CORE WORD RESOURCES AAC APPS

The following is a list of AAC apps that include a Core Word vocabulary structure:

LAMP Words for Life by Prentke Romich Companyo iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lamp-words-for-life/id551215116?mt=8 o Support: http://aacapps.com/lamp/support

Proloquo2go by Assistiveware:o iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/proloquo2go/id308368164?mt=8 o Home page and folder overview:o How-to Guides/User Guides: http://www.assistiveware.com/product/proloquo2go/downloads

SonoFlex by Tobii Technologyo iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sono-flex/id463697022?mt=8 o How-to Guides: http://www.tobii.com/Global/Assistive/Downloads_Training_Documents/Sono_Flex/

Tobii_manual_SonoFlex_iPad_V1_0_1_01112011_UsEng_WEBHQ.pdf?epslanguage=en o Training Videos: http://www.tobii.com/en/assistive-technology/north-america/training/?product=21476

TouchChat by Silver Kiteo iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/touchchat-hd-aac/id398860728?mt=8 o How-to Guides/User Guides: http://touchchatapp.com/support o Quick Reference Guide: http://touchchatapp.com/files/TouchChatQuickReferenceGuide4.pdf

The following apps allow you to build the language which enables you to build your own Core Word vocabulary structure:

TapSpeak Choiceo iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tapspeak-choice-for-ipad/id408507581?mt=8 o How-to Guides:

TapSpeak Use Guide http://conleysolutions.com/wordpress/support/user-guides/tapspeak-choice TapSpeak Version 2.2 http://assistivetechaiu.wikispaces.com/Presentations

Comprehensive App List by Jane Farrell http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/iphoneipad-apps-for-aac

LANGUAGE AND VOCABULARY RESOURCES

LINDA BURKHART

http://www.lburkhart.com/handouts.htm

Handouts on various topics including but not limited to:

Organizing Vocabulary for Paper Communication Books and Electronic Dynamic Display Devices: Similarities and Differences Key Concepts for Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication with Children Who Have Complex Communication

Needs Information on Rett Syndrome and Communication

LAUREN ENDERS PINTEREST

http://pinterest.com/lasenders/

AAC Vocabulary Selection Supports http://pinterest.com/lasenders/aac-vocabulary-selection-supports/ o PrAACtical AAC Communication Book http://praacticalaac.org/strategy/the-praactical-power-of-communication-

books/ o Core Vocabulary Learning Book; First 30 Words by Kate Ahern, M.S. Ed.

http://pinterest.com/pin/169799848422117894/ AAC Supports for Manual & No Tech Communication Boards & Tools http://pinterest.com/lasenders/aac-supports-for-

manual-no-tech-communication-boar/o PreTeaching Vocabulary; How We Learn New Words by Pip St. John http://www.widgit.com/resources/literacy-

language/vocabulary/pre-teaching-vocabulary/index.htm AAC and Literacy/ Curricular Access http://pinterest.com/lasenders/aac-and-literacy-curricular-access/

PRAACTICAL AAC ORGNIZATION

Carole Zangari’s AAC Blog with features from guest writers in the field of AAC, AT, and Special Education:

Teaching Core Vocabulary http://praacticalaac.org/strategy/teaching-core-vocabulary/ Aided Language Input http://praacticalaac.org/strategy/why-we-love-aided-language-input/ Meaningful Communication Opportunities http://praacticalaac.org/strategy/strategy-of-the-month-meaningful-

communication-opportunities/ Core Vocabulary: Making Sense of Symbols http://praacticalaac.org/praactical/core-vocabulary-making-sense-of-symbols/ Motor Planning: More On Teaching Core Vocabulary http://praacticalaac.org/strategy/more-on-teaching-core-vocabulary/ 5 Things To Do If You’re Not Confident Teaching Core Vocabulary http://praacticalaac.org/praactical/5-things-to-do-if-

youre-not-confident-teaching-core-vocabulary/ Communication Temptations: How To Use Your Environment to Get Your Child Talking

http://www.talkingkids.org/2011/07/communication-temptations-how-use-your.html?m=1 From Disney Princesses to Houseplants: More on Building Communication Opportunities

http://praacticalaac.org/strategy/from-disney-princesses-to-houseplants-more-on-building-communication-opportunities/ Core Samples http://praacticalaac.org/praactical/core-samples/

VIDEOS

Michael Brian Reed

Language Stealers http://youtu.be/-CdzvMGsiyY Equality Without Words? http://youtu.be/Vib2__BDCXc

IMPLEMENTATION

AAC Language Lab by the Prentke Romich Company http://www.aaclanguagelab.com/

Language Stages http://www.aaclanguagelab.com/stages Teaching Resources http://www.aaclanguagelab.com/resources Power Point Books http://www.aaclanguagelab.com/resources/books Supplemental Resources http://www.aaclanguagelab.com/other

Implementation Tool-Kit by DynaVox Technologies http://www.dynavoxtech.com/implementation-toolkit/

Learning Pathways http://www.dynavoxtech.com/implementation-toolkit/learning-paths/ includes some of the following topics:

o AAC 101o AAC Myths Revealedo Communication Partner Techniqueso Introduction to InterAACTo Teaching Vocabulary in InterAACT

Most Popular http://www.dynavoxtech.com/implementation-toolkit/most-popular/ includes some of the following topics:o Lesson/ Therapy Plans – InterAACT Vocabulary for Common Constructs

PrAACtical AAC Tool Box http://praacticalaac.org/toolbox/

A Year of Words by PrAACtical AAC http://praacticalaac.org/toolbox/ Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs http://teachinglearnerswithmultipleneeds.blogspot.com/ The Pixon™ Project Kit by Gail Van Tatenhove https://store.prentrom.com/product_info.php/cPath/30/products_id/163 Product for purchase Includes two different type of pre-made manual boards, CDs with materials, CDs with materials, and modules for

implementation

AT IN THE IEP

PATTAN PUBLICATIONS:

Assistive Technology in the IEP: A Guide for IEP Teams http://www.pattan.net/category/Resources/PaTTAN%20Publications/Browse/Single/?id=4dc09560cd69f9ac7f050000

Teachers’ Desk Reference: Assistive Technology http://www.pattan.net/category/Resources/PaTTAN%20Publications/Browse/Single/?id=4dc09560cd69f9ac7fe00000

PRAACTICAL AAC:

How I Do It: AAC in the IEP with Lauren Enders http://praacticalaac.org/praactical/how-i-do-it-aac-in-the-iep/ How I Do It: Writing IEP Goals for Students Who Use AAC with Lauren Enders http://praacticalaac.org/praactical/how-i-do-it-

writing-iep-goals-for-students-who-use-aac-with-lauren-enders/ Goals That Matter http://praacticalaac.org/praactical/praactical-aac-goals/