AAC Language LabStrategic Implementation

Jane Odom, M.Ed, Director of Implementation Resources

History of the Lab

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research

Curren Products (EC02, Vantage Lite, Vanguard Plus) - Stage 2

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Devices: Vantage Lite, Vanguard Plus. EC02 and EC014 1.05 and Higher, Vantage Plus

Vanguard, EC0-14 1.04 and lower

Required Software: PDF document

Get Me!

Devices: Vantage Lite, Vanguard Plus, EC02 and EC014 1.05 and Higher, Vantage Plus,

Vanguard, EC0-141.04 and lower

Required Software: PDF document

Devices: Vantage Lite, Vanguard Plus, EC02 and EC014 1.05 and Higher

Required Software: PDF documen PowerPoint

Where to Begin

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LANGUAGE STAGES -~AM One StaaeTwo Stage Three Staae Four Stage Five Stage Six _J

Language S1age Talking wilh one word at a time Talking with iwo and three Buil.ding phrases and early Learri lng grammar an.d senten.oe Using sentences an.d phrases Using correct grammar

word phrases sentence-s s1ruc1ure with more grammar endings and syntax

Description of • The person speaks one word • The person leams more words . • The person combines words n • The person begins IO use Whol'e • The person uses more • The person has an under-Language ata time. • He or she begins to combine meaningful order. sentences to ask questrons and grammar endings. stand ing of most grammar ru les.

• He or she leams to direct words to make phrases. • He or she begins using make negative statements. • He or slhe learns to make • He or she has the ability to activities, request, and llabel. grammar endings for -Ing verbs • He or she leams common, nouns plural. speak spontaneously using

and plural nouns. lrregullar past tense verbs • He or she learns to add "s" to whole sentences. Lang1Jage such as ·said", ·saw·, "went·, third; person, present tense verbs continues to grow by add ing an.d old." an.d "ed" to pas! tense verbs. vocabulary.

Expected The person willl speak one word The person will speak two and The person will increase the The person will be able to 1Jse The person willl use correct The person has fUII commun~ Outcomes at a time, and will increase lhree word, phrases In m.eanlngif1JI number of words combined to "wh" words to ask questions. grammar en.din.gs for past an.d ica:tlon skills to express his or

vocabulary. contex,ts. speak In fu ll sentences. The person will show an, present tense verbs. The person her own tho1Jgh1S, and can, 1Jse understanding of actions lhat will increase his or her ability to full language for any purpose. happened In the past by using com.m.unlcate In more comp lex The person will contfnue to leam common, irregular past whole senten.ces. new words. tense verbs. a ,

Unity® Programs Any Unify 1-Hit program - May begin wilh hl.dden key to simplify Any Unify Sequenced program - May begin with Vocab1Jlary Builder lists lo simplify word choices. OR

I Any Unify Sequenced program - May begin with Vocabulary Builder lists to simplify word choices.

Where to begin

AAC Classroom Language Screener

Clinical Lesson Plan

How to Make a Monster` Produce a 2 word utterance

` books

` games

` writing template

` companion video

` smart charts

` common core

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Educational Lesson Plan

All About Me! ` Young Adult available

` Phonics

` Literature

` Writing Genres – Roll a Story

` Phonics

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Sun~ise Bridge be rescued

Parent Can Do Cards

Parent Activity Card Communication Partner Card

Can-Do Activity Card

Helping Others

Instructions

Help the Earth

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Use this card with the book "Help the Earth". Take as long as you child needs to learn the skills. You may need to

model the language multiple times for them to learn it. By modeling the language, you are motivating your child to

learn. Try and talk about th ings that go throughout your day to ensure that the vocabulary is learned.

Steps 1. Use the word "help" during a cooking activity (sample recipes can be printed below) when you would like your

child to assist you. Model the word on their device. Encourage them to say the word "help" when they need

assistance as well.

2. Read the book "Help the Earth." Encourage your child to find the word "help" as it appears in the story. Model the

word if your child can't find it. Discuss what it means to "help" someone or something.

3. Help your child make cards for someone around the neighborhood. They can make one for the mailman,

neighborhood or garbage man. Have them deliver the card and say "thank you" and "help" with their device.

Communication Partner Card

Helping Othe rs

Instructions Print and make copies of this card to give to people working o r interacting with your child. Ask them to help w ith the

target goal by asking some simple questions. The more your ch ild uses their device in different settings, the bette r

communicator they w ill be. Fill in the blanks w ith your ch ild's name. Keep a copy of the book w ith your child to use

during free time.

1. Model the use of the words "please· and "thank you" throughout the day. Gently remind ___ when it would

be appropriate to use the words and encourage them to say them appropriately.

2. Read the book "Help the Earth." Encourage ____ to f ind the word "he lp" as it appears in the sto ry. Model the

word if ____ can't find it. Discuss what it means to "help" someone or something.

3. Find other books that focus on helping. Read the books with ____ and have them fi nd the word "help" on

Mobile Lesson Plans

` Tied to Language Stages andObjective` Link to App store` Extension Activities to support learning

Specialty Sets

` FREE Core Word Starter Set` Core Scanner Lesson Plan Starter Set` Vocabulary Builder Activity Sets

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Unity Sequenced Activity Sets

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Free Resources

Sample Lesson PlansCore Word Starter Set

Vocab Builder Sets

Clinical Samples

Educational Samples

Parent Samples

Mobile Samples

Manual Communication BoardsUnity boards

Words for Life boards

Spelling Boards

Additional ResourcesParent Guides

Unity Word Maps

Noun Town

Where Does it Come From

ESL resources

News 2 You Supports

Unique Supports

Vocabulary Lists

Visual Supports

Subscriber Resources

AAC ResourcesLanguage Reference Charts

Out and About Book

AAC Participation Plan

Wordle Posters

Prompt Hierarchy Chart

Spanish UNIDAD Resources

CurriculumA Year in Words

Unity Curriculum Guide

Literacy Through Unity

Literacy Through Words for Life

Literacy Through Word Power

AAC Bootcamp

Evaluation ToolsRealize Language

Communication Sampling Analysis

QUAD Profile

Blogs

Communicators in ActionBy AAC device users

Brain Control

Teaching Inspirations

Stories

Stories & Strategies for SuccessBy AAC Professionals

Listening

Social Media

Initiation

AAC Mentors

What’s NewStay current on new additions

Literacy

Phonics

Writing

Products

News 2 You

Weekly Vocabulary for News 2 You content.Replaced each week with new vocabulary not in the device.

Smart Charts

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Unique Learning Systems

• Smart Charts for all core words.• Focus on Core Vocabulary