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Vocabulary Selection is Never Done

All of us have vocabularies that are always growing and changing. There are words I used to use, but I've left them behind. There are new words or expressions that I acquire, sometimes for new concepts (e.g. Internet, televideoconferencing), sometimes for old ideas expressed in new ways (e.g. "Sweet!").

AAC users must also have a dynamic vocabulary. If they are independent communicators, they can update their own vocabulary through spelling. All other AAC users depend on those around them to keep their vocabulary alive and powerful for them.

This means that vocabulary selection and training are never done!

Vocabulary Selection Strategies: Summary

Here is a list of the strategies covered with links to each one. This is for your convenience in locating a strategy quickly.

1. Likes and Dislikes Checklist
2. Observation of AAC User in Communicative Contexts
3. Communication Breakdown Diary
4. Analysis of Inappropriate Behaviors
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5. Review Existing Vocabulary
6. Environmental Inventory
7. Participation Inventory
8. Topic Inventory
9. Topic-specific Conversation with Partner
10. Observation of Speaking Peers/Friends/Family Members
11. Observation/transcription of Speaking Partner and AAC User
12. Role Playing and Dialoguing
13. Vocabulary for Language Learning
14. Novel Vocabulary, Gathered Through Hints
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15. Large Commercial Vocabularies
16. Small Commercial Vocabularies
17. Public Domain Vocabulary (from the Internet)
18. Words and Phrases from other AAC Users
19. Words and Phrases from Speakers
20. Control Phrases from other AAC Users
21. Small Talk Phrases from other AAC Users
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22. Programming Predictable Messages for Quick Retrieval
23. Using Prediction for Rate Enhancement

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