Alphabet Charts & Books

ABC spelling charts

Alphabet communication book templates

Alphabets you can eye point to

Alphabets you can point to

Charts with the alphabet + some words and phrases to point to

Coded alphabet charts

Encoded alphabet charts

Frequency layout spelling charts

High contrast charts

Letter codes

Listener Mediated Scanning

QWERTY alphabet charts

Education resources

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Customisable symbol charts for communication available in five layouts to support different access methods.

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Communication Books

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Access Methods: Eye Gaze

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Access Methods: Mouse

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Access Methods: Touch

Framework for Switch Assessment

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Access Methods: Switch

Easter Egg Hunt

Using AAC to Play

Pragmatic Auditory Scan Communication Book

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Coaching Communication Partners

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AAC in Action: Tasty Traditions

AAC in the Classroom

PODD 2-Day Introductory Course

Understanding The Benefits of Assistive Technology

How to Develop and Use a Communication Book (DUCB)

<p>This is a FREE online taster webinar to introduce you to Ace Centre&#8217;s popular Developing and Using a Communication Book resource.</p>


AAC Assessment Tools

Clues Book

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<p>The original Pragmatics Profile of Everyday Communication Skills in Children was written by Hazel Dewart and Susie Summers. This revised version has been created with the permission of NFER &#8211; Nelson. This Profile should be used with individuals who have used AAC in the past, are currently using AAC, or where you feel that an individual is using informal modes of AAC and you wish to introduce more formal methods.</p>
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<p>This resource is <strong>free</strong> to download. There is one version which can be used in two ways:</p>
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<li>Print &amp; Fill  &#8211; download, print and fill in by hand</li>
<li>Auto Entry &#8211;  download and fill in electronically with Microsoft Word</li>
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<p>To cite this work:<br />
Martin, S., Small, K., and Stevens, R. 2024. The Pragmatics Profile for People who use AAC  &#8211; Second Edition (First Published 26 Sep 2017). Available at:<a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/resources/pragmatics-profile-people-use-aac/">https://acecentre.org.uk/resources/pragmatics-profile-people-use-aac/</a>.</p>
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The Pragmatics Profile for People who use AAC

Gardening

Getting Started with Modelling

Cooking

<p>8, 16 and 30 location symbol charts to support communication when going on a egg hunt. Ask for or give clues to find eggs and fill up your basket!</p>
<p>This download includes an information sheet to help you get started and charts with Widgit, PCS and High Contrast symbols.</p>


AAC Accredited Module

<p>The AAC Module can be combined with an additional 30 credits from one of two further modules (The <em>Access Unit</em> or <em>Assistive Technology for Complex Communication, Physical &amp; Learning Needs</em>) to gain the PGCert Specialist Assistive Technology, awarded by University of Dundee.</p>


Makaton Level 1: Foundation Level – Introduction to Makaton

Splash! V.3

A5 Communication Book you can point to

Language Questionnaire

Practical Tips when working with AAC Users who communicate in Languages Other than English

<p>This leaflet is derived from the information presented in the chapter &#8220;Augmentative and Alternative Communication” written by Ace Centre colleagues Lizzie Sadiku, Katherine Small and Suzanne Martin for a book by Dr. Sean Pert called “<a href="http://bit.ly/AACLang">Working with Children Experiencing Speech and Language Disorders in a Bilingual Context: A home Language Approach</a>”.</p>


Appraising an AAC Resource in a Language You Do Not Speak

<p>We have created this document pulling from our experience of supporting AAC users who want to communicate in more than one language. It is a compilation of questions you can and should be asking when appraising resources in a language you do not speak and considerations for you to keep in mind.</p>


Look at Photos

Read Dear Zoo

Getting Started with Paper-Based Symbol Resources

Reading

<p>A symbol chart to support communication about and while reading.</p>
<p>It is available in five layouts (choose the option below) to support different access methods:</p>
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<li>Finger pointing Stage 1 – 8 symbols</li>
<li>Finger pointing Stage 2 – 16 symbols</li>
<li>Finger pointing Stage 3 – 30 symbols</li>
<li>Eye pointing – 6 symbols</li>
<li>Hand (or other body part) pointing – 6 symbols</li>
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<p>Learn more about the options for customisation offered and how they can help to meet needs your learners needs by <a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/blog/customisable_symbol_charts">clicking here</a>.</p>


15 - Widgit

15 - SS

15 - PCS

Designing and using alphabet charts

Being a Communication Partner

High Frequency Words & Phrases with QWERTY alphabet for Pointing

Paper-based resources to support Communication for Adults with Progressive Conditions

Alphabet Chart Pack - charts you point to

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<p>This pack contains ten alphabet charts designed to support face-to-face communication for someone who is able to spell but cannot rely upon speech to communicate.</p>
<p><a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/blog/customisable-alphabet-charts"><span class="ui-provider vd b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">Click here to find read about things to consider when customising this chart. </span></a></p>
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