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THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO SLP Like a Boss
Before digging into the awesome resources I know and trust, an important disclosure:
Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. Please understand that I have experience with all of these companies, and I recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions I make if you decide to buy something. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you feel you need them or that they will help you achieve your goals.
Free AAC Core Word Activity
How to use bubbles to connect with your students AND get teacher / parent buy-in.
Download this free resource to help you engage your students in your next session, offer an explainer to parents, and get teacher buy-in.
All you then need to do is simply add bubbles!
The Ultimate AAC Goal Planning Blueprint
Confidently see the big picture for your students.
I can’t believe how much this Blueprint transformed how I think about AAC and how I show up for my students. I definitely want you to get your hands on this free resource.
The Ultimate AAC Goal Planning Blueprint is a simple, actionable, step-by-step resource to help us set goals that’ll help our students move forward and grow as communicators across all environments.
GUIDE TO FREE CORE BOARDS
Your condensed guide to free AAC Core Boards.
Whether you’re experienced with AAC or new to this form of communication this guide will help you support your students while saving you time.
You’ll find links to popular AAC boards, along with tips to get started.
SLP TOOLKIT
Every successful journey begins with the right set of tools.
SLP Toolkit is my #1 tool. Seriously! The whole progress report process is now so smooth and stress free for me compared to my old way of doing things. I love having a goal bank at my fingertips and the present level assessments are so quick and handy.
By using this link you’ll receive $19 to apply to either one free month or towards an annual membership. Use my code BSL16
LEARN WITH ADRIENE: SIGN LANGUAGE COURSE
Adrienne knows how to teach sign in a way that helps you remember. This course is for people who have always wanted to learn Sign Language, but feel intimidated. It’s organized in quick short modules that set you up for success.
It’s perfect for SLPs and special education teachers who need to know basic Sign Language vocabulary to use with clients, students, or patients in their speech therapy sessions. I use sign in conjunction with teaching Core Vocabulary to my students with complex communication needs.
COMMUNICATION MATRIX
This is a FREE assessment tool that you need in your SLP toolbox if you work with children who have complex communication needs. The Communication Matrix has created a this assessment tool to help families and professionals easily understand the communication status, progress, and unique needs of anyone functioning at the early stages of communication. It’s especially helpful for describing stages and levels of communication for the emerging communicators. This has been invaluable for me in my work with primary students in functional skills classrooms.