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Using AAC Core Boards

Using AAC Core Boards

AAC core boards combine pictures and words of core vocabulary to support communication. Core vocabulary is vocabulary that is commonly used such as “You”, “I”, “Get”, “Do” and “Where”. Core vocabulary refers a small number of words that make up >70-90% of what we...

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Modelling for Emergent Communicators

Modelling for Emergent Communicators

As SLPs we often work with emergent communicators. How we model with them needs to be tailored to their specific needs. Below I share more about what an emergent communicator is and my best tips for using AAC modelling with them.  What is an Emergent Communicator...

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How to Reduce Cognitive Load

How to Reduce Cognitive Load

Help your students succeed by reducing cognitive load for your students with special needs while they’re learning a new concept. In this video I am talking about why we need to think about reducing the cognitive load as well as how to do this so we can help our...

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The SLP and the IEP: 5 Insider Tips

The SLP and the IEP: 5 Insider Tips

Are you a new school SLP who'd like an insider look at Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)? Writing a good IEP and conducting a successful IEP meeting are two really vital skills. This video shares 5 tips that are simple game changers for how to approach your next...

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Washing Hands | AAC with Core Vocabulary Board

Washing Hands | AAC with Core Vocabulary Board

Activities of daily living pair perfectly with core vocabulary. Parents and speech language pathologists will love all the opportunity for repetition. Washing hands with a core vocabulary board is a great example of how we can use this daily activity to share core...

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AAC Core Modeling: I, like Apples & Bananas Song

AAC Core Modeling: I, like Apples & Bananas Song

Make modeling with core vocabulary fun and engaging with songs. Using an AAC core communication board speech therapists and parents will love modelling with this Apple and Bananas song. What is modeling? Simply put, we (the communication partner) point to words on a...

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Brush your Teeth | AAC with Core Vocabulary Board

Brush your Teeth | AAC with Core Vocabulary Board

Activities of daily living pair perfectly with core vocabulary. Parents and speech language pathologists will love all the opportunity for repetition. In this video we use brushing our teeth as the activity with a core vocabulary board. To start or build on using core...

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AAC Core Words: I, DO, YOU, LIKE, DON’T

AAC Core Words: I, DO, YOU, LIKE, DON’T

Looking for fun AAC activities for your child? This video outlines how to model during the simple song "Do you like Broccoli?" AND shows how to make it fun, low tech AAC with a core board. We are practice the AAC Core Words: I, DO, YOU, LIKE, DON'T. This is a great...

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Washing Dishes | AAC with Core Vocabulary Board

Washing Dishes | AAC with Core Vocabulary Board

Activities of daily living pair perfectly with core vocabulary. Parents and speech language pathologists will love all the opportunity for repetition with daily activities with a Core Vocabulary Board. In this video we wash the dishes and model the core words: put,...

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How to model AAC core words: UP and PUT

How to model AAC core words: UP and PUT

Looking for fun AAC activities for your child or student? This video outlines how to model during the clean up song, using a low tech core board and getting so many repetitions. We model AAC core words: UP and PUT.  What is modeling? Simply put, we (the communication...

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Modeling AAC at Home: A Beginner’s Guide for Parents

Modeling AAC at Home: A Beginner’s Guide for Parents

Wondering exactly HOW to model AAC for your child? Are you a parent that has a lot of questions? Like: "Do I select every word in a sentence?" "When do I model?" " Why is modeling important?" Here's a simple, straightforward explanation with demonstrations of how to...

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Hey there I’m Anne Page. I help heart centered SLPs and educators put the fun in functional communication.