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Real Tools for Supporting Neurodivergent Learners—Every Day Use-now strategies for home, school, and therapy—no fluff. 102 pages · PDF or Print · Built by neurodivergent professionals ✅ What’s Inside 102-page handbook packed with ready-to-use tools Behavior, communication (including gestalt language strategies), sensory, and IEP strategies that work in real moments Team collaboration guides for therapists, educators, and families Visuals, checklists, and templates you can use today 💡 Built for how you work Flip straight to what you need and act in the moment. This won’t live on a shelf—it’ll live on your desk. 👥 Who It’s For Educators · Therapists · Parents · Support Staff ⭐ What Educators Say “Exactly what I was looking for. It’s laid out clearly, framed in a strength-based way, and easy to share with teams or post in the classroom. I especially appreciated the reframing of how we speak about neurodivergent students. So thankful for this resource.”— Deborah Edgett, Educator 🛒 Choose Your Format PDF Only — Download & print what you need Print Only — Softcover shipped to you Both (Most Popular) — Print book + instant PDF access Why it’s different Free downloads are everywhere—but they cost time, energy, and second-guessing. This handbook saves hours with 100+ pages of practical, field-tested strategies—created by neurodivergent professionals and veteran special educators. Inclusive by design Supports learners with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), sensory processing differences, and other learning and attention profiles. Get started Support neurodivergent learners with clarity, confidence, and care. POs welcome · 1-business-day email support · Instant downloadEmail: service@adapted4specialed.com

For Years, You Didn't Have a Word for It. Now You Do. "I'm often daunted by reading about this topic, so I avoid it. This was presented in a way that did not overwhelm me at all. Concise and useful."— Ami C., verified buyer This is the guide for everything that comes next. Navigating Neurodiversity is a practical, field-tested handbook for the late-diagnosed adult—178 pages covering everything from diagnosis to daily life, written by someone who has lived it. ✨ What's Inside Diagnosis & identification → ADHD, autism, late-identified neurodivergence, and the many paths to self-discovery. Masking → what it is, what it costs, and how to start unmasking on your own terms. Executive functioning & sensory → ND profiles, regulation, stimming, and the real reasons "just try harder" never worked. Communication & relationships → the Double Empathy Problem, ND/NT dynamics, and scripts for being understood. Workplace & daily life → ADA accommodations, ND job strengths, finances, healthcare, and the things nobody warned you about. ND challenges → dysregulation, RSD, PDA, and self-injurious behaviors—addressed honestly. Finding affirming care → choosing a therapist, mental health considerations, and what non-affirming care looks like. 👤 Who It's For This is for the adult who got their diagnosis at 32, or 47, or 58—or who is starting to recognize themselves in what their child or client is going through. It's for the person who spent decades being told they were lazy, sensitive, dramatic, or just trying harder than everyone else seemed to need to. It's also useful for the educational therapist, the partner, or the friend who wants to understand what their client or loved one is actually navigating. A note on what this book isn't: it's not a guide for adults with significant support needs, and it's not a parenting resource. It's for the person who made it into adulthood by adapting—and is ready to stop doing that alone. ✍️ Written by Someone Who Lives It Megan is a late-diagnosed SLP and mom to three neurodivergent kids. Her bestselling children's handbook has sold 25,000+ copies—this is the adult companion. 178 pages drawing on lived experience, clinical practice, and the work of leading neurodiversity-affirming voices. 📦 Choose Your Format Digital PDF → instant access, searchable, start tonight Paperback → tactile, durable, lays open on your desk for daily reference Bundle (Best Value) → both formats, save when you get them together 🎉

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.

