Constructing Simple Eye-Gaze Frame with CPVC Pipe

WHAT:  This 33-page booklet by Dr. Carol Goossens, gives step-by-step instructions for constructing an eye gaze frame. 

This resource provides information on how to:

1) construct a simple eye-gaze frame using CPVC tubing and fittings;
2) construct a horseshoe communication display using clear PETG plastic;
3) construct 'permanent communication displays' for high frequency sets /activities;
4) construct displays with detachable symbols;
5) store detachable symbols in a format that promotes long range use by the entire school/agency.

WHERE:
Download the booklet for $5 at the link below:
Constructing an Eye Gaze Frame 

 

TPT Can We Chat: Co-Planned Sequenced Social Scripts

WHAT:  This book by Dr. Caroline Ramsey Musselwhite and Linda J. Burkhart describes strategies for developing co-planned sequenced social scripts for students who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) . Items covered include: WHO should use social scripts; WHAT topics are best; HOW to help students co-plan and deliver scripts; and WHEN to deliver scripts. Sample scripts are included.

WHERE:  Download this book for $5.99 from Teachers Pay Teachers at the link below:
Can We Chat Book

TPT: Out & About Book FREE

What:  Bookette describing how to set up a community outing program for students who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication, including:
• WHO should be included in outings
• WHERE outings might take place
• WHAT activities can provide AAC support

Where:  Buy the bookette for $3.99 from Teachers Pay Teachers, using the link below:
Out & About Bookette

TPT: Communication Circles Book

Communication Circles:  With a Little Help From My Friends

What:  Bookette outlining setting up a Communication Circle to support students who use Augmentative and Augmentative Communication (AAC).  Gives ideas for setting up a peer circle to support target students in rehearsing, practicing, modeling, and using AAC with unfamiliar partners. 

Where:  Buy the bookette for $3.99 from Teachers Pay Teachers, using the link below:
Communication Circle Book

Predictable Chart Writing Webinar

What:  This webinar is part of the Angelman Communication Training Series.  Erin Sheldon did an amazing job sharing strategies for using Predictable Chart Writing for students with complex communication needs who are emergent writers.

View the Webinar Here:

Download the Handout Here

Who Can: Core Set 9 Book

Who Can Book

Books are always a fun way to explore core language.

But REMEMBER - just enjoy reading the book, pointing at and talking about the text, THEN use light or high tech communication sets to talk about the books, pointing out the core words.  This should not be a test, but a fun social interaction!!

• Uses carrier phrase: WHO + CAN VERB

• Uses pronouns:  I, YOU, HE, SHE, IT, THEY

• Silly ending (Who can cancan)

Link Below:

Who Can Book 

Tips for Extending This Book!

• After you read this book multiple times, start referring to it in real life.  Examples:
•  <Bowling alley, baseball field, playing frisbee) WHO CAN PLAY?  I CAN!
• <Listening to music in the car>  WHO CAN SING?  WE CAN!
• <Looking at your child's artwork> WHO CAN DRAW?  YOU CAN!
• <Playing a card game>  WHO CAN GO?  I CAN!!

When Can We Go? Core Set 9 Book

Books are always a fun way to explore core language.

But REMEMBER - just enjoy reading the book, pointing at and talking about the text, THEN use light or high tech communication sets to talk about the books, pointing out the core words.  This should not be a test, but a fun social interaction!!

Book for Core 9:  WHEN  FINISHED  CAN  HERE

The Challenge:  To create a book highlighting target core words, but to keep in:
a) Engaging (so that students will want to read it multiple times)
b) Connected to Life (so that we can make text to self connections) 

The Book:  When Can We Go

Target Audience: 
- Students who are emergent or transitional readers (including older students); 
- Any age student who is working on learning core vocabulary on an AAC system 


When Can We Go Link

Tips for Extending This Book!

• After you read this book multiple times, start referring to it in real life.  Examples:
• WHEN CAN WE GO to the park?
  WHEN DAD gets HERE!
• Hey!  DAD is HERE.  WE CAN GO!
• WHEN I FINISH my e-mail we CAN GO
• WHEN CAN WE GO?  WHEN  I find my purse / keys / coat.
• WHEN CAN WE GO?  WHEN YOU get dressed / brush your teeth / etc.
• WHERE IS my purse / keys / scarf?
   HERE IT IS!
Most Important?  Make it FUN!!!