Introduction to Core and Fringe AAC Vocabularies

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This training session will give you an introduction into core and fringe vocabulary. 

You may be very familiar with AAC, or very new. You may be using a high-tech device, or something paper-based. Either way, we hope you will learn something new from this training. 

This training session will cover:

  • What is meant by ‘core’ and ‘fringe’?
  • Examples of core and fringe vocabularies 
  • How to teach the use of core vocabulary with practical examples

Resources

For further resources to help you, see AAC implementation resources in: