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World Headquarters Funding Ayuda en Español 1022 Heyl Road Phone: 800.268.5224 800.262.1984 ext. 1417 Wooster, OH 44691 Fax: 330.202.5840 Hrs M-F, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET Hrs M-F, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET [email protected] General Information [email protected] Phone: 330.262.1984 PRC US Regional Consultants Toll-free: 800.262.1984 Technical Service Toll-free: 800.848.8008 Fax: 330.263.4829 support.prentrom.com [email protected] [email protected] 800.262.1990 Hrs M-F, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. ET Sales Sat-Sun, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET Phone: 800.262.1933 [email protected] Hrs M-F, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET [email protected] Table of Contents Table of Contents This planning guide has been designed to help you teach 5-6 targeted vocabulary INTRODUCTION words each month with students using 03 Getting Started speech generating devices (SGD). You will 04 Using the Tools learn how to model target words while 05 Our Consultants reading the selected book-of-the-month, 07 AAC Definitions in addition to completing writing, arts/ 09 crafts, music, sensory, and motor activities. Language Stages Overview 10 Student Strategy Chart There are Smart Charts to help you learn 11 PRC Book List where the words are located in the SGD as well as websites related to the book MONTHLY PAGES selection for the month. Watch your students’ communication skills grow! 13 January 15 Fabruary To quickly scan the QR codes throughout 17 March the planner, simply open the camera on 19 April your Apple or Android device and hover 21 Jan-Apr Smart Charts over the QR code. A popup will appear directing you to the corresponding link. 23 May 25 June 27 July 29 August 31 May-Aug Smart Charts 33 September 35 October 37 November 39 December 41 Sept-Dec Smart Charts TOOL PAGES 43 Lesson Plan Template 45 AAC Prompt Hierarchy 46 Low Tech Boards 48 Resources 02 • Table of Contents What’s in the Planner and How to Use it There is also a section for you to take Getting Started notes about extension activities or other The planner includes twelve monthly ideas that come to mind as you plan and lessons that are based on a specific teach these lessons. children’s book. Each month will have information about the featured book, While each month provides target core and fringe words to focus on, words for the featured book, feel free to materials needed for teaching the introduce additional vocabulary to teach activities, suggested student objectives, and model based on your student’s and ideas for using these words during individual needs. music, crafts, sensory, motor, and writing. Check out the tip from a professional, Look for the for guidance on how to parent, or individual using AAC for model the target words for your students helpful hints and inspiration. in each activity. Lastly, there is a blank template so you At the beginning of each month, can create individualized lesson plans familiarize yourself with the target words using your favorite books and activities. and use the Smart Charts to learn where they are located. Review the student objectives and gather the necessary materials for each lesson. 03 • How to Use This Planner Using the Tools • The AAC Prompt Hierarchy to assist The Tools section communication partners. has supports you • The Profile Chart to keep information about individual student communication need to complete strategies, language system, speech- generating device, name and Language the lessons. Stage. Smart Charts show the icon sequences • Low Tech Core Boards for LAMP Words for the target words in both Unity® 84 and for Life and Unity 84 can be used as LAMP Words for Life® vocabulary. Smart a low tech AAC option when teaching Charts can be removed, laminated, and without a device available. They can stored on a notebook ring or worn on a also be printed smaller and worn on a lanyard for easy access by staff. lanyard for easy access by staff. When not used, store in the convenient pocket in the front of the planner. 04 • Using The Tools Our Consultants PRC has a national team of AAC professionals with in-depth knowledge of language development and assistive technology. To locate your Regional Consultant, visit prentrom.com/consultants or call Jane Odom Beth Waite-Lafever (800) 848-8008. M. Ed M.A., CCC-SLP, ATP [email protected] [email protected] AAC Language Lab Training & Training & Implementation Specialist Implementation Specialist Kirk Behnke Chad Bingham Elizabeth Bortz Gretchen Bright M.Ed., ATP M.S., CCC-SLP M.S., CCC-SLP B.S. