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Our commitment to fostering meaningful connections and breaking communication barriers drives us to provide tailored solutions that cater to diverse educational needs.Whether you’re an educator looking to create personalized visual materials or a speech therapist seeking effective language development tools, we have the solutions you need. Explore our range of impactful solutions below and discover how Smarty Symbols can elevate your educational journey.
Unlocking Communication for All: Speech Generating App, Expressive Go is Now 100% Free
Unlocking Communication for All: Speech Generating App, Expressive Go is Now 100% Free In a groundbreaking move to ensure everyone has access to the tools [...]
How to create a custom playground communication board
What is a playground communication board? Playground communication boards are innovative tools designed to foster inclusion and enhanced communication in public spaces like parks, museums, [...]
Smarty Symbols Impact Mission: Introducing Ghana’s First Playground Communication Boards
Smarty Symbols Impact Mission: Introducing Ghana’s First Playground Communication Boards At Smarty Symbols, we champion inclusive learning and communication. Our recent initiative, led by Director [...]
Make Your Mark on TPT: Essential Tips for a Thriving Store
Make Your Mark on TPT: Essential Tips for a Thriving Store Stepping into the world of Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) can be both exciting and [...]
AAC Myths Busted
AAC Myths Busted Separating Myths from Facts During AAC Awareness Month Communication is a fundamental human need, and yet, many misunderstand or are unaware [...]
36 Location Board with Smarty Symbols: Free Download
Dive into the vibrant world of communication with our FREE 36 Location Board, enriched with the beloved Smarty Symbols imagery. Don't miss out on this unique tool, designed to amplify voices and bridge communication gaps. Download now and explore the power of core vocabulary, Smarty Symbols style!
Inclusive ABA Practices: Using Visual Supports to Foster Engagement and Participation
Welcome to the world of Inclusive ABA Practices, where visual supports unlock possibilities for every individual. Join Smarty Symbols Studio as we explore personalized communication boards, engaging social stories, and empowering visual schedules. With over 30,000 diverse symbols, let's celebrate the magic of visual supports and foster an inclusive learning environment for all.
Celebrating Innovation: Smarty Symbols Studio Named Finalist in The EdTech Awards 2024
Celebrating Innovation: Smarty Symbols Studio Named Finalist in The EdTech Awards 2024 Smarty Symbols Studio is excited to announce their selection as a finalist in [...]
Boston Celebrates the Arrival of Bilingual Communication Boards, Honoring Linguistic Diversity
Boston Celebrates the Arrival of Bilingual Communication Boards, Honoring Linguistic Diversity Boston, MA –November 7th, 2023 – Boston marks a significant step towards communication inclusion and [...]
The Unspoken Revolution: Therapists and Educators Unite To Make Public Spaces More Inclusive For Non-Speaking Children
The Unspoken Revolution: Therapists and Educators Unite To Make Public Spaces More Inclusive For Non-Speaking Children This transformative vision aspires to create a ripple effect, [...]
Free downloads of classroom signs
We all love free classroom materials. That's why we took the time today to have some fun and spend some time on keynote creating some awesome classroom signs for you. You can download any or all of these signs in a variety of formats or even as images. If you are feeling inspired like we were today, you can even use some of the files we have provided as a basis in which you create modifications that would fit your needs better. For example, you can use the "computer lab" sign and replace it with " We are in recess" and replace the picture with our recess image.The power point or keynote file give you the freedom to modify and create a whole new sign.
Spotlight on Alyssa Zimini: The Passionate Mind Behind ‘Simply Special Ed
Spotlight on Alyssa Zimini: The Passionate Mind Behind 'Simply Special Ed Navigating the world of special education can be challenging, but passionate educators like Alyssa [...]
Optimizing Your Search: A Guide to Locating Images on Smarty Symbols Studio
Optimizing Your Search: A Guide to Locating Images on Smarty Symbols Studio Navigating a vast library like Smarty Symbols Studio can be a daunting task. [...]
Featured Smarty Symbols user: Mandi Schaumburg M.S. CCC-SLP
Featured Smarty Symbols user: Mandi Schaumburg M.S. CCC-SLP Meet Mandi Schaumburg, a school based speech-language pathologist from Texas and a mother of a child on [...]
