EI Essentials

Nobody teaches you what to do the day a family gets their AAC device. Here's your plan. This checklist walks you and the family through everything that needs to happen on day one. From turning the device on to setting a charging plan to practicing together in a real routine. This resource helps you: ✓ Walk into that first visit feeling prepared and grounded even if high tech AAC is new to you ✓ Cover every essential step without forgetting anything in the moment ✓ Coach families in real time

Writing AAC goals is hard enough. Writing them in front of a parent, on the spot, in an IFSP meeting? That's a whole different level of pressure. What's included: ✔ 44 ready-to-use AAC goals organized by routine, not communication function ✔ 11 routines covering the real moments of a child's day ✔ Every goal written with "using [his/her/their] AAC device" already in it ✔ A 3-question reflective framework to write goals with families, not for them ✔ Color + B&W versions included ✔ APA refere

They're about to put the device in a drawer. This one-page handout gives families a reason to keep going and gives you something to hand them before they do. What's included: ✔ 6 research-backed stages of AAC progress in parent-friendly language ✔ Color + B&W versions included ✔ APA reference page included ✔ Warm, validating content that meets caregivers exactly where they are ✔ Parent-friendly language with zero jargon 💡 How SLPs are using this: Hand it over the moment a family says "I don

What if the hardest part of the AAC conversation was already done before you walked in the door? This ready to use high-tech AAC parent handout was made for EI SLPs who need to introduce AAC to hesitant families without starting from scratch every single time. Written in warm, plain language that parents actually want to read. No jargon, no overwhelm, no resistance. What's included: ✔ What Is AAC? — simple, parent friendly explanation of high-tech AAC ✔ Did You Know? — key research facts fam

Perfect for parent coaching home visits, this handout helps bridge the gap between therapy strategies and real-life application. What’s Included: 3-page caregiver friendly handout (printable & easy to share) Simple, non-technical language Focus on natural learning through everyday routines Key principles of how children learn Designed for use in EI, preschool and speech therapy settings Why You’ll Love It: Builds caregiver understanding and confidence Reduces overwhelm with clear ideas Supp

You know AAC is the right next step. Getting the family there is the hard part. This ready to use high tech AAC flowchart was made for EI SLPs who need to move hesitant families forward without explaining everything from scratch at every single visit. What's included: ✔ A single page yes/no flowchart that guides families through key AAC readiness questions ✔ Warm, validating language for every outcome, including families who are not ready yet ✔ A clear next step that positions you as the gu

Getting families to actually follow through between sessions can be one of the biggest challenges in EI. Many trackers feel too complicated or time consuming so they don’t get used. This Early Intervention First Words Tracker is designed to be different: simple, quick, and realistic for busy caregivers.Solves 3 Big EI Pain Points✔ Caregivers feeling like their child isn’t making progress ✔ Difficulty tracking early words and approximations ✔ Limited carryover between sessions What’s Included

Helping families understand which words to focus on can be one of the biggest challenges in EI. Many caregivers naturally gravitate toward labeling (colors, animals, ABCs), but those words don’t always lead to meaningful communication. This Early Intervention First Words Checklist gives you a clear, visual way to guide families toward functional, high-impact words.Solves 3 Big EI Pain Points✔ Parents pushing academic vocabulary over functional communication ✔ Caregivers feeling like their chi

Parents wanting to focus on ABCs, colors, and animals… while their child still isn’t communicating? This Top 10 First Words Poster helps you clearly show caregivers what matters most. Functional, high-impact words like more, help, go, and stop so they can support real progress at home. What You Get🧠 Top 10 Functional First Words Poster Carefully selected, high-impact words toddlers actually use Designed for daily visibility (perfect for the fridge!) Simple, clean layout caregivers will ac

😩Tired of winging your EI visit plan and freezing through awkward silences with parents? This done for you system puts the caregiver in the driver's seat and makes every visit structured, intentional and easy to follow up on. Solves 3 Big EI Pain Points ✔ Building a visit plan the caregiver actually owns ✔ Boosting real practice between visits ✔ Sharing a plan families will actually use What's inside 📄 5 step EI Visit Flow Parent Handout 📝 Printable session plan you fill out together Per

A compact, ring-bound quick reference that puts all birth–3 communication milestones at your fingertips so you can confidently answer “Is this typical?” during any home visit.