Picture Symbol Language Activity Book: A Communication Board Picture Resource (Augmentative Communication Book Series)

Ages 4 through adult. The language activities in this book use picture symbols from the Library of International Picture Symbols (LIPS) to build vocabulary, comprehension, and sentence production skills. The lessons are designed primarily for students with limited vocabulary or students who have difficulty constructing simple sentences.

Short stories are included in which picture symbols are printed above key words within the text. Students can also construct sentences by sequencing picture symbols. The activities are perfect for students with autism, developmental disabilities, or students who need to point to communicate. The book is especially helpful in augmentative communication programs that serve nonverbal students and students with limited oral communication skills. Speech-language pathologists, special education teachers, and parents have used this resource to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities that affect oral expression and the development of reading skills.