By Karen Krogg, M.S., CCC-SLP SLPs, special education teachers, and parents are often searching for a free AAC communication board. This core vocabulary tool features core words and specific fringe vocabulary. This board is web-based and does not require a download, and can be accessed on my Speech Therapy Tools page. So, whether you need…
Are you researching speech devices for autism, language delay, or childhood apraxia of speech (CAS)? Speech-language pathologists may recommend AAC – including speech devices- to support speech and language development and overall communication for many individuals. AAC systems can play a crucial role in speech and language acquisition and can be a powerful tool for…
Are you wondering how to use core vocabulary in speech therapy? Are you not quite sure what core vocabulary is, and why you might want to consider addressing it in your speech and language therapy sessions? In this blog post, I’m sharing a “get started” guide for SLPs interested in using core vocabulary in speech…
With any type of therapy, sometimes you just find activities that really work. I was thinking the other day about some of my favorite moments so far in my career as a Speech- Language Pathologist. Specifically, I recalled my favorite therapy sessions involving AAC speech therapy activities. Sometimes, you plan and plan and plan… and…
I had the opportunity to try out one of SpeechPage‘s newest products, Intro to AAC: Expressive Reporting. This is a colorful product that comes pre-laminated and pre-cut, which is a huge timesaver. This product has a unique feature: moveable parts! “Doors” can swing open via the velcro attachments. I felt like this product enabled me…
Using core words in speech therapy can be a very important component when helping our speech and language students become more efficient communicators. The problem? Most SLPs have huge caseloads- and even larger paperwork piles. That means we can’t be the only ones involved when it comes to modeling and teaching core words to our…
Using core vocabulary with AAC users during your speech therapy session is an efficient and simple way to help build language in emergent communicators. Since core vocabulary is the most frequently used vocabulary in our language, it is wonderful because it can be used during ANY activity throughout the day. I have a number of…
Welcome back, to those of you who read my first post in my new AAC series. While I’m certainly still in the learning process myself, I’ve decided to share my journey with you in the hopes that it will be helpful and make the jump into AAC seem less overwhelming. The first thing I did…