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AAC in Action: Tasty Traditions

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Easter Egg Hunt

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Getting Started with Yes/No

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Communication Partners

Getting Started with Modelling

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A Guide to Writing an Effective AAC Policy in Education Settings

AAC in Action: Autumn Festivals

A practical resource that provides activity and modelling ideas to support AAC users during the autumnal celebrations of Halloween, Diwali, and Bonfire Night. By focusing on core, descriptive, and action words already present in AAC systems, the resource promotes spontaneous communication, language generalisation, and reduces the need for adding rarely used, event-specific vocabulary
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Getting Started with Core Words

Simon Says... Sing a Carol!

Elf on the Shelf

Cooking

Read this <a href="https://backend.acecentre.org.uk/news/deck-the-halls-with-core-words/">blog post to learn more about using core words</a> during the festive seasons.

AAC in Action: Festive Season

A practical resource that provides activity and modelling ideas to support AAC users during the festive celebrations of Christmas and Hanukkah. By focusing on core words already present in AAC systems, the resource promotes spontaneous communication, language generalisation, and reduces the need for adding rarely used, event-specific vocabulary
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<div>A practical resource showing how food‑based activities linked to cultural celebrations from around the British Isles (Burns Night, Pancake Day, St. David&#8217;s Day and St. Patrick&#8217;s Day) can support richer AAC use, including descriptive, comparative, preference and maths‑related language. It offers simple ideas to help learners share opinions, make comparisons and take part in meaningful, curriculum‑linked communication at home and in the classroom.</div>
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Supporting Literacy with AAC

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Makaton

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AAC Policy Development Training

This guide is designed to support educational settings through the process of creating an AAC policy that is unique to them and the needs of their students and staff. The document outlines practical steps for integrating AAC into daily classroom activities, ensuring that AAC users can participate fully and learn effectively. It also highlights the importance of fostering a supportive culture that values diverse communication methods and promotes understanding and inclusion. 
We created this free online guide, directed by the original Developing AAC Policies in Schools document created in 2001, whilst working alongside and within several education settings. The aim is to pull from and share our recent joined up experience to assist education teams through the process of creating an AAC policy that is unique to them and the needs of their students and staff. The guide addresses key points for effective AAC policies to include:
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<li>Introduction</li>
<li>Defining AAC</li>
<li>The need for an AAC policy statement</li>
<li>The educational context</li>
<li>Legal considerations in the use of AAC</li>
<li>Roles and responsibilities</li>
<li>Ongoing training and development</li>
<li>Transition</li>
<li>Funding options</li>
<li>Conclusion</li>
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Each section in this guide has been designed to promote discussion and planning throughout the process of creating your AAC policy whilst providing examples from existing school policies and considerations to explore within your setting.

Free online eBook or download as PDF

Pragmatic Auditory Scan Communication Book

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Coaching Communication Partners

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Assistive Technology for Complex Communication, Physical & Learning Needs

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

How to Develop and Use a Communication Book (DUCB)

PODD 2-Day Introductory Course

Getting Started with AAC and Literacy

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>

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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Getting Started with Paper-Based Symbol Resources

Modelling, aided language stimulation, point talking – are different ways of saying the same thing: that it is important to point to symbols while you talk to someone who is using symbols to communicate.
This leaflet is a starting point for introducing the concept and importance of modelling for communication partners who are supporting someone learning to use symbol based AAC systems.
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FUNctional Switching

Express Yourself!

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Express Yourself is a practical guide by Deborah Little and Clare Thorn, packed with ideas to support communication, participation and self-expression during circle time for learners who use AAC and Assistive Technology. It also includes a reflective worksheet for class teams to use together, helping them evaluate current practice and identify opportunities to strengthen learner voice and engagement.
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Access to paper-based symbol resources when pointing is difficult

Most people communicate yes or no—by speaking, nodding, or using gestures. But for those with complex needs, it’s not always that easy.
This resource explores ways to teach yes/no responses, including alternatives for those with limited movement. It outlines practical methods such as head movements, eye pointing, switches, and verbal/physical cues, with tips for consistency and modeling across communication partners.
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