Steps for Implementation: Speech Generating Devices (SGD)
Fransone, E., & Collet-Klingenberg, L. (2008). Overview of speech generating devices for children and youth with autism spectrum disorders.
Prentke-Romich provides a wealth of ideas for implementing core vocabulary in a wide variety of activities, at the one-word level, two-word level, and phrase level.
"Lit2Go is a free online collection of stories and poems in Mp3 (audiobook)
format. An abstract, citation, playing time, and word count are given for each
of the passages. Many of the passages also have a related reading strategy
identified. Each reading passage can also be downloaded as a PDF and printed for
use as a read-along or as supplemental reading material for your classroom"
The enhanced e-book was less effective than the print and basic e-book in supporting the benefits of co-reading because it prompted more non-content related interactions. When adults prompt children with questions pertaining to the text, label objects, and encourage them to discuss the book contents in terms of their own experiences and curiosities, this elicits increased verbalization by the child and can lead to improved vocabulary and overall language development.