K&K Sign To Talk Nouns
Description
Helps promote and shape spontaneous vocal language skills by providing a bridge from signing to vocal communication.
K&K co-author, Tamara S. Kasper, MS, CCC-SLP, BCBA.
Designed specifically to help transition nonverbal children with autism to vocal communication. Features amazing real-life photos on large, glossy cards (5"x7"). Target words were selected to represent high-frequency, everyday objects (nouns) that children frequently request and that double as excellent reinforcers. Reverse side of each card displays the ASL sign and Kaufman "word shell" approximations to shape intelligible articulation. The accompanying 40-page manual fully explains this approach. A must-have resource for any verbal behavior program! Ages 2 to 12 years. Made in the USA.
Therapy Targets:
- Motivates for spontaneous requesting through sign.
- Shapes articulation with Kaufman “word shell” approximations for functional, intelligible speech.
- Teaches labeling and receptive identification.
- Increases length of vocal utterance.
- Serves as a sign language dictionary for words highly relevant and motivating to children (foods, drinks, toys).
- Supports a language acquisition program.
- Discusses general rules for teaching the first signs.
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What's Included with this Program?
- This Kit contains 150 noun cards (5"x7").
- The front of the card displays a high-quality, real-life photo of the target object.
- Reverse side of each card includes a written description of the sign, visual of the hand shapes for the sign, and Kaufman progressive "word shell" approximations to shape articulation.
- Serves as a sign language dictionary for foods, toys, and activities that may be difficult to find in sign language dictionaries (i.e., Cheetos® or Jell-O®).
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The 40-page manual fully explains this approach.
Nouns Kit featuring 150 photo cards and manual to explain this approach.
Sample Cards:
What's in the Manual?
The comprehensive 40-page manual discusses implementation of this approach, including use of K&K Sign to Talk for:
- Vocal Children
- Vocal Request (Mand) Training
- Verbal Imitation (Echoic) Training
- Children with Few Vocalizations But Rapid Response to Training
- Sign Request (Mand) Training
- Children Who Vocalize Infrequently During Signing
- Children with Apraxia
- General Rules for Teaching the First Signs
- Modifications of the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol for Children with Autism
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Implementation and Training:
The Nouns Kit includes a 40-page manual explaining this approach. Also available is an optional, 9-hour in-depth online training course related to this approach. Offered for 0.9 CEUs and presented by international autism expert, Tamara S. Kasper, MS, CCC-SLP, BCBA.
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"I recommend the K&K Sign to Talk Verbs. It has real pictures and has 2 pictures for each verb. It also shows the sign language for the verb on the back. I have used it with children with autism." – Ann D., SLP
"Great product. I have this set and my staff loves them." – SLP
"I have enjoyed using the K&K Sign to Talk Kits. They are part of my daily routine with my students on the autism spectrum." – SLP
"I work with children who have expressive language disorders due to a variety of diagnoses, and these materials are a useful tool to help families learn how sign facilitates spoken language development." – SLP
"The Sign to Talk kits are my favorite!" – Jennifer F.H., SLP
"I use the K&K Sign To Talk Nouns & Verbs kits all of the time! The Verbs kit has some good action pictures, and it includes a variety of people which makes it easy to target he/she/they pronouns. You can do so much with both the Nouns & Verbs kits!" – Shannon F.H., SLP
"I find I use the cards with most of my preschool caseload for different reasons. The pictures are beautiful and the info on the back of the card is wonderful to have as a quick reminder." – SLP
"I have the Sign To Talk Noun & Verb cards, and they are great." – SLP
Additional Photos
What's Included
K&K Sign To Talk Nouns
- 150 cards depicting everyday objects that children frequently request.
- Card front depicts the target noun in a glossy, color photo.
- Card back describes the ASL sign and lists Kaufman "word shell" approximations.
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- Carry box with dividers to alphabetize the cards.
- Comprehensive manual.
- Includes items difficult to find in sign language dictionaries.
- Features high quality, up-to-date color photos.
- Cards are 5"x7".
Target Audience
Ages 2 to 12
For SLPs, Behavior Analysts, and Autism Specialists working with nonverbal young children with ASD or other developmental disabilities. Most appropriate for young children who are not yet vocal imitators. This program will provide a bridge from signing to vocal communication.
