Core Vocabulary GCPS AT DEPARTMENT By Brandy Harris

Core Vocabulary GCPS AT DEPARTMENT By: Brandy Harris, Ed. S, CCC-SLP AT Specialist- Communication and Access

What is Core Vocabulary? Core vocabulary is a small set of simple words, in any language, that are used frequently and across contexts (Cross, Baker, Klotz & Badman, 1997). Includes all parts of speech (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, prepositions, etc…)

What is Core Vocabulary? Toddler Speech: 26 Core words comprise 96% of everyday speech for toddlers (Banajee, 2003) Adult speech: 250 words made up 78 percent of what spoken words across all environments and topics (Stuart & Beukelman, 1997) Specific vocabulary that relates to a certain topic, environment or individual and is not used across environments is known as FRINGE vocabulary.

Try it! How many thoughts can you express with these core words? a all done finished go I in is it mine more my no off on out some that the want what yeah yes you help here

How does this affect our AAC users? By using CORE VOCABULARY we provide students with the most versatile opportunity to produce a variety of utterances for a variety of purposes in multiple contexts.

Core Vocabulary vs. Context Specific

Core- Organized Vocabulary Provides support for syntax/grammar development. Nouns Variety of Verbs Other high frequency *Here fringe vocabulary is available on the top row.

Core- Consistent Vocabulary Provides consistent vocabulary across contexts. Here we see core vocabulary is included on fringe boards.

How do I use Core Vocabulary? Model, Model

How do I use Core Vocabulary? Model use of core words On the student’s device Using your own core board https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=fl. FNMky 22 -U https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=kiq. Yapgu 69 g

How do I use Core Vocabulary? Find and encourage opportunities throughout the day for student’s to use CORE words to: Communicate wants/needs Participate in conversation Participate in classroom lessons/activities

GCPS Core Board

Activity: Think of an activity during your classroom day. How can the student participate using this board?

BUT, SOMETIMES I NEED TO USE SPECIFIC VOCABULARY! Most of the curriculum content includes FRINGE vocabulary. It may be appropriate to make available fringe vocabulary that is used often. How? Fringe Row Fringe Board with Core Row Key: Make CORE available at all times.

What about Dynamic Display Devices?

What about Dynamic Display Devices? Most dynamic display devices are pre-loaded with core vocabulary. The latest updates of the apps used by GCPS have included the use of core vocabulary. If your device did not come with core vocabulary you are encouraged to contact George Amon in the AT department to have your device updated.

Dynamic Display Device Format Proloquo 2 go- Home page core vocabulary

Dynamic Display Device Format Proloquo 2 go- When creating new pages consider using a consistent core template.

Dynamic Display Devices Thinking of creating a new page? First ask yourself: Is this something the student will use often in conversation or to express wants/needs? Is this something the student will need to say again in a variety of situations? Is this something that the student will need to use often within the school or classroom to participate fully? If the answer is NO: Consider a way the student can express this using CORE vocabulary or by using printed fringe symbols. If the answer is YES to one or more questions: Creating a new page may be a good option. Consider the most logical location for this page AND incorporating a core template.

How can I get started using CORE Vocabulary? Go to : GCPS AAC Padlet Access core boards for the static display devices used by GCPS. Access dynamic display manuals and cheat sheets Contact your AT specialist for individual or group training.