Alphabet Charts & Books

ABC spelling charts

Alphabet communication book templates

Alphabets you can eye point to

Alphabets you can point to

Charts for Listener Mediated Scanning

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

QWERTY alphabet charts

Alphabet Charts

Getting Started

Info & Apps

Digital Publications

E-Books

Software

Learning

Access

Seasonal resources

Christmas

Shop

Symbol Charts

Altered colours

Coded access

Combination access

Core vocabulary symbol charts

Encoding

Eye Pointing

Symbol charts for active play

Symbol charts for creative play

Symbol charts for daily routines

Symbol charts for imaginative play

Symbol charts for older learners

Symbol charts for playing games

Symbol charts for playing with toys

Symbol charts for reading, looking at photos & telling stories

Symbol charts for watching television

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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.
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This resource is free to download. There are two versions:
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<li>Print &amp; Fill. This allows you to download and print a paper copy and fill it in by hand</li>
<li>Auto Entry. This allows you to fill it in electronically with Microsoft Word.</li>
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To cite this work: 
Martin, S., Small, K., and Stevens, R. 2017. The Pragmatics Profile for People who use AAC (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>.
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The Pragmatics Profile for People who use AAC

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There are now more young people using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems in both mainstream and special schools than ever before. Successful inclusion of these pupils requires a substantial resource commitment, including the planning and implementation of appropriate supportive communication programmes, training of staff, and the involvement of a wide range of professionals working together. So how can schools maximise the effectiveness this commitment?
This freely-downloadable 50-page document offers information and guidelines to local education authorities, schools and health professionals. Contributions from 25 professionals working in the field of AAC have been brought together to summarise the current situation and point the way forward through the promotion of AAC policies.

Developing AAC Policies in Schools

Over 80 additional pointers and cursors for those with visual or perceptual difficulties. Icon styles include animated, coloured, large, I-beams and circles.
The pointers have been designed here at the Ace Centre, so if you have a need or a suggestion for a particular pointer style, please let us know. (Note &#8211; some people are understandably concerned what this installer contains. You can see the entire source code &#8211; and <a href="https://github.com/AceCentre/AceCursors">build your own installer here</a>).
Instructions on how to download, install and change your cursor can be found in this video:
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There&#8217;s more large cursors available for free download at <a href="http://athena.uoa.gr/eng/categories/view/5">Athena: Free Assistive Technology Software Inventory </a>  or <a href="http://rbx.de/big-cursors/">Rabe&#8217;s big cursors</a>

Large Pointers

Check out <a href="https://youtu.be/fCgGy8dFIFE">this video</a> to learn about the eBook features
Please note that this resource is not suggesting that low tech is ‘best’, or that low tech is a prerequisite to a more high tech communication aid. It is simply about valuing the role of paper based communication systems, and sharing lots of ideas and strategies to help develop and support them. You may well find that many of the ideas and strategies are useful when it comes to other forms of communication too.

Designing and using alphabet charts

The aim of this resource is help you design and use alphabet charts with people who can’t rely on speech, enabling them to communicate to the best of their ability. Through communication we can express ourselves, learn, have fun, and be active members of society

Encoded chart with ABC and numbers you can point to

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Find videos and support materials if you or are a family member requires solutions to help communicate due to a progressive condition such as MND/ALS, PSP, MS, Parkinson&#8217;s disease.
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Paper-based resources to support Communication for Adults with Progressive Conditions

This guide provides information about paper-based tools and strategies that can support communication if speech is becoming or has become difficult due to an acquired progressive condition. It is written for people living with such a condition and also for family, carers and relevant professionals.