Author(s)
Tamara Kasper, MS, CCC-SLP, BCBA, is a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist who has treated children with challenging behavior since 1990, specializing in children with autism since 1995. Tamara's commitment to the children she serves led her to pursue treatment methods outside the field of Speech-Language Pathology. She has advanced training in Nancy Kaufman's strategies for apraxia of speech and partnered with Nancy to create The K&K Sign to Talk Materials. She has advanced training in Applied Behavior Analysis/Applied Verbal Behavior and under the mentorship of renowned Behavior Analyst Dr. Vincent Carbone and his protégé she became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Tamara is a frequently invited international lecturer, enthusiastically sharing intervention techniques that build functional verbal behavior, social communication skills and combine social skills training with physical training. She has lectured and treated individuals across the United States and Canada as well as in Ethiopia, Senegal, Greece, Germany, England, Ireland, and other countries. She is a past recipient of WISHA's Clinical Achievement Award.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial — Tamara Kasper is a presenter of online CEU courses sponsored by Northern Speech Services receives royalty payments.
Financial — Tamara Kasper is an author of treatment materials published by Northern Speech Services; receives royalty payments.
Financial — Tamara Kasper is an author of treatment materials that are self-published; receives royalty payments.
Nonfinancial — Tamara Kasper is a student mentor with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; receives no compensation.
Since 1979, Nancy Kaufman, MA, CCC-SLP, has dedicated herself to establishing the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol (K-SLP), a treatment approach to help children become effective vocal communicators. The K-SLP has evolved over the years to include the most current research in childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), motor learning, and applied behavior analysis (ABA), and its methods and materials are used by speech-language pathologists worldwide. In addition, many ABA specialists have adopted the K-SLP for children with autism spectrum disorders.
Nancy lectures locally, nationally, and internationally on the subject of CAS and other speech sound disorders in children. Families from around the country and the world travel to the Kaufman Children's Center for Speech, Language, Sensory-Motor, and Autism Treatment, Inc (KCC) in West Bloomfield, Michigan to participate in intensive, specialized therapy programs. The KCC continues to grow, offering renowned speech, language, occupational therapy, sensory integration, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) center and home-based autism programs.
Nancy served as a member of the Professional Advisory Council for Apraxia Kids for 10 years. Currently, she serves on the board of visitors of Wayne State University's Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute for Child and Family Development and is the speech-language pathologist consultant for the Parish School and Carruth Center in Houston, Texas, and Suburban Speech Center in Short Hills, New Jersey.
Nancy has been honored by both of her alma maters: she received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Wayne State University in 2015 and the Outstanding Alumni Award from Michigan State University in 2010. She was awarded the Michigan Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MSHA) Distinguished Service Award in 2011 and the West Bloomfield Township Chamber of Commerce Community Excellence Business Person of the Year Award in 2015. She was also recognized by the Lawrence Technological University Leaders & Innovators program. The KCC has received MSHA's Clinical Service Award and Corp! Magazine's Best of Michigan Business Award. Nancy has three grown children and resides with her husband in West Bloomfield, Michigan.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial — Nancy Kaufman is a presenter of CE seminars sponsored by Northern Speech Services; receives speaking fees.
Financial — Nancy Kaufman is a presenter of online CE courses sponsored by Northern Speech Services; receives royalty payments.
Financial — Nancy Kaufman is the Owner and Director of Kaufman Children's Center; ownership interests.
Financial — Nancy Kaufman is the author of treatment materials published by Northern Speech Services; receives royalty payments.
Nonfinancial — Nancy Kaufman has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
Customer Reviews
"I have the Sign to Talk Nouns and I really like them! I don't have the Verbs kit yet, but I'd like to get it soon." – SLP
"The Sign to Talk kits are my favorite!" – Jennifer F.H., SLP
"I use the K&K Sign To Talk Nouns & Verbs kits all of the time! The Verbs kit has some good action pictures, and it includes a variety of people which makes it easy to target he/she/they pronouns. You can do so much with both the Nouns & Verbs kits!" – Shannon F.H., SLP
"Great product. I have this set and my staff loves them." – SLP
"I have enjoyed using the K&K Sign to Talk Kits. They are part of my daily routine with my students on the autism spectrum." – SLP
"I work with children who have expressive language disorders due to a variety of diagnoses, and these materials are a useful tool to help families learn how sign facilitates spoken language development." – SLP
"I find I use the cards with most of my preschool caseload for different reasons. The pictures are beautiful and the info on the back of the card is wonderful to have as a quick reminder." – SLP
"I have the Sign To Talk Noun & Verb cards, and they are great." – SLP
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