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Build a Free Core Vocabulary Board for Your Child or Student

If you’re a parent or teacher supporting a child who isn’t communicating with words yet — or is just getting started — a core vocabulary board can open up a whole new way to connect. Core words are the small set of words that make up most of what we say every day: go, stop,

Teacher Tips

AAC for 3-Year-Olds: Where to Start

Teacher Tips / AAC, augmentative and alternative communication, autism, communication strategies, early intervention, special education, toddlers

A practical first-steps guide for parents and teachers introducing AAC to a young child. Why It Works If your 3-year-old isn’t talking much yet, it’s natural to want to wait and see. But research shows starting AAC (augmentative and alternative communication — think picture boards, symbol cards, or simple speech-generating apps) early doesn’t hold speech

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