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Let my 45 years of experience with AAC and language disorders help you navigate your AAC journey or support you with resources that tackle language disorders. I've worked in whatever setting you're experiencing right now; whether it's the classroom, therapy room, or an administrator. I have worked in public and nonpublic schools, clinics, private practice, non-profits and more. My experience specializing in alternative-augmentative communication for nonverbal students and in training staff to implement aac in their classrooms can be yours; freeing up your time and reducing your stress with time-tested resources for SLPs and special educators.
When I started out in the 1970s there were no resources for AAC users and the SLPs supporting them. My first experiences were with signs and Blissymbols. And my first use of other symbol systems required copying, cutting, and pasting PCS onto pages and baords. But you don't have to do any of that. Let my resources take the load off of you AND help your students be successful communicators.
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AAC Core Vocabulary Activities to Teach 40 Early Core Words for Speech Therapy
Unlock the power of Core Vocabulary for AAC implementation! Explore an extensive resource designed to elevate your core vocabulary strategies. This collection of interactive tools and activities to teach your AAC users 40 early core words provides explicit guidance to make you feel more secure and less stressed in planning AAC intervention. Uncover carefully structured core word lessons, engaging games, and targeted teaching methodologies, all validated by glowing user feedback. Step up your AA
Not Specific
CCSS
SL.K.1a
, L.K.1b
, L.K.5c
Verbal Problem Solving 96 Scenarios in the Community for speech therapy
Enhance social language skills with Verbal Problem Solving questions already written for you. Features: - 96 Game or Task Cards: Comprehensive set for practicing verbal problem-solving skills. - Versatility: Can be used as a game or discussion prompts for skill development. - Various Scenarios: Covers situations at home, mall, movies, grocery store, salon/barber, doctor's office, restaurant, work/school/Day Program, and parties. - Adaptable for All Ages: Beneficial for individuals with devel
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Speaking & Listening
Community Safety Signs Meanings Speech Therapy Activities digital and print
If you're looking for materials to teach your students the actual meanings of community safety signs, this resource is perfect for you! By using this activity, you will help your students not only recognize these signs but also understand what they are telling them to do. Teaching them to identify community safety signs doesn’t help them if they don’t know what to do - or not to do - when they see them. Most programs only teach sign or symbol discrimination for recognition; but not actual meani
Not Specific
Eye Gaze Communication Boards with Core Vocabulary for AAC Users
Use of eye gaze may be the only way to access AAC for students who are severely physically impaired, other than Partner Assisted Scanning. Eye Gaze responses are sometimes the only mode of communication for significantly disabled students who can't move any other part of their body. However, use of high tech eye gaze systems has a long and often fatiguing learning curve. Get your AAC users started with these low-tech eye gaze boards to provide practice with eye gaze and offer immediate access
Not Specific
Solving Problems and Answering Questions Verbally Social Skills for Speech
Are your students finding it challenging to navigate problem-solving situations and provide effective responses? Our Problem-Solving Resource is tailor-made for them! Designed especially for students grappling with language and executive function disorders, these life skills situation cards will empower them to conquer problem-solving hurdles. Benefits: - Enhance Problem-Solving Skills: Bolster students' ability to analyze and address problems confidently. - Develop Communication: Help students
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Speaking & Listening
Core Word Based No Prep Picture Communication Boards Set for AAC
Not enough time to create core word picture communication boards for all of your different AAC users? Support emerging communicators with these core vocabulary based communication boards of different sizes and complexity. This is a set of core vocabulary based communication board displays for beginning AAC communicators 8, 15, 20, 28, and core 30 symbols, and a generic board for reading activities. Set of 4-location boards on 9 pages that create a mini-core book of 36 core words with lar
Not Specific
Vocabulary
Also included in: Communication Boards and Interactive Core Word Books Bundle for AAC
Adapting Curriculum - Strategies to Differentiate Instruction and Meet UDL
Transform your teaching experiences with this comprehensive guide, putting an end to frustration for both you and your students requiring modifications. If you're shaping your curriculum to cater to the unique needs of special education students in your classroom, look no further—learn about effective differentiation strategies with this must-have resource. Maximize Your Impact with UDL & CCSSDiscover Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Common Core State Standards (CCSS) as they focus your t
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For All Subjects
AAC Core Vocabulary Activities for Speech Therapy Adolescent BUNDLE