Combination access ABC

High contrast (black on yellow) AEIOU

Encoded coloured borders E-Tran

AEIOU layout for row column Listener Mediated Scanning

Check out <a href="https://youtu.be/fCgGy8dFIFE">this video</a> to learn about the eBook features
There is a lot of emphasis on communication partner skills in this resource. That is because communication does not happen in isolation – it is a social act involving two or more people. The person who is communicating with someone who cannot rely on speech needs to develop a range of skills that will enable them to support that person to fulfil their potential.
Please note that this resource is not suggesting that paper-based AAC is ‘best’, or that using paper-based communication resources is a prerequisite to using an electronic communication aid. It is simply about valuing the role of paper-based communication systems, and sharing lots of ideas and strategies to help develop and support them. You may well find that many of the ideas and strategies are useful when it comes to other forms of communication too

Getting Started with Paper-Based Symbol Resources

The aim of this resource is to introduce you to paper-based AAC involving symbols to enable you to support those who can’t rely on speech to communicate. Communication enables us to express ourselves, learn, have fun and be active members of society. Supporting communication with symbols can unlock so many opportunities for those unable to rely upon speech to communicate.

Arts and Crafts

A symbol chart to support communication while engaging in an arts and crafts activity. To learn more about how to support people using communication charts check out our free on-demand learning module from Ace Centre Learning by clicking here for <a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/learning/communication-partners-i">Communication Partners</a> training.
<a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/blog/customisable_symbol_charts">Click here to find read about things to consider when customising this chart. </a>

This fully revised and updated illustrated guide describes what’s required to construct and use a communication book with a preliterate individual.  This second edition builds on all that was good about the original, much loved guide, incorporating the wealth of experience of the full Ace Centre team.  The guide offers clarity for parents, carers and professionals in developing communication books that progressively help people to communicate an increasing number of messages.  
The guide sets out:
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<li>An updated, stable core vocabulary that is available from every topic page to promote its use.  The core vocabulary is developed through five stages and includes a newly simplified Stage One.</li>
<li>Ideas for developing a fringe vocabulary that can meet an individual’s interests, needs and varied environments, with plenty of examples included.</li>
<li>A continued promotion of the communication of rich ideas through symbols rather than the production of grammatically correct sentences for face-to-face communication.</li>
<li>A new approach to organising pages and accessing vocabulary with a suggested menu, tabs and supports for navigating around the book.</li>
<li>The importance of a communication partner who is taught, through the guide, to use and model the symbols during communication and to support and scaffold the learner’s own communication attempts.</li>
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The guide itself with its sample pages is presented in an A5 file, but a learner’s communication book can easily be created at A4 size if this is preferred.  Templates for use with most resource making software are available for download along with worksheets to assist in generating page and vocabulary ideas. Download the templates here:
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<li><a href="https://backend.acecentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/woocommerce_uploads/2017/10/Boardmaker-V6-templates-A5.zip">Boardmaker V6 templates A5</a></li>
<li><a href="https://backend.acecentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/woocommerce_uploads/2017/10/Boardmaker-V6-templates-A4.zip">Boardmaker V6 templates A4</a></li>
<li><a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/resources/identifying-vocabulary-to-personalise-aac/">Identifying Vocabulary to personalise my book</a></li>
<li><a href="https://backend.acecentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/woocommerce_uploads/2017/10/Boardmaker-Studio-templates.zip">Boardmaker Studio templates</a></li>
<li><a href="https://backend.acecentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/woocommerce_uploads/2017/10/MindExpress-Templates.zip">MindExpress Templates</a></li>
<li><a href="https://backend.acecentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/woocommerce_uploads/2017/10/InPrint-3-files-1.zip">InPrint-3-files</a></li>
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DUCB - Developing and Using a Communication Book

Make Up

A symbol chart to support commenting on or directing someone to put on make-up.  To learn more about how to support people using communication charts check out our free on-demand learning module from Ace Centre Learning by clicking here for <a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/learning/communication-partners-i">Communication Partners</a> training

Balloons

A symbol chart to support communication while playing with balloons. To learn more about how to support people using communication charts check out our free on-demand learning module from Ace Centre Learning by clicking here for <a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/learning/communication-partners-i">Communication Partners</a> training.

Manicure

A symbol chart to support conversation while giving or receiving a manicure.
To learn more about how to support people using communication charts check out our free on-demand learning module from Ace Centre Learning by clicking here for <a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/learning/communication-partners-i">Communication Partners</a> training.

