Practice using core AAC words (he, wants) in an engaging literacy activity. Core Words Interactive Book can be used to help teach first words with the early intervention population. Also great for children who are minimally verbal, nonverbal and with complex communication needs.

Use the color pages as a one-on-one or group activity in speech therapy. The black and white pages makes a fantastic lesson that can be taken home for homework. Provide even more support with the additional sign language cards.

This instant PDF download includes: 

• A six-page book in color and printer friendly black line.

• AAC core words: She, wants (fringe: horse, sweater, horn, headphones, basketball)

• Sign language cards: She, Wants, I, See, Toys

• Directions for assembly.

These books can be used to target:

• Early communication skills: joint attention, pointing, making choices

• Building vocabulary by identifying or labeling single words

• Expanding from words to phrases (ex. “on” to “on the table”)

• Answering simple “wh” questions (What, Where, Who)

• Using pronouns (he/she) correctly.

• Practice core words on AAC devices.

• Building literacy skills

The books can be printed in color for repeated use or black and white to share with families.

They are designed to be used as a simple early book that can easily be shared with families (black line copies) or constructed as an interactive for repeated use and high engagement (laminated pieces with Velcro).

What you’ll receive:

A digital PDF download (20 pages). No physical product will be shipped.

To use:

You will need to have an up to date version of a PDF Reader like Adobe Reader installed on your computer to open this resource.

Questions or Concerns?

I’d love to hear from you. Email me: Lia@speechandlanguageathome.com