Finding Pictures

Picture Library Software

Boardmaker
Boardmaker is a commonly used computer program which includes an extensive picture library for making communication boards. Additional picture libraries such as those containing sign language are also available.  Digital images can be imported and saved within Boardmaker cells.  This resource is available through mayer-johnson.com

The Internet contains a number of sites with tutorials for using Boardmaker at beginning through advanced levels.  In addition, there are web resources with downloadable Boardmaker communication boards, picture schedules and activities.  For an extensive list of links to these sites, visit the Boardmaker resources section of aacintervention.com. 

Picture This
Picture This is a software program that contains photos organized into categories.  Picture This Standard Edition contains 2,700 photos from 30 different categories.  Picture This Pro comes with over 5,000 photos and contains a formatting program which allows you to print any size card.  These resources are available through silverliningmm.com. 

Web Resources

A variety of pictures can be found at web sites designed for students with special learning needs.

http://www.dotolearn.com
A web site that provides picture cards, schedules and ideas to promote independence in children and adults with special learning needs.

http://trainland.tripod.com/pecs.htm
This web site contains a large number of pre-made PECS resources with real photos.  There are links to a wide range of other picture resource sites.

http://www.tinsnips.org/
This web site offers a variety of special education resources for teachers of individuals with autistic spectrum disorders, related developmental disabilities, and children with special needs. You will find a variety of themed activities and visual communication ideas/resources.  

Using Google Search Engine

1. Go to Google on the web at http://www.google.com/ 


2. Click on the Images tab on the opening screen.


3. Type in the keyword corresponding to the image you need.

You will be able to choose from literally hundreds of images.

When using these or any other pictures, be sure to check copyright use policies.