Utilizing Vocabulary Builder in PRC Devices Margaret Perkins, M.A., CCC-SLP, ATP

What is Vocabulary Builder? It is a powerful tool used for… – Teaching small sets of Vocabulary – Makes teaching and learning Unity manageable – Focusing instruction for all types of language learners What does it do? – Reduces the number of words visible on a Unity Sequenced Vocabulary screen – Focuses on a small number of words at a time to develop expressive language

2 Ways to Access Vocab Builder Vocabulary Builder on the Fly – Pre-programmed in on the #3 key – Can use by: Typing in the word you are looking for – What will you do today? What will you do today? Activating an Icon Sequence that you are familiar with Pre-stored Vocabulary Lists – Can Create and then load your own list at any time – Can be loaded at any time through “PAGES” key

How do you get here… Easy to Use; Easier to Implement

Transition from Low Tech Communication (PECS)

Transition from 1-Hit Unity to Sequenced Unity Awesome

Reduce Vocabulary for Students beginning to learn Unity Van Tatenhove List

Teach Grammar and Morphology Picture Descriptions

Teach Sentence Structure: Combining Parts of Speech

Academic Specific Instruction Special Classes – Art, Music, P.E. Activity Specific Vocabulary – Circle Time Content Specific – Science, Social Studies, Health

Reduce Vocabulary for a Specific Event (field trip, summer camp, etc.)

Reading Vocabulary

Spelling Words “Bath”

LAMP ( L anguage A cquisition through M otor P lanning) Go

Places for Help with Vocabulary Builder Product Support section of PRC’s website – – Download the User Manual Attend an E-training or Face to Face Training –

Questions and Thank you!