Core vocabulary should be taught.

Supporting Research

  • Adamson, L. B., Romski, M., Deffebach, K., & Sevcik, R. A.(1992).Symbol vocabulary and the focus of conversations: Augmenting language development for youth with mental retardation.Journal of Speech and Hearing Research,35, 1333–1343. Link to this article
  • Banajee, M., Dicarlo, C. & Buras Stricklan, S. (2003). Core Vocabulary Determination for Toddlers. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, June 2003 VOL 19(2), 67-73. Link to this article
  • Boenisch J., & Soto G. (2015). The oral core vocabulary of typically developing English-speaking school-aged children: Implications for AAC practice. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, February 2015 VOL31, 77–84
  • Vanderheiden, G. C., and Kelso, D. P. (1987). “Comparative analysis of fixed-vocabulary communication acceleration techniques.” AAC Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 3, 196-206.
  • Marvin, C. A., Beukelman, D. R., & Bilyeu, D. (1994). Vocabulary-Use Patterns in Preschool Children: Effects of Context and Time Sampling. AAC: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 10(4), 224-236. Link to this article
  • Van Tatenhove, G. (2007). Normal language development, generative language & AAC. Link to this article

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