Smarty Symbols brings multi-characters representation to visual support and AAC
Smarty Symbols brings multi-characters representation to visual supports and AAC In a world where representation and inclusivity are paramount, visual communication plays a critical role [...]
The Magic of Bingo in Learning: Ideas In the Classroom & at Home – Free Download
I know how you’re feeling: The kids they need a day off (or is it you?), or they just need to have some fun with what they’re working on, but they still need to be learning something. We have just what you need: and Bingo is its Name-O Smarty Symbols has a built in Bingo Template in the “Printing Center” It’s really easy to use, and an awesome tool for any parent, teacher, SLP, or someone who just needs an activity for an event. Just click on the “printing center” button on the top blue bar. It will bring you to a new menu where you will select “from template”; find the “bingo” template and press “apply”. Now its just up to your imagination… but if your imagination is struggling we’ve decided to give you a few ideas:
Enhancing Communication for Autistic Individuals through Visual Support
Using Visual Support to help Autistic Individuals Visual supports have long been recognized as a powerful tool for assisting individuals with autism in better navigating [...]
Happy Mother’s day from Smarty Symbols – Free Mother’s Day Card Template
Happy Mother's day from Smarty Symbols - Free Mother's Day Card Template Mother's Day is not just about celebrating biological mothers. It's a time to [...]
End the School Year on the Right Note
Has it been a rough year? Did not everything go quite as planned? Not to worry because I’m sure you’ve hear the expression: “It’s not about how you start its how you finish.” Memory is a funny thing and sometimes we remember just how things ended so much more clearly than how they began. Now is a moment that you can connect on a deeper level for one last time with students, teachers, parents by recognizing the best in them . Symbolic Certificates of Positive Qualities— It doesn’t matter how young or old you are, we all like to know what people like about us. I’vs seen variations of this activity work well with elementary, middle school and High school students; I’ve even seen it work with college students (really they can eat it up just like they were 5 again)
The female representation in symbol support for Autism
The female representation in symbol support for Autism In the realm of special education, symbol support plays a crucial role in aiding students with special [...]
Autism and Natural Disaster Preparedness: A Comprehensive Guide
Autism and Natural Disaster Preparedness: A Comprehensive Guide In moments of adversity like natural disasters, the vulnerability of specific groups amplifies. Children and adults with [...]
Free Weekly Parent-Teacher Communication System Sheet For Special Education
Free Weekly Parent-Teacher Communication System Sheet For Special Education In the dynamic world of special education, seamless communication between teachers and parents is foundational. With [...]
Finding Their Voice: The Role of AAC in Overcoming Communication Barriers
Finding Their Voice: The Role of AAC in Overcoming Communication Barriers Communication is often taken for granted, but for many, the gift of words isn't [...]
WIL AAC HINDER SPEECH? Separating Myths from Truths
WIL AAC HINDER SPEECH? Separating Myths from Truths In the vast ocean of information surrounding communication methods, it's easy to get swept up in myths—especially [...]
Do Kids With Autism Really Need Routines?
Do Kids with Autism Really Need a Routine? In today's understanding of neurodiversity, recognizing the unique needs and strengths of individuals with autism has never [...]
Who is Kristine Lindsay
Meet one of our TPT Authors Partners Meet Kristine, a passionate preschool Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with a decade of experience. Based in New Jersey, Kristine [...]
Ataxia and Communication
Ataxia and Communication Ataxia, a term perhaps unfamiliar to many, is a medical condition that poses significant challenges to muscle control, affecting not just physical [...]
CORE VOCABULARY: They are no little things
CORE VOCABULARY: They are no little things Language, in all its intricate beauty, is a tapestry woven with words of various lengths, complexities, and meanings. [...]
Beyond the Device: Holistic Approaches to AAC Learning and Implementation
Beyond the Device: Holistic Approaches to AAC Learning and Implementation This blog post explores the challenges faced by adults with acquired communication difficulties post life-altering [...]
The Best Activity to Target Every Goal on Your Caseload
The Best Activity to Target Every Goal on Your Caseload The landscape of speech therapy often presents with mixed groups and varying goals. One potent [...]
