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M-DCPS Assistive Technology

Communication Resources

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COMMUNICATION BILL OF RIGHTS

All people with a disability of any extent or severity have a basic right to affect, through communication, the conditions of their existence.  To participate fully in communication interactions, each person has these fundamental communication rights:

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PrAACtical AAC

PrAACtical AAC supports a community of professionals and families who are determined to improve the communication and literacy abilities of people with significant communication difficulties.

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AAC LANGUAGE LAB

The AAC Language Lab has collected a variety of article and activities to help you make your journey with AAC a successful one. Use the search feature and filters to easily find exactly what you are looking for.

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SCHEDULE & TASK CARDS

A link that has a variety of printable schedule activity and task cards for home and school.

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TOBII DYNAVOX HOME LEARNING RESOURCES

At home learning has become essential. Tobii wants to help as you navigate this new journey. Every week they will release a new set of "At Home Learning" resources. Below we provide you with a sample of the tools and supports needed for implementation.

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TOBII DYNAVOX PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES

Tobii Dynavox offers several user-friendly Augmentative and Alternative (AAC) screening tools, checklists, assessments and strategies for AAC implementation. Educators can create a free account to fully access all resources. 

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AUTISM CIRCUIT VISUAL SUPPORT

The Autism Circuit is a project based at ESC Region 13 and funded by a grant from the Texas Education Agency for the purpose of providing professional development to educators working with students with autism spectrum disorder.

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LOW TECH AAC BOARDS

The Saltillo low-tech AAC board is a picture communication for students that have limited speech and will communication through interaction with a static board.

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CAROL GRAY SOCIAL STORIES

Social Stories are a social learning tool that supports the safe and meaningful exchange of information between parents, professionals, and people with autism of all ages.

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DO2LEARN

Do2learn provides thousands of free pages with social skills and behavioral regulation activities and guidance, learning songs and games, communication cards, academic material, and transition guides for employment and life skills.

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CHILD SPEECH AND LANGUAGE

A summary form of everything you need to know to help a student using AAC, including tips and tricks to encourage meaningful communication.

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