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For Emergent Communicators
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Communication Bill of Rights
Print a copy of the Communication Bill of Rights to post in your home or classroom.
Core Vocabulary
Core vocabulary: the small number of words that make up most of what we say on a daily basis. These words are relevant across different contexts and can have many meanings.
Low-Tech Core Boards for students who do not yet have a communication system
- Project Core: Universal Core Communication Systems
Learn more about core vocabulary:
- Universal Core online module (self-directed)
Supporting Individual Access to the Universal Core online module (self-directed)
Additional Resources:
- Core 32 Phrases & Functions: Core word phrases you can make with the Oakland Schools Core 32:
Aided Language Input
Aided Language Input (ALI): a communication partner teaches students the meaning of symbols and models how to use symbols to communicate.
Modeling the Universal Core One-pager
- Video on Aided Language Stimulation (Input)
- Screencast video providing a quick overview of ALI and how to begin
- Short video of someone doing ALI with a student (scroll down the page)
Learn more about Aided Language Input:
- Aided Language Input online module (self-directed)
Core Vocabulary Instruction
Vocabulary Instruction: explicitly teaching words on a student's AAC system. Includes teaching new words, explaining how the new words connect with words they already know, and showing how the words can be used for different communicative functions and purposes.
Resources:
Assistiveware Core Word Classroom: Guides for creating activities around core words
Core First Learning: Free, downloadable books that focus on core words
Swingset Mamas YouTube Channel: Core-based songs to supplement core vocabulary instruction
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