In my post on functional core vocabulary, I shared the importance of your vocabulary choices for your child (student/client). This post will discuss and show examples of a starter page for core vocabulary. I will show pictures of starter pages using Proloquo2go and TD...
I wanted to share a copy of an AAC implementation plan that I recently created for a student that uses an AAC device. This plan is for a student using an eye gaze device, but the plan/shell is applicable for any type of AAC. I recently started working with the campus...
Have you seen some of the amazing dogs on Instagram who use buttons to talk? Me too and it is so amazing. I am an SLP that is passionate about AAC and supporting communication. Did you notice I said communicate and not talk? In a world where most of us communicate via...
Convention Light Bulbs Echolalia This year was my first year to attend our 2017 ASHA convention in Los Angeles. While I had been able to participate in the Texas conventions in the past (looking forward to CSHA next year), I hadn’t been able to go to ASHA. So...
Stepping Out of MY Box It can be scary to step out of your box. I will admit that there have been times that it has stopped me from saying or doing things that I wanted to do. One of my goals this year is to step out of my protective box. To share my knowledge,...
Egg-citing Speech Therapy Activity I am excited to share with you an eggciting therapy activity. This idea came from some colleagues of mine in San Diego. I love this activity and all its implications. Supplies for this speech activity: plastic eggs egg carton small...
Core Language The core language was created using the most widely used words by developing children. Core language lists contain the first 100, 200, and 300 most widely used words by typically developing children. Most AAC programs are based on a core vocabulary...
CSUN Assistive Technology Conference #CSUN16 I recently attended the CSUN 2016 International Technology and Persons with Disability Conference. #CSUN16 This was a fantastic opportunity to learn, but also to meet individuals in our field. I felt like a Trekie at...
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...
