Core vocabulary consists of the most common words used by children across settings and contexts. One method of organizing powerful vocabulary onto one page relies upon core vocabulary. Some experts and communication partners have a strong preference towards one type (such as PODD) compared to others. Communication boards include a variety of organizational strategies including semantic-syntactic grids (organized by parts of speech), taxonomic grids (organized by categories), activity grids (organized by routines or activities), visual scenes, and hybrids of multiple strategies (Beukelman & Mirenda, 2013). As an assistive technology team, we decided to throw ourselves into more low-tech communication systems for everyone.Ī major challenge with communication boards and books is that there is no standard. Frequently expensive mid and high technology devices were left at home, uncharged or broken. These students frequently lacked the hours of modeling required to learn a new communication system. Many of my students, however, were not fully utilizing any of these communication systems. High tech (computer operated) – iPads with Proloquo/ Touch Chat/ Lamp Words for Life, Accent 1000/1200, Nova Chat.Mid-tech (batteries required) – Go Talk 9+, Big Mack voice output, Step by Step, etc.Low-tech (no batteries required) – communication boards, environmental symbols, picture exchange.Within my school, students use the following AAC types: Children with complex communication needs (CCN) may need augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to express themselves to others. Not everyone, however, enjoys easy communication. The following is a portion of a research paper combined with additional thoughts about using core vocabulary boards in my school.Ĭommunication is a basic right for all individuals (Hendricks, 2007 Unicef, 1989).
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