Just 80 words make up about half of everyday English. This curriculum teaches the first ones that matter most. AAC Core Word Builder: Set 1 is the first 20 weeks of a structured, year-long curriculum designed to teach foundational core vocabulary systematically — turning isolated words 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. Set 1 covers 17 high-frequency core words across 20 weeks — including extended two-week instruction for Go, Turn, and Not/Don't because high-utility words deserve deeper repetition. What this curriculum gives you 20 weeks of ready-to-use AAC lessons — no prep beyond opening the file A consistent weekly structure across all 20 lessons, so students know what to expect Multi-modal activities that engage attention, body, and family — not just the screen Generalization built in through parent handouts and homework that extend learning beyond the session A clear progression from first words to functional communication across settings Who this is for SLPs looking for structured, evidence-aligned AAC instruction without spending Sunday nights building lessons from scratch Special education teachers supporting students with complex communication needs who want a curriculum they can actually run 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 just generic suggestions What's inside each weekly lesson Each of the 20 weeks centers on one core word, taught through seven coordinated activities: Introductory GameA low-pressure activity individually crafted for each lesson, designed to introduce the target word without performance pressure. Animated E-BookReal photographs arranged into a unique book for each word — minimum 10 pages, with movement on every page to hold attention and reinforce the word in context. Movement BreakA targeted movement activity tied to the target word — from a simple linked dance video to a custom movement game — that builds regulation into the lesson. Additional ActivityAn extra engagement that may center on a song, a video, a book extension, or a guided drawing, giving you variation across the week. Parent HandoutA take-home guide for every word, so families have direction for practicing core vocabulary at home and learning generalizes across settings. HomeworkA simple homework activity, easily shared electronically — including a flexible "book report" format that works any week of the curriculum. The 17 core words you'll teach in Set 1 These are the words that unlock the most communication for the least effort. Three of them — Go, Turn, and Not/Don't — get a second week of instruction because their utility justifies the deeper practice. 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 Continue the curriculum with Set 2 and Set 3 Set 1 is the foundation. The full curriculum continues with another 40 weeks of core vocabulary across two additional sets: Set 2 — 20 more weeks featuring Stop, Look, Up, Good, Make, Work, In, Read, Take, and more. Set 3 — 20 final weeks featuring Big, Where, Feel, Give, Fast, Slow, Ready, Away, and more. Buy each set individually as you progress through the year, or save $30 with the Complete Curriculum Bundle (Sets 1–3, 60 weeks of lessons). 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

Just 80 words make up about half of everyday English. Set 2 takes students from foundation to fluency. AAC Core Word Builder: Set 2 is the second 20 weeks of a structured, year-long curriculum—building on Set 1's foundation with vocabulary that introduces regulation, evaluation, and richer interaction. From Stop and Look to Happy and Different, these are the words that move students from basic requesting to genuine conversation. 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. Set 2 covers 20 high-frequency core words across 20 weeks—each taught through seven coordinated activities designed to build fluency, regulation, and generalization. What this curriculum gives you 20 weeks of ready-to-use AAC lessons—no prep beyond opening the file A consistent weekly structure across all 20 lessons, so students know what to expect Vocabulary that builds on Set 1's foundation with regulatory, evaluative, and emotional core words Multi-modal activities that engage attention, body, and family—not just the screen Generalization built in through parent handouts and homework that extend learning beyond the session Who this is for SLPs looking for structured, evidence-aligned AAC instruction without spending Sunday nights building lessons from scratch Special education teachers supporting students with complex communication needs who want a curriculum they can actually run 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 each weekly lesson Each of the 20 weeks centers on one core word, taught through seven coordinated activities: Introductory GameA low-pressure activity individually crafted for each lesson, designed to introduce the target word without performance pressure. Animated E-BookReal photographs arranged into a unique book for each word—minimum 10 pages, with movement on every page to hold attention and reinforce the word in context. Movement BreakA targeted movement activity tied to the target word—from a simple linked dance video to a custom movement game—that builds regulation into the lesson. Additional ActivityAn extra engagement that may center on a song, a video, a book extension, or a guided drawing, giving you variation across the week. Parent HandoutA take-home guide for every word, so families have direction for practicing core vocabulary at home and learning generalizes across settings. HomeworkA simple homework activity, easily shared electronically—including a flexible "book report" format that works any week of the curriculum. The 20 core words you'll teach in Set 2 Set 2's vocabulary builds on Set 1's foundation, introducing the words that move students from basic requesting to richer, more nuanced communication—regulation words like Stop and Wait, evaluation words like Good and Bad, and emotional vocabulary like Happy and Sick. Stop Get Look/See Up Good Make Work In Who Read Different Bad Hear/Listen Take Do Again Wait Happy Sick Out Continue the curriculum with Set 1 and Set 3 Set 2 builds on the foundation laid by Set 1 and continues toward Set 3's completing vocabulary. Together, the three sets provide a full school year of structured AAC instruction. Set 1 — Weeks 1–20The foundation: Go, Help, More, Eat, Want, and the first words students need to ask, request, and connect. Set 3 — Weeks 41–60The completion: Big, Where, Feel, Give, Ready, and the descriptive, emotional, and forward-motion words that round out the curriculum. Buying all three? Save $30 with the Complete Bundle (Sets 1–3, 60 weeks of lessons). 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

