Using Picture Symbols to Facilitate Communication

Using Picture Symbols to Facilitate Communication
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Students with developmental disabilities may require very simple symbols to express basic needs. These individuals frequently have difficulty responding to pictures that include too many lines and too many details. The Library of International Picture Symbols (LIPS) has grown in popularity in recent years because it includes thousands of easy-to-identify symbols that can be adapted easily for use in different cultures. In addition to including foods and items that are commonly used in the United States, the symbol system includes items relevant to the experiences of people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Taiwan, Japan, and others countries are using the symbols to create communication boards and overlays for augmentative communication devices. The symbol system was originally developed by the Assistive Technology Engineering Lab for use with nonverbal individuals. By working in collaboration with Academic Communication Associates, the symbol system has been expanded and is now used in a variety of educational settings. Simple symbols from the Library of International Picture Symbols are also included in Picture Master Language Software and Picture Master Board Designer, along with realistic illustrations and photographs. These two software products are used to create communication boards, game boards, and other educational materials. The Book of Picture Symbols for Everyday Communication, published by Academic Communication Associates, features thousands of the most widely used LIPS symbols. This book is helpful in designing instructional activities and communication boards for students who use augmentative/alternative modes of communication such as AAC devices. Because of their bilingual/multicultural emphasis, Academic Communication Associates in now using this system in selected products for individuals with special needs. Popular books using these symbols include the following: Bilingual Picture Symbol Communication Resource Book of Picture Symbols for Everyday Communication Communication Board Activities for Special Learners Picture Symbol Language Activity Book Picture Symbol Stories for Special Learners Software programs using these symbols are also available. When software programs are used, communication boards can be created quickly for students with a variety of needs. Two popular software programs that include over 18,000 images are listed below: Picture Master Board Designer Picture Master Language Software with Speech New symbols are being added to the LIPS collection constantly so that professionals throughout the world will be able to meet the needs of special learners. The symbols are also being used in varous AAC devices to facilitate communication. For additional information about augmentative communication books and software products, click here. Source: ACA Special Education News, 2006 (Volume 1). Published by Academic Communication Associates, P.O. Box 4279, Oceanside, CA 92052-4279 Website: www.acadcom.com Recommended Readings: Assistive Technology Engineering Lab, Book of Picture Symbols for Everyday Communication. Oceanside, CA: Academic Communication Associates Citation for this Article: Academic Communication Associates. (2007). Using picture symbols to facilitate communication. ACA Special Education News, Article 7-2 Copyright 2007 by Academic Communication Associates Permission is granted by the publisher to reproduce and distribute this article for non-profit educational use. Academic Communication Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 4279 Oceanside, CA 92052-4279 website: www.acadcom.com Easy to remember connection to the home page of the ACA WEBSITE: www.acawebsite.com
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