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AAC in the Classroom
Vicki Clarke
DTA Schools
Concepts, Lesson Planning,
Tools & Materials

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Key Concepts in AAC Implementation
Core Word Learning
Aided Language Input
Pre-Stored Messages
Fringe Vocabulary

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Key Concepts: Core Word Learning

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What Can You Say with Core Words?What Can You Say With Core Words?

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Structured Teaching of Core Vocabulary

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Use your new word! Teacher Modeling

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Core in the Classroom

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Resources for Teaching Core Words
Project-Core.com

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Tobii Dynavox Resources
www.boardmakeronline.com
www.tobiidynavox.com
©2017 Tobii Dynavox, LLC. All rights reserved.
Core First Learning:
Lesson Plans, Printables
Free AAC Apps for SLPs
Pathways App

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Language Lab- Prentke Romich
https://aaclanguagelab.com/
SLP Clinical Plans
Mobile Activity Plans
Printable Books & Materials
Cheat Sheets for Accent Devices

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Books & Lesson Plans
If I Teach My Dog 8 Words
P T C

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AssistiveWare Core Word Classroom
http://coreword.assistiveware.com/

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Let’s See How It Works!
ConversationTopics: Here & Now
Chat with your partner looking over the magazine together.
ConversationTopics:
Tell your partner about your weekend.

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Plus some SPRINKLES!
Key Concept: Fringe
Vocabulary
…are the specifics of
communication. With
these words, you can
communicate specific
pieces of information:
academic vocabulary,
favorite places,
animals, body parts,
clothing items.

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What are YOUR Fringe Words?
My Entertainment
My Hobbies
My Foods & Drinks
My Places
My People

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Key Concepts: Aided Language Input
www.lcps.org/at
Christopher Bugaj,
YouTube Channel
LoudonCounty Public Schools
Assistive Technology

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Aided Language Input

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Key Concept: Pre-Stored Messages
PreStored Messages are a
way to combat the
significant challenge of how
SLOW communicating with
AAC can be.

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Let’s Try It!

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Pre-Stored Messages- How to Choose?
Frequent Social/Needs Demands
▪ Greetings
▪ Basic Physical Needs
▪ Questions
▪ Feelings/Comments
Regularly Encountered Environments
▪ Mealtime
▪ Hygiene
▪ Playing withToys
▪ Work
▪ Riding in the Car
▪ Shopping
▪ Reading
▪ Bedtime…

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What Words Should You Start With?
Home Communication
Project

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Greetings &
Social
Sharing &
Opinions
Language Development
Academic
Vocabulary

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Classroom Environment Analysis

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Sample Schedule Analysis

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Sample Vocabulary Worksheet

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Classroom Communication Project Lesson
Planning

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Lesson Plan: Lily’s Special Star

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Communication Classroom Projects: Fulton
Co AT Team- Light Tech
Fulton Co ATTeam

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Communication Classroom Project:
Modifications
Bartow County &
Rome City Schools

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Communication Classroom Project: Core
Words
Bartow & Paulding Counties &
Rome City Schools

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Keeping AAC Available
Rome City Schools

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Integrating High Tech AAC Into Our Daily
Routines
Paulding County,Ware County &
Rome City Schools

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Customizable Apps &
Programs for Academics

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Tiny Tap

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Choose It Maker 3

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Boardmaker Online

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Bitsboard

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See.Touch.Learn

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Symbol Support

40.
Epic! Library of Books