September: AAC
October: Modelling
November: Core Words
December: Communication Functions
January: Prompting Hierarchy
February: Wait Time
March: Creating a Communication-Friendly Environment
April: Modelling without Expectation
May: AAC Myths and Facts
June: Activities
CCSD had a partnership with Renfrew Educational Services Complex Communication Needs team to support our students. We are grateful for their past years of collaboration, expertise and provision of these materials. The Core Word Curriculum project was requested to assist our staff in supporting students with complex communication needs.
AAC Modelling Tips
Aided Language Stimulation
Babbling with AAC
Communication Functions
Communication Strategies for Learners of All Levels
Core and Fringe Vocabulary
Expectations for AAC
How to Use a Core Board
LAMP WFL Quick Reference
Myths vs Facts About AAC
Setting Up the Environment for AAC
TouchChat App Backup
What is AAC?
Where do I start?
WordPower Vocabulary
Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) - ASHA
Augmentative Communication Resources - TVCC
Chat Editor Demos for TouchChat & LAMP WFL
Children's Link - local Family Support Connections & Directory
Do we need AAC? - Assistiveware.com
LAMP Words for Life Demo access link
Minspeak Webinars - some free and others for a fee (please see AAC for Families Summer webinar series "AAC at Home: A Potpourri of Summer Fun")
Parent/Caregiver Online Classes - PRC Saltillo (please scroll down left menu of webinars to locate parent/caregiver heading)
PraacticalAAC - Toolbox (check other menus, such as Strategy of the Month, Video of the Week, Home)
Smart Box (Grid Pad & Eye Gaze)