Transform your AAC teaching experience with this comprehensive AAC Core Words Bundle, tailored specifically for busy speech-language pathologists like you who aim to save time and energy. You will effortlessly instill confidence in your middle and high school augmentative communication users, aided their AAC journey. You will: - Introduce age-appropriate interactive books and activities that resonate with older students. - Save time with "Done for You" activities designed to teach core words eff
6th - 12th, Adult Education
CCSS
SL.K.4
, SL.K.6
, L.K.1b
+4
AAC Core Word Sentences Speech Therapy Activity Expanding Utterances Pictures
You want the practice without all the prep when moving your AAC users beyond single core words. Communication Symbol Phrase and Sentence Practice for AAC Core Words Users is for you. Features:1. Time-saving Graphics: - Made-for-you graphics with symbols for quick and efficient planning. - Facilitates stress-free preparation for AAC core words users. 2. Comprehensive Resource: - 180+ item resource for students requiring additional sentence practice in communication systems and speech thera
Not Specific
English Language Arts
CCSS
L.1.1d
, L.1.1f
, CCRA.L.1
Also included in: AAC Core Words Curriculum Teaching Resource Bundle for Speech Therapy
Social Communication Life Skills Problem Solving Scenarios for Speech Therapy
Do your students lack appropriate social language skills? If you are trying to teach students with communication disorders what they can and what they should not say when in the community, this resource, with specific lessons and visual cues, will help. This has been used for both teens and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, and significant language disorders to keep them safe and socially appropriate.Knowing what they can say and what might be a social communication mistake will h
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AAC Core Word Communication Book with Robust Core Vocabulary Speech Therapy
Are you searching for the perfect AAC solution for your students, even without high-tech access? Look no further! This comprehensive picture communication book is tailor-made for students who require a robust core-word-based AAC system that doesn't rely on high-tech equipment. Unveil the power of communication without breaking the bank with our affordable communication book. Benefits include:Robust Core Vocabulary: Empower your AAC users with a substantial core vocabulary foundation, ensuring m
Not Specific
CCSS
SL.K.1b
, SL.K.3
, SL.K.4
+13
Listening Comprehension Language Processing of Describing Words
Do your students have difficulty processing language for listening comprehension? Are you looking for therapy materials that focus on listening to descriptions and language processing skills? In this set of listening comprehension games students use their auditory processing skills to identify objects and people given descriptive clues. Transform your therapy sessions with our revolutionary listening comprehension games designed exclusively for busy speech-language pathologists like you. Say goo
K - 4th
English Language Arts
CCSS
SL.K.2
, SL.K.4
, SL.1.2
+1
Core Words Interactive Books Go Stop No More Again All done for AAC
Struggling to find core words therapy materials to help your augmentative communication users build their core vocabulary use? Save time with these interactive books to teach use of early core words: go, again, all done, stop, more, and no; 6 of the first 25 core vocabulary words. They are terrific for additional practice opportunities, to extend learning of core vocabulary beyond real-life contextual use.Each of the 6 therapist-written books provides interactive practice for 1 core word in
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Vocabulary
Also included in: Core Words Interactive Adapted Books 3 Set Bundle for AAC
The Tiny Seed Adapted Book Companion Language Activities for Speech Therapy
Are you a speech-language pathologist seeking efficient, time-saving materials based on the books you love to use? Try this versatile resource designed to build language skills while using the engaging power of children's books. This comprehensive book companion for "The Tiny Seed," was made specifically for busy professionals like you, who love introducing children’s literature into therapy sessions that target multiple objectives.Features and Benefits:1. Language Activities: - Labeling and so
1st - 4th
Science
CCSS
RL.K.2
, RL.K.3
, RF.K.2
+1
AAC Core Vocabulary Activities Starter Kit Speech Therapy Core Word Activities
If you're looking for core vocabulary activities for your beginning AAC users, this resource is for you. This AAC Starter Kit resource is for you to get started with implementing core words now, even if you don't know a lot about AAC! Support alternative communicators with core words in your speech therapy or special education groups. Use with your augmentative communication users as well as your nonverbal or minimally verbal studentsContaining everything you need to begin to support an emerge
Not Specific
CCSS
L.K.1b
, L.K.1e
Task Associations What Do I Need Expressive Language Executive Function Activity
Empower your students' executive function skills with this resource designed exclusively for busy speech-language pathologists. Say goodbye to the chaos of organizing tasks and materials – this resource is your time-saving ally. Making sure you have everything you need to complete a task is an important part of daily living skills. Help students learn the names of actions and objects needed for specific tasks in specified locations. Unlock Transformative Learning:You will witness a shift in your
Not Specific
CCSS
L.K.1b
