Representing Vocabulary
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Theme-Based Vocabulary
This approach has a more narrow in focus than aided language stimulation as it involves selecting and representing vocabulary pertaining to a particular classroom theme. One way to do this is to create AAC Theme Kits with ready-made activity and communication resources based upon typical themes used across schools.
The following is an example of a bear kit developed for use by the Eau Claire Area School District in Eau Claire, WI.
 | The kit contains activities and props commonly used by elementary educators teaching a unit on bears. It also includes a notebook of suggestions and symbols for use with students who have AAC needs. |
 | Bear Activities from various Internet sites. |
 | Communication boards made for various AAC systems commonly used by students in the district. |
 | Reproducible books and pictures. |
 | Symbols for the repeated lines in books pertaining to the theme. |
 | Symbols to go with theme activities. |
 | Internet Sites appropriate to the theme. |