Autism Materials and Software - Products for Autism Spectrum Disorders

A variety of autism therapy materials are available from Academic Communication Associates that can be used to build language, pragmatic communication, and social interaction skills. Here is a partial listing of autism materials that facilitate language development

• Assessment and Intervention Materials- Basic Language and Social Skills (AIM) . This kit includes a manual and CD with assessment forms and practical resources. The CD is packed with black line and full-color picture symbols that can be used to create communication boards or teach language skills.



• Photo Funtastic Language Cards. This may be the best set of photos available for use with children who have autism. Distracting backgrounds have been removed to facilitate identification of objects. The high quality photos are excellent for teaching basic vocabulary.



• Communication Board Activities for Special Learners. This book includes ready-to-use communication boards with simple picture symbols.



• Picture Symbol Stories for Special Learners. This book includes reproducible picture symbols stories that can be used in augmentative communication programs or in basic literacy programs for children with special needs.
  
  
• Book of Picture Symbols for Everyday Communication. This book includes thousands of picture symbols that can be used to build basic language skills.