Colours

A symbol chart to support communication about colour. It could be used during an arts and crafts activities, while playing games, choosing what clothes to wear &#8230; the possibilities are endless!
To learn more about how to support people using communication charts check out our free on-demand learning module from Ace Centre Learning by clicking here for <a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/learning/communication-partners-i">Communication Partners</a> training
<a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/blog/customisable_symbol_charts">Click here to find read about things to consider when customising this chart. </a>

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Look at Photos

A symbol chart to support conversation while looking at or taking photos. For more information and support on how to use symbol charts click here to view our free <a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/resources/all?category=made-by-ace&amp;subcategory=e-books">Getting Started with Paper-Based Symbol Resources</a> eBook.

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Bubbles

A symbol chart to support communication while playing with Bubbles. For more information and support on how to use symbol charts click here to view our <a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/resources/all?category=made-by-ace&amp;subcategory=e-books">Getting Started with Paper-Based Symbol Resources.</a>
<a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/blog/customisable_symbol_charts">Click here to find read about things to consider when customising this chart. </a>

For more information about creating symbol based materials click <a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/resources/getting-started-with-paper-based-symbol-resources">here to access our Getting Started with Paper-Based Symbol Resources eBook</a>
<a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/resources/all?category=symbol-charts">Click here to download free symbol based AAC charts featuring core words.</a>
<a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/learning/search?category=communication">Visit Ace Centre Learning for live and on demand training courses on introducing symbol based AAC here</a>

Getting Started with Core Words

This leaflet is a starting point for introducing the concept and importance of core words to people who are creating symbol based AAC materials.
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Dolly

A symbol chart to support communication while playing with dolls. For more information and support on how to use symbol charts click here to view our <a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/resources/all?category=made-by-ace&amp;subcategory=e-books">Getting Started with Paper-Based Symbol Resources.</a>
<a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/blog/customisable_symbol_charts">Click here to find read about things to consider when customising this chart. </a>

Bath

A symbol chart to support communication while taking a bath or while bathing a doll or favourite toy. Make sure to laminate the chart so it can take a few splashes!
For more information and support on how to use symbol charts click here to view our <a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/resources/all?category=made-by-ace&amp;subcategory=e-books">Getting Started with Paper-Based Symbol Resources.</a>

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Bingo

A symbol chart to support communication while playing bingo. For more information and support on how to use symbol charts click here to view our <a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/resources/all?category=made-by-ace&amp;subcategory=e-books">Getting Started with Paper-Based Symbol Resources.</a>

Snakes and Ladders

A symbol chart to support conversation while playing Snakes and Ladders. To learn more about how to support people using communication charts check out our free on-demand learning module from Ace Centre Learning by clicking here for <a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/learning/communication-partners-i">Communication Partners</a> training.

Kerplunk

A symbol chart to support conversation while playing Kerplunk! For more information and support on how to use symbol charts click here to view our free <a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/resources/all?category=made-by-ace&amp;subcategory=e-books">Getting Started with Paper-Based Symbol Resources</a> eBook.

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Check out <a href="https://youtu.be/fCgGy8dFIFE">this video</a> to learn about the eBook features
For a more general all round introduction to low tech symbol based AAC, you could see another resource in this AAC Information Series, Getting Started with AAC: Using low tech symbol based systems with children.

Access to paper-based symbol resources when pointing is difficult

The aim of this resource is explore access to low tech symbol based AAC when accessing standard resources is difficult physically or visually. It is aimed at people who are familiar with low tech AAC, but want to find out more about how to adjust and adapt the resources to meet individual needs.

