Alphabet Charts & Books

ABC spelling charts

Alphabet communication book templates

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Alphabets you can point to

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

Coded alphabet charts

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Frequency layout spelling charts

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Letter codes

Listener Mediated Scanning

QWERTY alphabet charts

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

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Hit your switch when you find two Christmas images that match. There are other themes to choose from as well as uploading your own images.
<a href="https://backend.acecentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Ace-Centre-Christmas-Snap-Instructions.pdf">Checkout this help sheet to learn how play Snap with your switch.</a>
Why not try it out with our free EyeCommander eye blink switch app?  <a id="LPNoLPOWALinkPreview" title="https://acecentre.org.uk/blog/introducing-eyecommander" contenteditable="false" href="https://acecentre.org.uk/blog/introducing-eyecommander">Introducing EyeCommander | Ace Centre</a>.

Christmas Snap!

A fun and engaging switch accessible game made by Ace Centre with a festive theme.

Watch Claire read The Night Before Christmas using Shared Reading strategies which encourage a person who uses AAC to interact using their system or with one of the symbol charts provided.
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Night Before Christmas Shared Reading

<div>Sharing a story in an interactive and engaging way is a wonderful thing to do any time of year but made even more special at Christmas!</div>

Widgit

Find here a Powerpoint that will show you how to make your own Christmas Biscuit Tree. Follow the instructions from Jen. If you need to support to bake then you might prefer to direct other bakers! To do this we have identified some keywords for you to use in your AAC resource. If you are getting started with your AAC then we suggest that your communication partner models the words to you. <a href="http://aacbooks.net/books/UsingLowTechSymbolSystemsChildren/#_point_talking_modelling">See here for some ideas on how to do this</a>.
(A note for communication partners: Can&#8217;t find the right symbols for the words? Find an alternative! For example, you may not have &#8220;sprinkle&#8220;. Don&#8217;t feel pressured to add the word sprinkled. Would &#8220;put&#8221; be ok instead? It gets the same meaning across)
If you are a person who uses a switch you can easily turn the pages of the powerpoint by mapping your switches to the space bar. <a href="https://www.setbc.org/Download/LearningCentre/Access/Reading_Accessible_Books_with_Switch.pdf">Read here for some more information</a> (thanks to SETBC for that information!)
A big thanks to News2You/<a href="https://www.n2y.com/symbolstix-prime/">SymbolStix</a> for allowing us to use their symbols in this resource.

Make your own Biscuit Christmas Tree

Want to make your own switch adapted toys for Christmas? Watch Elf Paul literally eat his way through making some switch adapted Christmas Tree lights.
You will need:
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<li>A battery operated toy or set of Christmas tree lights that are battery operated (i.e. a simple switch turns them on or off)</li>
<li>A 3.5mm switch (available from any good AT supplier! e.g. <a href="https://www.liberator.co.uk/products/switches/switches">Liberator</a>, <a href="http://www.inclusive.co.uk/hardware/switches-and-switch-mountings">Inclusive Technology</a> )</li>
<li>A <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/kenable-3-5mm-Socket-Extension-Cable/dp/B011SSAUM0/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1545132846&amp;sr=1-5&amp;keywords=3.5mm%2Bjack%2Bmono%2Bextension&amp;th=1">mono 3.5mm extension lead</a> that you are ready to cut down to size</li>
<li>Some double sided sticky pads or <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5mm-15mm-VHB-5952-Heavy-Duty-Double-Sided-Acrylic-Foam-Adhesive-Tape-Mounting/192736207208?hash=item2cdff92168:m:mJU0lJ-OmP_gFsq-vCwsvzQ:rk:6:pf:0">VHB tape </a></li>
<li>Some snips or wire cutters</li>
<li>A paper towel</li>
<li>&#8230;and a mince pie case!</li>
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Make your own switch adapted Christmas Tree lights

Created in collaboration with <a href="https://www.assistiveware.com">Assistiveware</a> this is your <a href="https://www.assistiveware.com/blog/assistiveware-core-word-classroom">Coreword Classroom</a> 5 Minute filler on.. Christmas! Enjoy!

Core Word Classroom - 5 Minute Filler

Simon Says... Sing a Carol!

Looking for some festive (and musical) fun this Christmas? Well Simon says&#8230;. Sing a song! This 16 location chart, available in PCS, Widgit and PCS High Contrast promotes fun whilst communicating with symbols.

<div>Download and have fun while reinforcing use of key concepts and words. Packs include:</div>
<ul>
<li>Instructions and ideas for use</li>
<li>Communication chart</li>
<li>Dice</li>
<li>Playing cards</li>
<li>Cut-outs to build a snowman</li>
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Build a Snowman

A resource pack which can be used in different ways. Whether directing someone to create a snowman or playing a game to see who can build Frosty first.

Yum! Yum! Christmas for some is all about the food! We all need a way of saying when we want more Turkey or we want to play a game.  Find here a communication placemat which you can use to chat whilst eating your Christmas Dinner. Print it out at A3 or A4 for your perfect dinner plate size. We recommend laminating to avoid Gravy problems.
Made with the excellent open source <a href="http://arasaac.org">ARASAAC</a> symbols and with some special help from Elf Ben.

Christmas Place Mat

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

A5 Communication Book you can point to

Clues Book

Alphabet Chart Pack - charts you point to

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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.
<a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/blog/customisable-alphabet-charts">Click here to find read about things to consider when customising this chart. </a>
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lower case

Pragmatic Auditory Scan Communication Book

Listener Mediated Scanning ABC Chart Pack

This pack includes eight alphabet chart options and a help sheet to support getting started with the resource. They are all designed to support face-to-face communication for someone who can spell but finds it difficult to point to letters. The letters on these charts are arranged in alphabetical order and are accessed using a method called listener mediated scanning or partner assisted scanning.

Listener Mediated Scanning Frequency Alphabet Chart Pack

This pack includes eight alphabet chart options and a help sheet to support getting started with the resource. They are all designed to support face-to-face communication for someone who can spell but finds it difficult to point to letters. The letters on these charts are arranged by their frequency of use in English words. These charts are accessed using a method called listener mediated scanning or partner assisted scanning.

The Pragmatics Profile for People who use AAC

Communication Pack for Adults who Benefit from Symbol Support

This pack includes:
<ul>
<li>Using a Clues Book help sheet (PDF)</li>
<li>Sample Clues Book with Widgit symbol support (PDF)</li>
<li>Sample Clues Book with text (PDF)</li>
<li>InPrint3 templates for creating a Clues Book with Widgit symbol support</li>
<li>Boardmaker 7 template for creating a Clues Book with PCS symbol support</li>
<li>MS Word template for creating a text based Clues Book</li>
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Designed to support speech when there is difficulty being understood by providing a means for giving clues to a communication partner so they can make guesses to get conversation back-on-track.

Getting Started with Paper-Based Symbol Resources

Supporting Communication for People with Aphasia

This resource is designed to facilitate the creation of a pack of paper-based AAC resources for adults with acquired communication needs or learning disabilities, who have limited literacy, benefit from and can point to symbols. It includes guidance, demonstration materials and customisable templates (using Microsoft PowerPoint) to allow for creation of personalised resources supported with symbols and images including:  
 
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Communication Book </li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">About Me Book </li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Memories Book </li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">My News </li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Pain Scale </li>
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A fictious profile called &#8220;Sue Sample&#8221; is also provided illustrating how these resources are intended to be used and have been personalised to support her communication following a stroke.

High contrast ABC & Frequency layout charts - for Listener Mediated Scanning

High contrast (black on yellow) AEIOU

High contrast ABC flip book - for Listener Mediated Scanning

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Word Template Black text on yellow background

PDF Yellow text on red background

Word Template Yellow text on red background

Access to paper-based symbol resources when pointing is difficult

Ace Centre E-Tran Frame

Printed

Blank

As provided as an example at <a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/ebooks/designing-and-using-alphabet-charts/index.html#/reader/chapter/59">Designing and Using Alphabet Charts (acecentre.org.uk)</a>

FUNctional Switching

Access Methods: Switch

Snap!

Echo

Please note this is an update of the Ace Centre resource &#8220;Switch Assessment and Planning Framework.&#8221;

Framework for Switch Assessment

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This resource pack offers practical tools to support professionals and people with physical disabilities identify the most effective switch access solutions through a structured process of information gathering, assessment, and action planning. It emphasises person-centred, multidisciplinary assessment and recognises that switch access needs may evolve over time, requiring ongoing review and collaboration.
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Hit your switch when you find two images that match. There are lots of themes to choose from as well as uploading your own images.
<a href="https://backend.acecentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Ace-Centre-Christmas-Snap-Instructions.pdf">Checkout this help sheet to learn how play Snap with your switch.</a>
Why not try it out with our free EyeCommander eye blink switch app?  <a id="LPNoLPOWALinkPreview" title="https://acecentre.org.uk/blog/introducing-eyecommander" contenteditable="false" href="https://acecentre.org.uk/blog/introducing-eyecommander">Introducing EyeCommander | Ace Centre</a>.

A fun and engaging switch accessible game made by Ace Centre.

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