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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.
AAC Myths Busted
AAC Myths Busted Communication is a fundamental human need, and yet, many misunderstand or are unaware of the avenues available for those who struggle with [...]
Introducing the Multilingual Magic of Smarty Symbols Studio
Introducing Smarty Symbols Studio's newest feature: seamless text translation into multiple languages. Catering to today's diverse classrooms and therapy sessions, this feature ensures effective communication, personalized learning, and an inclusive environment for all. Dive in to explore how this tool is revolutionizing education and therapy for educators, therapists, and students alike.
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, [...]
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 [...]
Why Every Elementary School Teacher needs access to Visual Support
Visual support uses visual items like pictures and signs to enhance communication, especially in education settings. Many people, including 65% of the population, benefit from visual aids in learning. These aids assist in clarifying instructions, supporting dyslexic students, and elucidating language nuances. Tools like Smarty Symbols offer a vast array of images for teachers, fostering a richer, more inclusive learning environment.
Benefits of Smarty Symbols Studio for School Districts
Create an inclusive learning environment with over 30,000 diverse symbols. Streamline classroom preparation, foster consistency, and support professional development. Improve student outcomes and accommodate diverse learning styles. Compliant with accessibility standards, backed by responsive support. Join hundreds of districts and unlock the potential of visual supports to empower every student!
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)
Introducing the “University Access Program”: Pioneering the Future of Inclusive Communication and Education
Introducing the "University Access Program": Pioneering the Future of Inclusive Communication and Education Smarty Symbols introduces the "University Access Program" to empower the next generation [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What are Social Stories and How does it Benefit a Child with Autism?
Autistic children often grapple with comprehending casual expressions like "play nicely." Carol Gray's "Social Stories" from 1991 is a pivotal tool designed to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in grasping complex social situations.
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 [...]
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!
Creative ideas to use visual support in speech therapy
Creative ideas to use visual support in speech therapy Welcome to our special showcase of the comprehensive training session by Miranda on utilizing Smarty Symbols [...]
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 [...]
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:
Autism, Speech Therapy, and Early Intervention
Autism, Speech Therapy, and Early Intervention In an era of increased awareness and understanding, statistics reveal that 1 in 45 children is diagnosed with autism [...]
Vocabulary and Visual Support for Earth Day: Free Download
We wouldn’t forget “Earth Day” in our vast category of “holidays”. April 22 is a special day for us to reassess what we can do to help our planet. Smarty Symbols is filled with excellent vocabulary whether you are wanting to discuss the life of our planet (using our “plants”, “animals”, “birds”, “mammals” and “marine life”) or discuss the more abstract elements (using our “science”, “weather”, and “nature” categories); Smarty Symbols has the symbols you need for the simplest to the most complex words.
Ten free downloadable activities for speech therapy
Click here to download the file Did you like this download? You can create your own materials by joining thousands [...]
The Power of Visual Learning: How Smarty Symbols Studio Enhances Special Education
Explore the power of visual learning in special education and how it aids in simplifying complex concepts, supporting communication, enhancing memory retention, and increasing engagement. This blog post introduces you to the versatility and convenience of Smarty Symbols Studio, a platform dedicated to creating diverse, personalized, and engaging visual materials. Experience our ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, as we continuously work towards creating a symbol library that truly reflects the diverse world we live in. Join us in this journey of facilitating inclusive education with Smarty Symbols Studio.
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, [...]
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 [...]
Speak for Yourself updated symbols key
Dive into the world of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) with our comprehensive guide to using the Smarty Symbols library on the Speak for Yourself iPad app. We offer a helpful PDF, showing you how to leverage this tool for impactful communication support. Explore key differences in symbol naming and updates, ensuring a seamless experience as you search and utilize the symbols within our ever-evolving library. Your journey to enhanced communication starts here.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What are the benefits of a playground communication board?
What are the benefits of a playground communication board? Playgrounds offer crucial opportunities for children's overall development, especially in communication. For non-verbal children, the introduction [...]
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 [...]
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Free Core Board DownloadMarch 28th, 2019
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Ten free downloadable activities for speech therapyJanuary 31st, 2018
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Make Your Mark on TPT: Essential Tips for a Thriving StoreFebruary 16th, 2018
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Beyond the Device: Holistic Approaches to AAC Learning and ImplementationSeptember 27th, 2017
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Speak for Yourself updated symbols keyNovember 5th, 2018
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Benefits of Smarty Symbols Studio for School DistrictsJuly 23rd, 2023
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