Just 80 words make up about half of everyday English. Set 3 completes the year with the words that make communication expressive. AAC Core Word Builder: Set 3 is the final 20 weeks of a structured, year-long curriculum—rounding out the program with descriptive language, emotional vocabulary, and the words students need to express preferences, feelings, and observations. From Big and Little to Happy—wait, that's Set 2—from Big and Little to Sad and Silly, these are the words that turn basic communication into genuine self-expression. 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. Set 3 covers 20 high-frequency core words across 20 weeks—each taught through seven coordinated activities designed to build expressive vocabulary, descriptive language, and emotional communication. What this curriculum gives you 20 weeks of ready-to-use AAC lessons—no prep beyond opening the file A consistent weekly structure across all 20 lessons, so students know what to expect Vocabulary that completes the curriculum with descriptive, emotional, and expressive core words Multi-modal activities that engage attention, body, and family—not just the screen Generalization built in through parent handouts and homework that extend learning beyond the session Who this is for SLPs looking for structured, evidence-aligned AAC instruction without spending Sunday nights building lessons from scratch Special education teachers supporting students with complex communication needs who want a curriculum they can actually run 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 each weekly lesson Each of the 20 weeks centers on one core word, taught through seven coordinated activities: Introductory GameA low-pressure activity individually crafted for each lesson, designed to introduce the target word without performance pressure. Animated E-BookReal photographs arranged into a unique book for each word—minimum 10 pages, with movement on every page to hold attention and reinforce the word in context. Movement BreakA targeted movement activity tied to the target word—from a simple linked dance video to a custom movement game—that builds regulation into the lesson. Additional ActivityAn extra engagement that may center on a song, a video, a book extension, or a guided drawing, giving you variation across the week. Parent HandoutA take-home guide for every word, so families have direction for practicing core vocabulary at home and learning generalizes across settings. HomeworkA simple homework activity, easily shared electronically—including a flexible "book report" format that works any week of the curriculum. The 20 core words you'll teach in Set 3 Set 3's vocabulary completes the curriculum with the words that make communication expressive. These are the descriptors students use to describe what they see, the feelings they want to share, and the concepts that round out a full year of AAC instruction—from spatial words like Down and Where, to emotional vocabulary like Sad and Silly, to action concepts like Give and Fast. All Little Where Big Silly Watch Sad Some Down Dirty Clean Feel Give Fast Slow That When Ready Away All Gone Continue the curriculum with Set 1 and Set 2 Set 3 completes the curriculum that begins with Set 1 and builds through Set 2. Together, the three sets provide a full school year of structured AAC instruction. Set 1 — Weeks 1–20The foundation: Go, Help, More, Eat, Want, and the first words students need to ask, request, and connect. Set 2 — Weeks 21–40The build: Stop, Look, Good, Happy, Different, and the words that introduce regulation, evaluation, and richer interaction. Buying all three? Save $30 with the Complete Bundle (Sets 1–3, 60 weeks of lessons). 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

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

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.

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!

Do you want to teach your students how to think critically? Answering Hypothetical Questions is an educational resource that provides teachers/ parents with a different approach to teaching hypothetical questions. Rather than having the student identify the correct answer, this material focuses on providing and discussing multiple correct answers to hypothetical questions. First, explore the options and talk about the different correct answers. Then have your student select the answer that makes most sense for them! Includes 15 sets of hypothetical questions and possible correct answers. PDF | 8.2 MB | 35 pages With this innovative approach, students will be able to learn more about themselves while also learning how others might think or feel in certain situations. This unique method of teaching will allow your students to develop empathy skills they can use throughout their lives! Click "add to cart" if you're interested in downloading Answering Hypothetcal questions today! Answering Hypothetical Questions This product contains 15 sets of hypothetical questions and possible correct answers. Each set of questions is accompanied by a discussion on the different correct answers. The goal is to have students identify the best answer for them, rather than just identifying the correct answer. These are great for studying or reviewing! They are also great for group discussions! Hypothetical Questions Speech Therapy I find myself writing IEP goals for hypothetical questions ALL the time. But how we teach the skill is just as important! Many times we get caught in the habit of teaching a single rote answer . . . Question: What do you do if you feel sick? Answer: “Go to the doctor.” But do we all really go to the doctor when we are sick? Or is that just ONE possibility? After all, we want students thinking, not just memorizing answers! Therefore, this material is a little different than your standard hypothetical questions deck. Rather than having the student identify the correct answer, they will be asked what they would do if they were feeling sick and then given three options from which to choose one. This way students can think about their own reasoning behind their decision rather than simply identifying an answer on a test or quiz without understanding why it was chosen over other possible responses. Purchase this set today and give your students more opportunities for critical thinking skills development! All pictures are real photographs in order to encourage generalization and independence.

