I have several young students who are learning to communicate using speech generating devices. Some of these students are using devices from Prentke-Romich. The icon symbols called Minspeak are used to represent multi-meaning words and phrases. I've used Minspeak symbols since the late 1980's when I had my first AAC student who was 4 and used a Touchtalker. Back then kids, before computers, we had to cut, copy, and paste icons on paper or notecards to make teaching materials. Today, PRC has a great link on their website called AAC Language Lab - it has tons and tons of ready to go materials to teach Unity, the language organization method used in PRC devices. I've found this a great time saver and amazing tool for teachers. Even if you aren't working with students using Minspeak icons, there are still great reasources for language development and teaching communication skills. Check out the stages of language development that can guide parents, teachers, and clinicians in how to introduce concepts.
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