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      Printable AAC

      Printable AAC

      Overview

      Printable AAC

      Use these free printable, low-tech AAC resources as an introduction to AAC or as a companion to your favourite software. The collection includes activities, books, and boards that foster communication, language and literacy skills.  

      A young boy with autism using a poster with symbols to communicate.

      Autism

      Incorporating low-tech, symbol-based AAC such as posters and boards into a classroom or clinic helps to encourage language development, literacy, and participation for autistic children.

      ALS

      Although many people with ALS prefer a speech device for everyday communication, it’s wise to print a few communication boards that include basic needs in case a high-tech solution stops working or can’t be used.

      A man with ALS in a wheelchair smiling at his wife.

      Cerebral Palsy

      Low-tech AAC makes a great companion to high-tech AAC for children with cerebral palsy. Supplement their favourite software with printed books, boards, and posters that contain familiar symbols to enhance language development.

      What are Motor Plan Boards & Posters?

      A set of printable communication boards that foster the development of basic language and literacy skills.

      Download and print free resources:

      Why use it?

      Motor Plan Board serves as a free introduction to symbol-supported AAC. It also works well in conjunction with TD Snap Motor Plan for communicators looking to accelerate core language and literacy skills.

      What is included?

      Motor Plan Board is a printable page set featuring 66 Picture Communication Symbols. These colorful icons include common nouns, verbs and adjectives that help learners express themselves in everyday situations.

      How do I use it?

      Simply download and print Motor Plan Board to begin using this free communication tool.

      What is Motor Plan?

      TD Snap Motor Plan is a symbol-supported page set that offers an efficient way for learners with complex access needs to develop language. Words are intuitively organized to be found in three selections or less.

      What is TD Snap?

      TD Snap is a flexible symbol-supported communication software for people with communication disabilities.

      What is Core First Learning?

      A set of printable low-tech AAC resources to help foster language and literacy skills.

      Download and print free resources:

      Why use it?

      Core First Learning is a simple, cost-free, low-tech program to help get started with AAC. It is also an excellent way for people already using TD Snap Core First to boost their language and literacy skills.

      What is included?

      Core First Learning includes hundreds of core word books plus reading, writing and spelling activities to foster language and literacy skills. Standardized lesson plans round out the program to make teaching easier.

      Core word books

      Help learners understand and anchor core vocabulary in connected text. Three high-interest books are available per core word, for a total of 108 books.

      Literacy activities

      Discover hundreds of ready-made activities that provide repetition so that learning to find, use, read and spell core words is more likely to stick.

      Standardized lesson plans

      Save time and get results from using the standardized lesson plans to teach core words by playing games, reading together and having meaningful conversations.

      Program manual

      Learn how to best support learners on their communication journey and find answers to commonly asked questions about AAC, core word vocabulary, standards alignment and more

      How do I use it?

      Get up and running in three easy steps: print, read, teach. To help get the most from the program, Core First Learning comes with a user-friendly program manual.

      What are Core First Communication Books?

      A set of communication books that are a great introduction to language for symbol-supported communicators before they get their device.

      Download and print free resources:

      What are Core Words?

      A small set of flexible words such as want, not and go, that make up roughly 80% of what we all use in many daily situations. Core words are selected for maximum use in many environments, carefully placed and ordered in a stable position for easier recall.

      What is Core First?

      Core First is the page set at the heart of our TD Snap AAC app. It offers a simple yet robust way for people who can't speak to combine words and symbols for effective communication.

      What is TD Snap?

      TD Snap is our symbol-supported communication app. Core First Communication Books are based on the core words and picture communication symbols from the Core First page set found in.

      What are Core First Communication Boards?

      A set of printable communication boards that focus on the vocabulary that makes up the majority of everyday conversations.

      Download and print free resources:

      Why use it?

      Core First Board serves as a free introduction to symbol-supported AAC. It also works well in conjunction with TD Snap Core First for learners looking to develop core language and literacy skills.

      What is included?

      Core First Board is a printable page set featuring 63 Picture Communication Symbols. These colorful icons include common nouns and verbs that help learners express themselves in everyday situations.

      How do I use it?

      Simply download and print Core First Board to begin using this free communication tool.

      What is Core First?

      Core First is the page set at the heart of our TD Snap AAC app. It offers a simple yet robust way for people who can't speak to combine words and symbols for effective communication.

      What is TD Snap?

      TD Snap is our symbol-supported communication app. Core First Boards are based on the core words and picture communication symbols from the Core First page set found in TD Snap.

      What are ALS Communication Boards?

      A set of communication boards that contain words or symbols for expressing basic emotional and physical needs. It’s a good idea for people who use communication devices to keep some on hand in case their device stops working or can’t be taken somewhere.

      Download and print free resources:

      Why use them?

      While many people prefer a communication device with lots of features, it’s wise to have communication boards on hand as a backup in case of emergency. Depending on where they are in their communication journey, some people may simply prefer to use them as a primary method.

      What is included?

      This set of communication boards include a pain scale, Eye Transfer (E-Tran) boards and partner assisted scanning boards with rows for expressing feelings, discomfort, entertainment preferences and more. Each contains a set of instructions.

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