Here are some ways to incorporate the core vocabulary board when reading with your child. Many things we say to our children when reading with them are core words that have related icons on the core vocabulary board. I encourage you to pull out the core board when reading with your child and use some […]

One of our amazing Dearborn SLPs, Alana Kobeissi, has made some introductory videos about core vocabulary and how to use the core vocabulary boards at home with students who are learning how to communicate. Please check her out her blog! We encourage modeling and using the 108 as much as possible, but they do come […]

This post is for my friends who are utilizing core vocabulary boards to help them communicate! Let’s try to focus on practicing using the word GO this week! Parents: If you go somewhere, show them the core board and point to ‘go’ as you say “we are going to GO to the ____”. Continue modeling […]

Core vocabulary is used for many students who are learning to verbally or non-verbally request their wants and needs. Core Vocabulary makes up about 80% of what we say in 108 picture icons. The idea is for students to point to the icons they would like to make a request, say that they do not […]