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.
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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. |
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Bear Activities
from various Internet sites. |
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Communication
boards made for various AAC systems commonly used by students
in the district. |
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Reproducible books
and pictures. |
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Symbols for the
repeated lines in books pertaining to the theme. |
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Symbols to go
with theme activities. |
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Internet Sites
appropriate to the theme. |
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