Job skills, chores, and a working allowance system — from A to Z. Job Skills & Chores from A–Z is a complete system for teaching work readiness through real job applications, interviews, paychecks, and step-by-step visual directions. Use it as a career readiness curriculum in the classroom, or as a structured chore-and-allowance system at home. Built for secondary and transition-age learners in school, and for families teaching independence at home. Real photographs throughout. Step-by-step visual supports for every task. Fully editable so you can tailor the system to your students or your kids. 18 step-by-step job and chore posters. 3 levels of job applications. A full paycheck and allowance system. Who this is for In the classroom: Secondary special education teachers running classroom job programs that double as transition skill-building Transition program staff preparing students for employment after high school Life skills and functional academics teachers looking for a structured, comprehensive career readiness system At home: Parents wanting chores broken down with clear visual directions instead of repeated verbal reminders Families building an allowance system that ties earning to specific completed tasks Homeschool families teaching work readiness alongside academic content Parents of neurodivergent kids who need multi-step tasks visually scaffolded to follow through independently Real photography and age-flexible framing make this work for middle school through transition-age learners, and for kids working on chores and allowance at home. What's inside 18 step-by-step posters — Job and chore positions with visual directions showing exactly how to complete each task. Print, post, and reference. Job applications (3 levels) — Differentiated forms students or kids can fill out to "apply" for jobs and chores, building real-world application experience. Interview system — Structured practice for the conversation that comes before getting hired — useful for classroom simulation or family role-play. Paycheck and economy system — A working money system with paychecks, money handling practice, and a purchase/reward system. Becomes a classroom economy at school or a chore-allowance system at home. Job review and feedback system — Builds self-monitoring, independence, and the often-overlooked skill of accepting feedback from a teacher, supervisor, or parent. Employee of the Month system — Recognition built into the structure, modeling how workplaces (and families) acknowledge consistent effort. Workplace vocabulary stories — Real-image stories teaching essential words like "paycheck," "schedule," and "supervisor" in context. Social narratives — Covering handshakes, dressing for interviews, and hygiene — the social and self-care skills that determine whether students keep the jobs they get. Formats & delivery 💻 Printable PDF — Full system delivered as printable files. Print, laminate, and use across the school year or at home. ✏️ Editable text — Customize job titles, applications, paycheck amounts, kids' or students' names, and chore lists to match your specific context. Purchase orders accepted. Email service@adapted4specialed.com

