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This book focuses on the core vocabulary targets “open” and “it.” Your student will have fun practicing core vocabulary while knocking on the door and saying "open it." Full of friends faces/ monsters and zombies, it will keep your students guessing and engaged the entire time, while giving them plenty of opportunities to increase their language. Why Core? We hope you enjoy this CORE vocabulary book! This book 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!

 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! 💻

This Halloween Adapted Book is the perfect way to sneak in some learning this Halloween! The Halloween Adapted Book Emotions is a great way for students to practice identifying emotions, while also increasing their mean length of utterance (MLU). This 16-page easy reader book features adaptive pieces that can be used to create sentences, making it perfect for students with minimal verbal skills. 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: The pumpkin looks happy.) Plus, the fun Halloween theme is sure to keep your students engaged. So don't wait, grab your copy of the Halloween Adapted Book today! Included Emotions: happy, sad, scared, proud, excited, mad, surprised, upset, mean, grumpy, confused, evil, disappointed

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.

Students will compare two objects to determine which is longer or shorter. Short or Longer Adapted Book: 2 options adapted pieces or checkmark Task Bin: Order the items from shortest to longest: answer key is included for students who need more support and are working on matching. Prep is easy as 1-2-3: Print (card stock is recommended for durability) Laminate Cut 174 page PDF

This book focuses on the core vocabulary targets “Who is it?” and “Come in/ Go Away.”  Your student will have fun practicing core vocabulary while knocking on the door and saying "open it." Full of friends faces/ monsters and zombies, it will keep your students guessing and engaged the entire time, while giving them plenty of opportunities to increase their language. Why Core? We hope you enjoy this CORE vocabulary book! This book 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!

These interactive shopping list activities are the perfect grab and go life skills training task. Includes all REAL PICTURES so it is appropriate for all ages, no kiddish clip art graphics! Included Digital Activities:   Shopping List: 25 lists with Visual Supports drag and drop virtual activity to add the items to the basket.  Shopping List: 25 Written lists with drag and drop virtual activity to add the items to the basket.  Included Printable Activities: "Is this on the list?" - 25 task cards "What's missing from the list?" - 25 task cards "What's wrong with this basket?" - 25 task cards Shopping List + Visual Supports: 25 Shopping Lists + Printable Hands-On Manipulatives. Students follow the list and place the items into the basket.  Shopping List: Reading 25 Written Lists: 25 Shopping Lists + Printable Hands-On Manipulatives. Students read each list and place the items into the basket.  Digital Setup:  The PDF download contains the links to the digital version as well as the print option. This set can also be printed and used as a hands-on task bin.  Digital Versions are saved on Google Slides™  

Easy Reader Adapted Books- Increase students MLU, and Vocabulary Development (mean length of utterance) with this adapted book, while helping them to learn concepts about print, and beginning sight words. Allow them to enjoy reading, from the start with these fun/ interactive adaptive books.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 pot.) Earliest readers can use the visual supports at the bottom of each page to find success right away.  What's Included: 3 Kitchen Supplies Easy ReadersPicture/ Word PiecesSentence Strip3 Kitchen Supplies Easy Readers It is a ____. 29-page book I see a ____ and a ______. 13 page book with 2 options Read/ Fill in the blanks. I see a ____ next to a ______. 13 page book with 2 options Read/ Fill in the blanks. Kitchen Supplies: pan, barbecue, pot, spatula, large spoon, stove, blender, microwave, plate, oven mitt, bowl, knife, spoon, fork, ladle, refrigerator, cup, mug, cookie sheet, rolling pin, measuring cup, strainer, wooden spoon, whisk, cutting board, spatula, grater, mixerAll books come with sentence strip and Picture/ Word PiecesSentence Strip makes this an interactive reading experience, have your students build the sentence as they read or fill in the blanks.Builds Confidence In Your Early Readers Your student can either read the sentence strip at the bottom of the page. Use the adaptable pieces to fill in the blanks, or match the corresponding pictures to create a sentence.

Join us as we take a walk through history and celebrate some of the women who have make history.  Learn about their accomplishments and what made their contributions to society and the world so important. Each of the 10 easy reader stories is accompanied by a one-page comprehension worksheet. Upon purchase, a digital pdf that includes all of the stories and worksheets is sent immediately to your email address, ready to download and print in seconds! 78 Page PDF  Digital and Printable PDF Included  Learn about 10 important figures in Women's history.  Included Women  Amelia Earhart Harriet Tubman Helen Keller Jane Goodall Junko Tabei Marie Curie Sally Ride Stephanie Kwolek Susan B. Anthony

"The Carnivorous Plants Trilogy: Decodable Readers with a Bite!" Unveil the thrilling and eerie world of carnivorous plants with our set of three decodable readers! These books are designed to engage even the most reluctant students with their captivating content and real-life images. "Venus Flytrap: The Plant with a Bite!" - Embark on a journey into the fascinating world of Venus Flytraps! This reader is a treasure trove for curious students, filled with real-life images and intriguing facts about this creepy, crawly-devouring plant. To ensure your students fully grasp the concepts, each decodable reader concludes with picture-supported multiple-choice reading comprehension questions. "Pitcher Plants: Nature's Deadly Cup" - Delve deeper into the realm of carnivorous plants with our second installment featuring the enigmatic Pitcher Plants. Real photos and riveting hunting strategies will keep your students engrossed from start to finish.  "Sundews: The Sticky Trap" - Lastly, unravel the sticky secrets of Sundews! Our third decodable reader showcases vivid, real-life images and fun facts that will hook your students from the first page to the last.  Each book is a printable PDF and comes as a digital download file. With a total of 46 pages, each plant has its own separate decodable reader and reading comprehension questions. Plus, we've added bonus information at the back of to extend the learning using multi-sensory storytelling techniques. With "The Carnivorous Plants Trilogy," reading becomes an adventure that's sure to ignite curiosity and wonder in every student!

