Communication books are individually theme pages which support an individual who is experiencing speech and/or communication difficulties to express their needs, wants and desires.
Depending on the age, cognitive and physical abilities of the individual, pages range from one to many symbols. The topics depend on the age, ability, and interest of the user. Communication books used by adults will contain relevant vocabulary for going to work, shopping, communication with support workers and socializing in the community.
Communication books are generally developed through use and need. Sometimes unfamiliar vocabulary is deliberately included to expand a person’s vocabulary. Communication books usually include pages related to: about me, people, feelings, clothes, food, drink, animals, colours, numbers, letters, hobbies and interests. Other topics to consider are weather, places, activities, or adjectives.
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Some topics may need to be subdivided because there are too many items on a page. Most books have an overall topic page at the front with links via numbers, colours, letters or tabs to the relevant topic pages. As books get larger and communication becomes fuller, a pop-out section with commonly used words can be helpful. Topic pages which only contain commonly used words or phrases in that topic such as “I want” on the food page, and “I feel” on the feelings page are often found at the front of the book. Pages can be labeled with tabs or Page fluffers which can be made from a variety of materials, like pom-poms.
Communication books used by adults should contain relevant vocabulary for going to work, shopping, communication with support staff and socializing in the community.
It is important to include a section at the front of the book which clarifies how an individual prefers to communicate and how to use the book with the communicator.
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