexibility. Use the format that makes it easiest to build AAC systems that actually work. AAC doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or improvised. The SLP’s Guide to AAC: From Assessment to Implementation gives you the clarity, structure, and confidence every SLP deserves—so you can stop guessing and start leading.