AAC Essentials Resource Packet

A practical, classroom-ready AAC resource packet featuring visual planning tools, myth-busting activities, and evidence-informed modeling strategies.

This resource supports behavior professionals in planning, modeling, and expanding AAC use across daily routines and instructional settings. It is designed for BCBAs, clinical leaders, and teams supporting AAC users in classrooms, clinics, and home-based programs. The packet includes visual activities that address common AAC misconceptions, core versus fringe vocabulary planning, and aided language input. It helps teams move from inconsistent AAC use to intentional, repeatable communication modeling grounded in current research.

Why Download This Resource?

• Support teams in using AAC consistently across activities with clear visual planning tools
• Guide staff away from physical prompting and toward aided language input that respects autonomy
• Make AAC instruction easier to explain, model, and coach during supervision and parent training

What You’ll Get:

• Debunking AAC Myths true and false activity with discussion prompts
• Visual core versus fringe vocabulary comparison and planning supports
• Top 100 Core Words reference sheet for AAC planning
• Word of the Week visual planning template for daily routines and settings
• AAC activity planning forms for modeling language during play, snack, recess, and group instruction
• Fringe word expansion planning sheets with core word examples
• Responding with more AAC expansion practice sheets
• Sample goals and data ideas for AAC programming and parent training
• Research references supporting aided language input and neurodiversity-affirming AAC practices

Use this resource to bring clarity, consistency, and confidence to AAC planning and modeling across your clinical and classroom teams.