AAC

What is core vocabulary? It consists of about 200 words that make up 80% of the vocabulary that we use in everyday speech. These words are primarily pronouns, verbs, descriptors and question words. Some of the most common core words include: I, yes, no, my/mine, the, want, is, it, that, a, go, you, what, on, […]

During the past ten years, I have worked with many children who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems. An AAC system is a communication tool that replaces or supplements spoken language. A specific AAC system is often referred to as an AAC device. Some AAC devices are downloaded to tablets like an iPad, running