Communication & Socialization

  • This is a teaching tools kit for young children with challenging behavior. It includes a "User's Manual" containing an overview on how to use the teaching tools kit. Folder 1 contains tips on using positive reinforcing strategies and routine based support to elicit desirable behavior. Folder 2...
  • Contains songs, games, communication cards, print resources, and general information for teaching children with special needs.
  • Dictionary of pictures with links to their corresponding words and descriptions. Ideas for crafts.
  • Information on how to use visual supports to help individuals with autism, PECS, visual schedules, social stories, and expressing emotions.
  • Links to songs that rhyme, includes pictures.
  • AblePlay is a toy rating system that rates play products for children. Toys are rated from one to five stars in each of the four disability categories of physical, sensory, communicative, and cognitive. Visitors can search by specific disability, disability category, age, product category, and...
  • This parent-friendly website is from the Center for Early Literacy Learning (CELL). It contains information that addresses how to promote early literacy and communication while using adaptations. Pictures and descriptions of specific activities and techniques are provided, as well as video...
  • Instructions (step by step) and template for making a First/Then Board.
  • This parent-friendly website is from the Center for Early Literacy Learning (CELL). It contains information that addresses how to promote early literacy and communication while using adaptations. Pictures and descriptions of specific activities and techniques are provided, as well as video...
  • Video shows 4 year old triplets interacting with each other during mealtime using an AAC device. Without knowing it, two of the siblings are modeling AAC use and communication skills for their brother.