Support your AAC users with a complete, printed AAC training guide that breaks down the essential strategies every team needs to know. This professionally printed spiral-bound guide is made from thick, durable cardstock with a clear protective front cover and a sturdy back cover. Each section is tabbed for easy flipping, making it simple for SLPs, teachers, paraprofessionals, and families to find exactly what they need during real day to day communication moments.
Available in English or Spanish.
Inside, you will find clear, practical explanations and step-by-step examples for teaching AAC basics, providing consistent access, modeling with purpose, using core vocabulary, and creating meaningful communication opportunities across routines. Everything is written in plain, approachable language so your entire team can feel confident using AAC throughout the day.
Product Features
- Fully printed and coil bound
- Heavyweight cardstock pages
- Clear front cover and durable back cover
- Labeled tabs for AAC Basics, Access, Modeling, Core Vocabulary, and Communication Opportunities
- Designed for repeated handling in classrooms, therapy rooms, and homes
Inside the Guide
AAC Basics
- What AAC is and who uses it
- Types of systems
- How to understand layout, organization, and navigation
Access
- Why access must be available at all times
- Specific access tips such as charging routines, carrying systems, and reminders
- What to teach staff during transitions, outings, and activities
- A full “Access Challenge” for practicing skills
Modeling
- Exactly what to say and model during everyday routines
- Modeling examples during book reading, transitions, and play
- Step by step “What to do” and “What to say” boxes
- A dedicated monthly modeling challenge
Core Vocabulary
- What core words are and why they matter
- How to shift from fringe words to core based instruction
- Visual examples and goal oriented teaching tips
- A month focused on adapting activities for core vocabulary
Communication Opportunities
- More than 15 concrete, ready to use communication ideas
- Examples of different communication functions
- Vocabulary suggestions for building expressive range
- A monthly opportunities challenge to build strong habits
Monthly AAC Challenges
A full year of monthly challenges covering:
- Learn the system
- Access practice
- Modeling
- Core vocabulary
- Communication functions
- Opportunities
- Putting all strategies together
Each challenge includes a clear goal and a checklist for tracking practice.
Why SLPs Choose This Printed Guide
- Gives teams clear, consistent language for AAC use
- Breaks complex AAC ideas into simple, actionable steps
- Makes it easy to train paraprofessionals, teachers, and families
- Keeps everyone focused on the same strategies
- Durable cardstock pages stand up to heavy use
- Excellent for therapy rooms, classrooms, and IEP team meetings
- Helps you establish daily routines that improve communication outcomes
Additional Details
- Printed and shipped directly to you
- Available in English or Spanish
- Designed for use with any AAC system or device
- Suitable for preschool through high school settings
- Not device-specific and not an assessment tool
- Perfect for AAC onboarding, staff training, and teamwide consistency
Jessica W. –
This AAC toolkit is exactly what I needed for parent training. The spiral binding and tabs make it so easy to flip to the right section during meetings. I’ve already shared it with our paraprofessionals and they love how clear the strategies are.
Carolyn –
LOVE having this printed and ready to go.
Danielle W. –
Beautiful quality, so durable!