A core board is a communication tool that helps people express themselves using words and/or pictures. There are a huge variety of different core boards available. It can be used as a primary means of communication or as a supplement or a backup. It is a form of low-tech AAC. 

Most high-tech communication applications also have low-tech versions of their applications available.

Topic Boards

Topic boards are similar to core boards, but serve a specific purpose. They are low-tech grids with symbols that are specific to a topic. You may see topic boards related to holidays, specific books, or certain activities. In general, best practice supports using a full communication system rather than a topic board, so as not to limit the AAC user's ability to communicate, but there may still be some instances when a topic board is useful.

Core Board Resources

LAMP WFL

• LAMP Words for Life Manual Board - English

• LAMP Words for Life Manual Board - Greek

• LAMP Words for Life Manual Board - Arabic

• LAMP Words for Life Manual Board - Spanish

• LAMP Words for Life Manual Board - High Contrast

Proloquo2Go

• Proloquo Manual Communication Board - English

TD Snap

• Core First Communication Board - English (US)

• Core First Communication Board - English (UK)

• Core First Communication Board - Chinese

• Core First Communication Board - Danish

• Core First Communication Board - Dutch

• Core First Communication Board - German

• Core First Communication Board - Norwegian

• Core First Communication Board - Portuguese

• Core First Communication Board - Spanish (Mexico)

• Core First Communication Board - Swedish

TouchChat with WordPower

• 88 Locations

• 96 Locations

• 96 locations based WordPower 60 Basic SS - English

• 96 locations based WordPower 60 Basic SS - Spanish

• 96 locations based WordPower 60 Basic SS  - Traditional Chinese

• 96 locations based WordPower 60 Basic SS - Japanese

• 96 locations based WordPower 60 Basic SS  - Russian

• 96 locations based WordPower 60 Basic SS  - Cantonese

Avaz AAC 

• Avaz AAC Core Board  - English

• Avaz AAC Core Board  - French

• Avaz AAC Core Board  - Danish

Universal Core 

• 36 Location Universal Core Communication Board (Available in high contrast)

• 36 Location Universal Core Classroom Poster

I need something in another language!

If you need a core board in a language that is not represented here, try looking on Teachers Pay Teachers. Here is a link to a creator who has published free core boards in a variety of languages, many of which are not represented in the above apps. You may also have some luck on LessonPix's sharing hub. If you still need help finding a core board in a certain language, reach out and we will help you find something.