AAC Core Words Activities and Adapted Books Teach Adjectives Speech Therapy
Transform your AAC teaching approach and boost your confidence with my specially crafted core words resources designed for busy speech-language pathologists. Say goodbye to the hassle of creating materials from scratch – these interactive books are here to seamlessly integrate AAC core vocabulary into your curriculum, saving you time and energy. Key Features:1. 6 Interactive Books: Dive into a collection of 6 engaging interactive books, each carefully designed to illustrate the usage of essenti
Not Specific
Vocabulary
CCSS
L.1.1f
Also included in: AAC Core Word Adapted Books 5 Set Speech Therapy Activities Bundle
AAC Core Words Books and Activities Bundle Help On Off Yes Out What
You need AAC resources that make implementation of core word strategies for early communicators so much easier! If you are looking for curriculum materials and activities to teach your beginning AAC communicators here is a fantastic bundle of my 6 More Core Words Books and the companion Teach Me 6 More Core Words strategies and activities to teach core words resources for the words Help, On, Off, Yes, Out, What. Included in the activities pack are:⭐ clinician created interactive books illustrat
PreK - 5th
Barrier Games for Speech Therapy for Directions and Descriptions Build a Robot
Are you a busy speech-language pathologist seeking efficient and enjoyable materials tailored to your students’ needs? Have a fun and meaningful language-learning experience with Barrier Games, designed to save you time and energy while honing crucial skills. Key Features:1. Spatial Mastery: enhance students’ spatial concepts as they engage in directing and describing activities. 2. Directional Precision: foster concise giving and following of directions for enhanced communication skills. 3.
K - 7th
Speaking & Listening
CCSS
SL.1.4
, L.K.1e
, L.1.1f
+1
Answering Wh Questions Activity with Visuals
Are you searching for an evidence-based program designed for students facing language disorders and autism-related challenges in answering Wh Questions? Wondering how to facilitate effective Wh question learning? This program offers a proven approach based on extensive experience and research. Unique Approach to Wh Question Mastery - Instead of starting with lists of Who, What doing, When, and Where questions, this program begins by teaching the correlation between Wh words and the types of qu
Not Specific
English Language Arts
CCSS
SL.K.2
, SL.1.2
, L.K.1
+4
Also included in: Wh Questions Speech Therapy Activity Bundle
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About the store
Experience
Let my 45 years of experience with AAC and language disorders help you navigate your AAC journey or support you with resources that tackle language disorders. I've worked in whatever setting you're experiencing right now; whether it's the classroom, therapy room, or an administrator. I have worked in public and nonpublic schools, clinics, private practice, non-profits and more. My experience specializing in alternative-augmentative communication for nonverbal students and in training staff to implement aac in their classrooms can be yours; freeing up your time and reducing your stress with time-tested resources for SLPs and special educators.
When I started out in the 1970s there were no resources for AAC users and the SLPs supporting them. My first experiences were with signs and Blissymbols. And my first use of other symbol systems required copying, cutting, and pasting PCS onto pages and baords. But you don't have to do any of that. Let my resources take the load off of you AND help your students be successful communicators.
Teaching style
Working with students with significant special needs has taught me to do whatever works - which can be different for every student in the group. While I have a strong background in applied behavior analysis from working with kids with autism, I utilize a wide variety of strategies and styles! I want to teach teachers and SLPs to consider all options for teaching students with Complex Communication Needs because we need to presume competence for ALL kids. I feel strongly that if a child doesn't learn HE has not failed. WE have.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I have had research papers published in peer review professional journals, and have presented at numerous national and international conferences and on webinars. I have also written more than 16 professional CEU hour courses for an on-line university program for SLPs about AAC. And have written a book about AAC implementation for parents, teachers, and SLPs.
My blog has been named one of the top 5 AAC blogs, one of the top 100 Language blogs and top 100 speech therapy blogs. So don't forget to check kidzlearnlanguage.blogspot.com for tips and freebies.
Let me provide you with the information you need to be successful and the resosurces to support you. I've been where you are and I want to help.
My own education history
I have a B.A. in Psychology, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, M. Ed. in School Administration, and extensive graduate level classes in Special Education (enough for a whole other Master's degree - but why?). I believe this varied background has given me a deeper understanding of what these kids - and their teachers - need.
Additional biographical information
I have 2 (grown) children, 1 husband, and 2 cats. I spend as much spare time as I can in my art studio, creating unique jewelry and mixed media assemblage art dolls, or just stealing time for a quick sketch.
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