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

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.

Visual Story Writing with stories about Sam the Firefighter- has your students create their own story by choosing from a variety of visual supports on each page.Student's choose their own story line sequencing, they first build their own story using manipulatives. Then, use a sequencing template to put their story components in order and practice their narrative technique!Also, works on sentence building and identifying appropriate emotions!Each story consists of five parts for the students to sequence.This sequencing set includes: 5 Sam the Firefighter Stories: Printable  Drag and Drop Digital Version Use this set over and over 200 possibilities per story for a total of over 1,000 possibilities for the entire set!   1 A Firefighter can... Adapted Book  Printable  Drag and Drop Digital Version 57 page PDF | 45 Digital Drag and Drop Pages

Introducing our captivating Nutcracker-themed decodable reader set, featuring two leveled readers and visually supported comprehension questions. Unlock the enchanting world of the Nutcracker with these engaging stories that are perfect for young readers! Level 1:  (16 pages) - Join Clara and the brave Nutcracker as they embark on an extraordinary journey . This beautifully illustrated reader is designed to captivate young minds, with six comprehension questions throughout the story to reinforce understanding. Level 2: (14 pages) - Dive deeper into the magical world of the Nutcracker with this leveled reader. This reader includes ten comprehension questions to challenge and engage readers at a higher level. Both leveled readers feature stunning visuals that bring the Nutcracker story to life, making it easier for students to comprehend and connect with the content. The visually supported comprehension questions ensure that students grasp key concepts and develop their reading comprehension skills. As a digital download, the PDF will be delivered to your email immediately upon purchase, allowing for convenient access and printing.  Don't miss out on this magical opportunity to inspire young readers with the timeless tale of the Nutcracker! Start their reading adventure today! Please note: This product does not include the full Nutcracker story but focuses on specific sections adapted for young readers.

A real chapter-book experience for students with significant support needs. Many students with significant intellectual, communication, or learning needs spend years on short passages, simplified stories, and isolated worksheets, without ever getting to follow a chapter book from beginning to end. The Tower Treasure changes that. Across 17 adapted chapters, students meet the characters, follow the mystery, notice clues, make predictions, answer questions, and come back week after week to find out what happens next. 17adapted chapters 700+Google Slides 17weeks of instruction 3printable journal formats Written by a speech-language pathologist. Works with any AAC system. Instant download for projector, board, or tablet. Everything included 17 fully adapted chapters of The Tower Treasure, rewritten in clear, accessible language 700+ Google Slides covering roughly 17 weeks of instruction Visuals for important people, places, and events What, who, and where preview questions for every chapter Multiple-choice and open-ended comprehension questions Interactive "try again" feedback when a student misses a question Look-back screens that send students back into the story to find the answer 3 printable journal formats per chapter: cut-and-paste, fill-in-the-blank with word bank, and independent writing Editable AAC icons to match your students' systems Optional sensory items and tangible extensions for each chapter Preview Chapter 1 free and see exactly how a lesson runs before you buy. A chapter book they can actually be part of The language is made more accessible. Visuals support understanding. Predictable routines help students know what comes next. Students can participate by speaking, pointing, selecting an answer, partner-assisted scanning, using AAC, or writing. The supports are substantial on purpose, but the experience still feels like a real book. What does a week actually look like? Students learn one predictable routine and use it through all 17 chapters: Preview: What? Who? Where? questions introduce key people, places, and events. Read: students follow the adapted chapter with clear language and visual support. Answer: multiple-choice and open-ended questions check understanding. Look back: students return to the story to find information and try again. Journal: students respond using one of three differentiated printable formats. The routine stays familiar while the mystery keeps changing. What happens when a student gets it wrong? They aren't simply marked wrong. They get a "Whoops, try again" screen and are directed back to the part of the story that can help them find the answer. Then they try again. Students practice looking back at the text, finding information, and using what they read, all while continuing to solve the mystery. Who is this for? This resource was created for students who are too often left out of traditional chapter-book experiences, including students with: Significant intellectual disabilities Complex communication needs Emerging literacy skills Significant language and learning needs AAC systems and other alternative ways to communicate The content is written for older elementary through high school (roughly grades 3 to 12): mystery, danger, and problem-solving, not "little kid" plots. Mixed-age groups can read the same story together while you adjust the questions and response formats for each student. Do my students need AAC to use this? No. Visuals, accessible language, repetition, predictable routines, reduced writing demands, and multiple ways to respond make the story accessible to a much wider range of students with significant needs. If your students do use AAC, the resource works with any system. Core-word-rich language, AAC modeling prompts, and editable icons let you match the visuals to whatever device or board your students already know. Whole group, small group, or 1:1? All three. Project the slides for shared reading and group discussion, pause to model responses on students' systems, use the comprehension questions as exit tickets or informal data, and extend with the printable journals. Plan on roughly one chapter per week for a semester-long unit, or adjust the pacing to fit your group. Can I buy this with a school purchase order? Yes. Visit our purchase orders page for school and district ordering, or email service@adapted4specialed.com. One mystery. Seventeen chapters. Students aren't completing 17 disconnected reading passages. They're following the same characters, noticing clues, making predictions, looking back for answers, and coming back week after week to find out what happens next. Because needing significant support shouldn't mean missing out on the experience of following a real story. Read together. Follow the mystery. Find out what happens next. Get the 17-Chapter Novel Study — $59.97 Instant digital download. Google Slides plus printable PDFs. Rated 4.8/5 by 3,355 customers.