AAC-Adapted Chapter Book The Tower Treasure — Fully Adapted for AAC Users Give AAC users the experience of a real mystery novel. This AAC-adapted edition of The Hardy Boys: The Tower Treasure keeps the full mystery plot, rewritten in clear, AAC-friendly language. Supported text, visuals, and AAC-smart supports make it possible for complex communicators to follow, discuss, and enjoy the story from start to finish. Created by an AAC specialist SLP, this resource is built for students who need significant language, visual, and communication supports—but still deserve age-respectful chapter books. 17 fully adapted chapters Pre-reading and comprehension questions  3 differentiated journal formats Works with any AAC system Experience the entire a classic Frank and Joe Hardy mystery, for complex communicators. Run predictable, chapter-by-chapter lessons with minimal prep. Match icons to any AAC system so students can respond using the language they know. Built for real AAC classrooms What This Resource Makes Possible Let AAC users engage with a chapter book with age-appropriate story.  Use a consistent routine: pre-reading → story → engagement → journal. Give students multiple ways to respond: AAC, pointing, partner-assisted scanning, writing, and more. Facilitate rich comprehension discussions using AAC-friendly WH questions and visuals. Support mixed-ability groups where everyone can access the same story at their own level. Build stamina, background knowledge, and narrative understanding over time. Why This Chapter Book Is Different Most AAC “books” are short, babyish. Older students quickly recognize that their materials don’t match what their peers are reading—and they disengage. This resource allows students to experience the fun mystery plot of The Tower Treasure while adapting the language, visuals, and response options for AAC users. Students aren’t focused on the supports—they’re focused on the story. Everything is designed so that complex communicators can: Follow the plot from chapter to chapter Use their AAC system to comment, predict, and answer WH questions Enjoy an age-respectful story with real stakes and problem-solving Chapter-by-Chapter Structure Every chapter follows the same AAC-friendly routine so students know what to expect: Pre-reading questions and visuals to preview key events and vocabulary Adapted chapter story with symbol-supported text and AAC modeling prompts Engagement & comprehension questions offered in both multiple-choice and open-ended formats Look-Back Learning: incorrect answers redirect students to the exact place in the story they need to revisit—reinforcing how strong readers look back and find evidence in the text A link to a printable journal activity with 3 differentiated options: cut & paste, fill-in-the-blank with a word bank, and independent writing Optional sensory items and tangibles suggested for each chapter to bring the story to life Plan on roughly one chapter per week for a semester-long unit—or adjust the pacing based on your group’s needs. How It Works in Real Classrooms Use this resource in whole group, small group, or 1:1 instruction: Project the Google Slides for shared reading and group discussion. Pause on text to model responses on students’ AAC systems. Use the comprehension/engagement questions as exit tickets, informal data, or guided practice. Extend learning with printable journals in 3 formats to match fine-motor and language needs. Layer in sensory extensions and tangible items for students who benefit from hands-on input. You can build a weekly “Hardy Boys day” into your schedule or weave chapters into your existing literacy block. Works with Any AAC System This resource includes generic, non-proprietary AAC icons so you can use it as-is right away.If you prefer, the icon placeholders are fully editable, allowing you to swap in icons from the AAC systems your students already use — as long as you have legal access to those symbol sets. You can match your classroom’s AAC layouts, including systems such as: LAMP Words for Life TouchChat TD Snap Proloquo Unity PODD CoughDrop Custom or district-created systems Customizing the icons ensures questions, answers, and story language mirror the layout students already know, which reduces cognitive load and increases independence. Age-Respectful Literacy for Grades 3–12 The content is designed for older elementary through high school AAC users: Mystery, danger, and problem-solving—not “little kid” plots Characters and situations that feel appropriate for roughly ages 8–18 Supports that protect student dignity while making the text accessible Mixed-age classrooms and programs can read the same story together while you adjust questions, response formats, and supports for each student. What You Get Ready-to-Use Digital Resource Fully adapted 17-chapter novel of The Tower Treasure, written in AAC-friendly, core-word-rich language. Google Slides lessons for each chapter, including pre-reading, adapted story, visuals, vocabulary, and comprehension. Printable student journals with 3 response options per chapter: cut & paste, fill-in-the-blank with word bank, and independent writing. Look-Back Learning so students are guided back to the story when they miss a question, modeling evidence-based reading. Editable AAC icons to align visuals with your students’ AAC systems. Perfect for AAC-focused SLPs, special education teachers, inclusion teams, AT/AAC specialists, paraprofessionals, and families supporting AAC users in grades 3–12. AAC users shouldn’t be stuck with baby books while their peers move on to real stories. Hardy Boys: The Tower Treasure — Fully Adapted for AAC Users gives your students the chapter-book experience they’ve always deserved: rich story, clear supports, and true accessibility across all 17 chapters.

 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.

Are you looking for a way to teach your students how to ASK questions? This set takes away that monotonous way of teaching questions where students are “quizzed” by their teacher or speech pathologist. How it Works  Instead, of "quizzing" our students, our Asking Questions BUNDLE provides vibrant images that act as visual cues for the students to learn to ASK and reveal the answers to their questions.  We've spent hours and hours finding the perfect images to keep your students engaged and interested.  With these sets, they'll be asking questions in no time. These hands-on and engaging language learning activities can be completed in therapy or the classroom.  What's Included    Each Set Contains 25 ask/ then reveal sets.  50 Pages each. Asking Who 👪:  3 sets included.   1 set includes editable photographs where you can insert your student's faces in a matter of minutes.      Asking What 🍎:  5 themed sets included.  Garden, Party, Animal, Beach, Food  Asking How 🤔:  3 sets included.  Asking Where ⛰️:  3 sets included.  Animal homes, locations, "lost" edition  Asking Why 🤨:  3 sets included.  Asking When ⌚:  3 sets included.  Time, Morning/ Afternoon/ Night, Calendar This set includes a series of 20 activities, and is nearly 1,000 pages long! 😮 Each set can be used in isolation or conjunction to get your students asking and answering questions independently!