Get An Early Start! Video Series:
What to Do if…Your Child has a Language Delay Resource Guide
Learning Language Strategies​:● Teach Me to Talk
​http://teachmetotalk.com/● Activities to Encourage Speech and Language Development
https://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/Activities-to-Encourage-Speech-and-Language-Development/

Symbols/Icons:● Project Core: Universal Core Communication Systems (free core language boards to download)​http://www.project-core.com/communication-systems/● Picto-Selector (free icon language system you download to your Windows computer)https://www.pictoselector.eu/● Boardmaker Online (free trial, then paid subscription to create and/or download boards,materials, etc)
https://www.boardmakeronline.com/Login.aspx● Speaking of Speech Materials Exchange, AAC and Core Language area (lots of great tools on thiswebsite) ​https://www.speakingofspeech.com/material/view-materials
Sign Language:● American Sign Language University (free resource of videos and pictures to learn signs)
http://lifeprint.com/● Baby Sign Language (free resource of videos and how-to to learn baby sign language)https://pathways.org/blog/how-can-i-practice-baby-sign-language/

Research about Using Communication Tools in Early Childhood:● Speech and Language Kids- “What are the Pre-requisites for Using AAC?”
https://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/what-are-the-prerequisites-for-using-an-aac-device-augment
ativealternative-communication/● American Speech and Hearing Association “AAC Myths and Realities”
https://www.asha.org/PRPSpecificTopic.aspx?folderid=8589942773&section=Key_Issues#AAC_Myths_a
nd_Realities

Tools for Communication: (prices vary)Multi-Message switches:● Step-by-Steps, both large and small switch size ​https://www.ablenetinc.com/● Sequencers, smooth tops, and textured tops ​https://enablingdevices.com
Companies that sell simple communication devices:● Enabling Devices ​https://enablingdevices.com● Attainment Company ​https://www.attainmentcompany.com/● AbleNet ​https://www.ablenetinc.com/
Websites for Apps for Communication and Language Therapy:● Common Sense Media:
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/guide/special-needs/s/communication● Omazing Kids Apps List for SLP’s (Speech Language Therapist) updated 2018https://omazingkidsllc.com/2016/12/31/the-ipad-the-slp-in-2017-app-list-for-slps-sorted-by-goal-area/

Resources in California:● Early Start:
The Early Start program is California's early intervention program for infants and toddlers withdisabilities and their families. The Early Start Program is run by the Regional Centers of California. They
provide free evaluations for those who suspect their child has a delay. This link is to all the Regional
Centers, as well as to all the Family Resource Centers in California.
https://www.dds.ca.gov/services/early-start/family-resource-center/regional-center-early-start-intake-and-family-resource-centers/● Family Resource Centers:
Early Start Family Resource Centers (ESFRC) provide parent to parent support, outreach, information
and referral services to families of children with disabilities and the professionals who serve them. AllESFRCS serve families of children birth to three. ​http://www.frcnca.org/● California Early Start Directory:
This website provides a resource directory to help you find early intervention services near you.
https://www.ceitan-earlystart.org/central-directory/● First 5 California:
First 5 California funds programs that educate parents, grandparents, caregivers, and teachers about thecritical role they play during a child’s first five years. Their website had great activities and videos you
can use to learn, and play with your infant or child to help them as they develop and grow.
http://www.first5california.com