Resources for alphabet users (child or adult)

These resources are designed for people who will use the alphabet to spell messages to support their communication.

Paper based resources

For the alphabet charts you need to convert to PDF before printing. This will make sure background colours print correctly. (How to: Once editing done 'Save as' and change the file type to PDF OR Print and select 'Print to PDF'. Open the PDF and then print).

Alphabet charts - direct touch

These documents are for you to download, edit, and print. Remember to save as PDF before printing.

Preview	Document
	ABC - Black on white (black background).docx39.29 KB
	ABC - Black on white (white background).docx49.87 KB
	ABC - Black on yellow (black background).docx39.16 KB
	QWERTY - Black on white (black background).docx39.3 KB
	QWERTY - Black on white (white background).docx45.72 KB
	QWERTY - Black on yellow (black background).docx39 KB
	AEIOU coloured CODED chart and instructions - messages.docx47.05 KB

Alphabet charts - partner assisted scanning (PAS)

These documents are for you to download, edit, and print. Remember to save as PDF before printing.

Preview	Document
	AEIOU - Scanning (PAS) black on white with instructions (black background).docx32.48 KB
	AEIOU - Scanning (PAS) black on white with instructions (white background).docx127.11 KB
	AEIOU - Scanning (PAS) black on yellow with instructions (black background).docx32.5 KB
	Scan frequency (PAS) black on white with instructions (black background).docx40.8 KB
	Scan frequency (PAS) black on white with instructions (white background).docx132.23 KB
	Scan frequency (PAS) black on yellow with instructions (black background).docx41 KB

For other alphabet charts you can explore the Ace Centre Resources:

Alphabet and phrase charts - eye pointing

Eye Talk (free) - 2 step alphabet for fist pointing or eye pointing - go to KM CAT for health professionals and scroll down to Eye Pointing resources and then Eye Talk
Eye Link (free) – alphabet for eye pointing
E-tran Frame (comes with letters) – alphabet for colour encoded eye pointing
Speakbook (free) – alphabet and phrases for colour encoded eye pointing

Phrase charts and books - partner assisted scanning

These documents are for you to download, edit, and print.

Name	Information	Preview	Resource
Simple scanning communication chart	A simple communication chart for users to scan and respond yes or no to various options.		Simple Scanning Communication Chart.docx40.81 KB
Pragmatic PAS chart (adapted)	This chart is adapted from the work of Linda J Burkhart and from the version available on Ace Centre. The communication chart is designed to be read aloud by the communication partner. When the person who is using the chart to communicate hears the option they want to communicate, they indicate “yes” in some way. Try and read aloud the options in a neutral voice. When an option is selected, you could repeat the word or phrase selected in a livelier voice. You will see examples of this in the videos below. Begin by personalising the vocabulary on the chart. You will find it easier if you keep to the structure provided, but anything can be changed. Consider laminating the chart, ideally using a matt laminate pouch. Or you could print the chart on tearproof/waterproof paper or use card. The chart references a spelling chart. You can download a wide range of alphabet charts from Ace Centre. You can view videos of communication books based around similar principles as this chart being used on the Ace Centre’s YouTube page Ace Centre - YouTube.		Ace Pragmatic PAS Chart (adapted).docx28.62 KB
PAS chart (5 blank categories)		PAS Chart (5 categories).docx29.56 KB

Name

Information

Preview

Resource

Simple scanning communication chart

A simple communication chart for users to scan and respond yes or no to various options.

Simple Scanning Communication Chart.docx40.81 KB

Pragmatic PAS chart (adapted)

This chart is adapted from the work of Linda J Burkhart and from the version available on Ace Centre.

The communication chart is designed to be read aloud by the communication partner. When the person who is using the chart to communicate hears the option they want to communicate, they indicate “yes” in some way.

Try and read aloud the options in a neutral voice. When an option is selected, you could repeat the word or phrase selected in a livelier voice. You will see examples of this in the videos below.

Begin by personalising the vocabulary on the chart. You will find it easier if you keep to the structure provided, but anything can be changed.

Consider laminating the chart, ideally using a matt laminate pouch. Or you could print the chart on tearproof/waterproof paper or use card.

The chart references a spelling chart. You can download a wide range of alphabet charts from Ace Centre.

You can view videos of communication books based around similar principles as this chart being used on the Ace Centre’s YouTube page Ace Centre - YouTube.