Simon Says

A symbol chart to support communication while playing Simon says. For more information and support on how to use symbol charts click here to view our <a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/resources/all?category=made-by-ace&amp;subcategory=e-books">Getting Started with Paper-Based Symbol Resources.</a>
<a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/blog/customisable_symbol_charts">Click here to find read about things to consider when customising this chart. </a>

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Creating Stories

A symbol chart to support communication around creating a story. For more information and support on how to use symbol charts click here to view our <a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/resources/all?category=made-by-ace&amp;subcategory=e-books">Getting Started with Paper-Based Symbol Resources.</a>
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To learn more about literacy instruction for people who use AAC or who have complex needs we suggest the following sources:
General literacy: 
<a href="https://literacyforallinstruction.ca/">Literacy Instruction for Students with Significant Disabilities </a> website with information and guidance
<a href="http://www.project-core.com/">Project Core </a> website with information and free professional development modules
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/46177933-comprehensive-literacy-for-all">Comprehensive Literacy for All</a> book with information and guidance
<a href="http://www.teachustoo.org.uk/">Teach Us Too</a> UK based charity promoting literacy education for all
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Self Directed Reading: 
<a href="https://praacticalaac.org/praactical/5-ways-to-make-page-fluffers-and-spacers">PrAACtical AAC </a>blog with tips on making books accessible
<a href="https://www.janefarrall.com/self-selected-reading-books-for-every-reader/">Jane Farrall</a> presentation handout with tips and informations
<a href="https://tarheelreader.org/">Tar Heel Reader </a>large bank of free online books
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Shared Reading: 
<a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/resources/all?category=symbol-charts&amp;page=1&amp;subcategory=symbol-charts-for-reading-looking-at-photos-telling-stories">Ace Centre Symbol Chart</a> free printable symbol charts to support reading books
<a href="https://www.sharedreader.org/">Tar Heel Shared Reader</a> website with information and free professional development modules
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Letter and Sounds 
<a href="https://www.janefarrall.com/teaching-and-learning-the-alphabet-playing-with-letter-shapes-and-sounds/">Jane Farrall</a> blog post on teaching the alphabet
<a href="https://sites.google.com/view/emergingreaders/home?s=09">Reading &amp; Writing 4 All</a> website with free resources for teaching the alphabet
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Writing: 
<a href="https://www.med.unc.edu/ahs/clds/alternative-pencils/">Centre for Literacy and Disability Studies Alternative Pencils </a>information and resources
<a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/resources/all?category=alphabet-charts">Ace Centre Alphabet Charts </a> free printable alphabet charts to use for writing

Getting Started with AAC and Literacy

This leaflet is a starting point for introducing literacy instruction to people who use AAC and why it is important.

Reading

A symbol chart to support conversation around reading books or magazines. To learn more about how to support people using communication charts check out our free on-demand learning module from Ace Centre Learning by clicking here for <a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/learning/communication-partners-i">Communication Partners</a> training
<a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/blog/customisable_symbol_charts">Click here to find read about things to consider when customising this chart. </a>

Read Dear Zoo

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A symbol chart to support conversation while reading the book Dear Zoo. To learn more about how to support people using communication charts check out our free on-demand learning module from Ace Centre Learning by clicking here for <a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/learning/communication-partners-i">Communication Partners</a> training
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Gardening

A symbol chart to support communication while working in the garden.
To learn more about how to support people using communication charts check out our free on-demand learning module from Ace Centre Learning by clicking here for <a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/learning/communication-partners-i">Communication Partners</a> training

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Turn Taking

A symbol chart to support communication around turn taking. There are spaces on the chart to add names and photographs of the people who are taking turns while playing games, sharing toys, engaging in sensory play or endless other activities.
For more information and support on how to use symbol charts click here to view our <a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/resources/all?category=made-by-ace&amp;subcategory=e-books">Getting Started with Paper-Based Symbol Resources.</a>

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Chat about TV

A symbol chart to support conversation around watching television. For more information and support on how to use symbol charts click here to view our <a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/resources/all?category=made-by-ace&amp;subcategory=e-books">Getting Started with Paper-Based Symbol Resources.</a>
<a href="https://acecentre.org.uk/blog/customisable_symbol_charts">Click here to find read about things to consider when customising this chart. </a>

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