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Eastern PA Utah • SE ID • SW WY Maryland Eastern KY, Most of MO, Southern IL Beth Browning Andrea Carothers Betty Carter Kathy Crites-Lewis M.A., CCC-SLP B.A. M.A., CCC-SLP M. Ed., ATP [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Southern IN Director of Field Operations Northern Texas Hawaii Tracy Custer Daniel Dardiz Kym Heine Cynthia Heryanto M.Ed., SLP M.A., CCC-SLP M.S., CCC-SLP M.S., CCC-SLP [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Southern Texas Central Florida Mississippi Southern California Jennifer Herzog David Kay Christine Kramlich Meghan Kunz B.S. M.Ed., OTR M. Ed. SLPA [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Arkansas Eastern NY, VT, Most of NH Northern Georgia Minnesota Darcy Lees Jeremy Legaspi Morgan Mayfield Connie McCafferty M. Ed., CCC-SLP M.S., CCC-SLP M.A., CCC-SLP M.A., CCC-SLP [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Michigan Central Arizona Alabama Western Ohio • Northern Kentucky 05 • Consultants Michelle Mineo Jennifer Monahan Amanda Moreno Darlette Navrotski M.S., CCC-SLP M.A., CCC- SLP B.S. M.A., CCC-SLP [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Open Territories • S Eastern Ohio Southeastern Ohio Eastern Texas Western PA • Western NY Elyse Pycraft Cory Peters Maria Rivera Kassi Rollins M.S., CCC-SLP M.S., CCC-SLP M.S., CCC-SLP M.S., CCC-SLP [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Northeastern Ohio Delaware Southern Florida Mass, Eastern CT, Eastern NH Kelly Ryan Deanna Severson Joan Sharp Jason Smith M.S., CCC-SLP M.S., CCC-SLP B. Ed. M. S., CCC-SLP [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Louisiana Oklahoma • Southwestern MO Northern California OR, WA, Northern ID, Boise ID Catherine Snider Samantha Strong Valerie Susnick Jennifer Thomas M.A., CCC-SLP M.S., CCC-SLP M.S., CCC-SLP Ed.S., CCC-SLP [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] NYC • Eastern CT Colorado New Jersey Southern Georgia Jennifer Vallier LaConda Walker Nicole Wingate Emily Yosuico M.A., CCC-SLP MA, SLPA, CTRS M.A., CCC-SLP M.S., CCC-SLP [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Northern IL • Southeastern WI Southern Arizona • New Mexico Northern Indiana Western NY Patrick Fothergill Arlene Hensen M.H.Sc., SLP - - - - - - - - - - [email protected] Consultant for Liberator [email protected] Ontario, Canada Communications Canada Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia AAC Definitions AAC Definitions The following terms are important to know when working with individuals who have complex communication needs who require augmentative-alternative communication strategies. AAC Modeling AAC stands for Augmentative & Alternative The communication partner points to/ Communication. Augmentative means to touches symbols on an AAC system supplement or add to existing abilities. as they are speaking, so that learners Alternative means to use something in experience how their AAC system can a different way. So, Augmentative and be used to communicate. Other names Alternative Communication (AAC) offers to describe similar strategies include: individuals a communication system that Aided Language Input, Aided Language can add to or replace speech. Stimulation, and Partner-Aided Input. Core Vocabulary Smart Charts Approximately 300 words we use most Visual representation of icon sequences often, in lots of different situations and used to represent various vocabulary activities. Core vocabulary accounts for up words. Smart charts are organized by to 80% of what we say each day. Examples language system and key configuration. of core words include: I, you, like, give, want, go, more, good, finished, no, come, etc. Fringe Vocabulary The words specific to us and particular situations and activities. These are typically nouns and represent the names of people, places and things. Examples of fringe words include: dog, pizza, dig, mountain, Aunt Claire, scissors, etc. 07 • AAC Definitions AAC Definitions Low-Tech AAC (Low Tech) Speech Generating Device (SGD) An object or paper AAC system designed Electronic augmentative and alternative for communication, such as a manual communication (AAC) systems used communication board or Picture Exchange to supplement or replace speech or Communication System (PECS).