Has free visuals and social stories already made. Visual communication cards are a great way to help students who struggle to communicate to identify available options, point to pictures to .
The resources are free for download and use, and may be freely reproduced for training purposes and/or for use by communication-impaired people, with appropriate acknowledgement of the author and copyright owners. Copyright is held jointly by CALL Scotland and NHS Education for Scotland (NES). These resources were created by Sally Millar, CALL Scotland, for the ‘Right to Speak’ project.
But other symbol software and symbol libraries are, of course, available. Widgit and Symbol Stix symbols are amongst the most popular symbol systems used in the UK.
Matrix Maker Plus is commended as a robust, good value and easy-to-use application. Permission has kindly been granted for use of the copyright graphics and symbols, as used in the resources: The software used to produce these resources is MatrixMaker Plus from Inclusive Technology Ltd. It includes basic question words, to help the user ask for clarification, quickly. This is another style of alphabet/number chart for spelling out messages. You need to write in the destination to the blank "I'm going to." box. This card contains key vocabulary needed to ask for a rail ticket, enquire about prices, platform number, times, ask for help etc. It includes all the usual coins and bank notes, to help discussions about price, change etc. This card will be useful in shops, for talking to the shop assistant, making basic requests and asking for help. This is the most useful layout for people already familiar with using a keyboard, as they will find the letters and numbers more easily. This card is the same as the bigger train card but in a small size that can be folded up in the pocket.Īnother style of alphabet/number chart for spelling out messages, with some basic communication phrases. "what time?" "although I can't speak, I can hear and understand you OK" please wait" etc. The messages include more basic communication needs eg. "Please can you help me?" "look in my bag" I need the toilet" "In emergency, please call.you write in" etc. The messages include basic communication needs eg. Choose the messages you want to use and the order you want them in. Print out all three, cut out all the blue 'keys'. These three sheets are designed to be printed out and assembled as a 'key ring' type fan of message cards. This card is the same as the bigger bus card but in a small size that can be folded up in the pocket. During snack or meal, put the plate on the mat and use the symbols around the edge to talk about the meal, etc. The grey side should be stuck back to back with the yellow side, to make a credit-card sized communication card. This page has three copies of the same card on it, designed to be printed out, cut up and assembled. You need to write in the destination to the blank "I'm going to." box.Ī person who uses AAC can carry a postcard (A6 size) that helps to explain their situation to new people when they meet, and gives hints and tips about being a good communication partner. This card contains key vocabulary needed to ask for a bus ticket, enquire about prices, times, ask for help etc. Someone who can't speak can point out their message letter by letter using this. This is a simple chart with the alphabet, numbers and some key words/messages on it. How many ways are there to communicate?.
These will help you to 'spread the word' about AAC in your setting. Many people have never thought about communication support needs and have never heard of AAC. Augmentative and Alternative Communication might help.
This 'wheel' of AAC Apps by CALL Scotland, provides a categorised guide to Android Apps for people with complex communication support needs, who may need to use some form(s) of AAC.