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Functional Core Vocabulary for Everyone

by Shannon Archer | AAC, Receptive-Expressive Language

Functional Core Vocabulary Core Vocabulary is a small set of words that have high frequency use across languages and contexts. 85 % of what we say consists of 200 basic words. It is applicable across various subjects and settings. Most of our AAC programs from low to...

AAC: Steps to Figuring Out Where to Start

by Shannon Archer | AAC

Figuring out the big question about AAC: Where do I start? One of the many things that I have learned working with children is the need to be flexible. I might design what I feel is a “perfect” starting place for a child only to find out the level was too...

Communication Matrix; Why It’s One of The Best Tools!

by Shannon Archer | AAC, Autism

Communication Matrix The Communication Matrix is a fantastic tool created to assess early communicators and guide intervention development. This is a tool that I have used to help me better assess my student’s strengths. Knowing their current level of...