K&K Sign/Select To Talk & CVES 35 Foldout Combo
Description
SAVE 10% when you combine these two popular AAC therapy resources!
K&K Sign/Select To Talk & CVES 35 Beginner Foldout
The K&K Sign/Select To Talk builds communication and speech in autistic individuals and others with complex communication needs. Designed specifically for learners and their treatment teams who use multimodal communication to teach requesting with unaided AAC systems (gestures or signs) or with aided AAC systems (picture exchange or speech generating devices). Concurrent with AAC instruction, this approach uses Kaufman K-SLP successive word approximations to improve the functional clarity of verbal vocal production of the items and actions being requested.
The CVES™ 35 – Beginning Core Foldout has 35 core vocabulary icons and a core communication card. Can be used standalone for icon exchange and to provide access to early language. CVES™ 35 is compatible with the CVES™ Full System. Watch CVES Therapy Videos
K&K Sign/Select To Talk
Build communication and speech in autistic individuals and others with complex communication needs. Designed specifically for learners and their treatment teams who use multimodal communication to teach requesting with unaided AAC systems (gestures or signs) or with aided AAC systems (picture exchange or speech generating devices). Concurrent with AAC instruction, this approach uses Kaufman K-SLP successive word approximations to improve the functional clarity of verbal vocal production of the items and actions being requested.
- Includes over 200 target vocabulary cards (5"x7").
- The front of the card displays a high-quality, engaging photo of the target item or action.
- 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 50-page manual fully explains this approach.
K&K 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.
CVES™ 35 – Beginning Core Foldout
CVES is a low-tech, durable, two-way AAC communication platform that combines core vocabulary and picture exchange into one robust system. It was created to help children develop functional communication skills beyond simple requests or labeling, such as "I want" or "I see."
- Single foldout with 35 core vocabulary icons.
- Icon size: 1" x 1.25".
- Core communication card.
- 35 masking icons.
- Hook & loop fastening for assembly.
- Downloadable & reproducible data collection sheets.
CVES Therapy Targets:
- Provide an alternative to AAC devices that only teach requesting and labeling.
- Align with typical language development.
- Function as a standalone, low-tech AAC platform. Or, serve as a language teaching tool.
- Promote motor automaticity.
- Create a two-way exchange of information (communication loop).
- Encourage Spontaneous Novel Utterance Generation (SNUG).
- Target multiple functions of language at the same time.
- Support aided language input.
- Aid in self-regulation.
- Facilitate receptive and expressive joint attention.
- Serve as a back up device when electronic devices are unavailable.
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What's Included
K&K Sign/Select To Talk:
- Over 200 target vocabulary cards (5"x7").
- The front of the card displays a high-quality, engaging photo of the target item or action.
- 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 50-page manual fully explains this approach.
CVES™ 35 – Beginning Core Foldout:
- Single foldout with 35 core vocabulary icons.
- Icon size: 1" x 1.25".
- Core communication card.
- 35 masking icons.
- Hook & loop fastening for assembly.
- Downloadable & reproducible data collection sheets.
Icons come as organized, preprinted sheets of durable vinyl that are perforated to snap apart for easy set-up. No scissors, printers, laminating, or glue needed! Some assembly required. Also, this foldout is compatible with the CVES™ Full System via the Complete your System purchase option.
US Patents: 10,971,024 B2 and 10,170,012 B2
Australian Patent No. 2016244788
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Target Audience
K&K Sign/Select To Talk: Ages 2 to 12
For SLPs, Behavior Analysts, Autism Specialists, Educators, Parents, and others working with nonverbal young children with ASD and others with complex communication needs. Most appropriate for young children who are not yet vocal imitators. This program will provide a bridge from signing to vocal communication.
CVES 35 Beginning Core Foldout: Ages 3 and up
CVES™ 35 – Beginning Core Foldout may be used standalone for icon exchange and as a language teaching tool.WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts not for children under 3 years old.
Terms of Use: Purchaser agrees to be present and monitoring the use of this product whenever a child or student is using, handling or manipulating the elements of this product. This product should be used only under adult supervision. This product should never be used for unsupervised play activities. Your purchase of this product implies your agreement to and understanding of these terms.
Author(s)
Megan Brazas, MA, CCC-SLP, QOM, is a speech-language pathologist, credentialed early intervention provider, and holds a State of Illinois teaching license. She has extensive experience in working with children with complex communication needs, including autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, rare medical conditions, and complex orthopedic impairments. Additionally, Megan has experience evaluating and treating a variety of speech and language conditions including apraxia of speech and she is PROMPT Trained.
Megan speaks locally and nationally on topics such as core vocabulary, low-tech communication systems, functional communication, supporting communication in the special education setting, curriculum adaptations, behavior management for autism spectrum disorder, and typical language development. Megan’s contributions include presentations at the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA), Infintec, Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization, and local school districts. Megan is the creator of the Core Vocabulary Exchange System® (CVES™), a low-tech core vocabulary based communication system which aligns with typical language development, published by Northern Speech Services.
Presenter Disclosures:
Financial — Megan Brazas is presenter of online CE courses sponsored by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.
Financial — Megan Brazas is author and creator of the Core Vocabulary Exchange System® (CVES™) published by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.
Nonfinancial — Megan Brazas has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
Tamara S. Kasper, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCBA, LBA, is a dually certified behavior analyst and speech-language pathologist who has dedicated her 36+ year career to developing, implementing, and disseminating treatment methods to improve engagement, communication, and speech production in individuals with autism. Mentored by Dr. Vincent Carbone, she became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2006. She partnered with Nancy R. Kaufman to create The K&K Sign/Select to Talk Kit.
Tamara is a past recipient of WISHA’s Clinical Achievement Award and nominee for the ASHA DiCarlo Award. She is a contributing author to the books, “Understanding Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis: Practical Applications” and “Promoting Language for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Guide for Applied Behavior Analysis Practitioners.”
Described by attendees as “inspirational” and “empowering,” she is a frequently invited international lecturer, enthusiastically sharing research and intervention techniques that promote early non-vocal communication skills and social behavioral play chains, promote assent, build functional verbal and vocal behavior via individualized AAC and speech production skills intervention, promote social communication skills, and combine social skills training with physical training. Previous owner/director of The Center for Autism Treatment, Tamara provides consulting, training, products, and workshops through Kasper Enterprises (www.kasperenterprises.net) and also serves as a Director at the Clinical Center of Excellence for Caravel Autism Health.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial — Tamara Kasper is presenter of online CE courses sponsored by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.
Financial — Tamara Kasper is co-creator of K&K Sign/Select to Talk published by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.
Financial — Tamara Kasper is author/creator of treatment materials that are self-published; receives royalties.
Nonfinancial — Tamara Kasper is a student mentor with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; receives no compensation.
Since 1979, Nancy R. Kaufman, M.A., 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).
Nancy served on the Professional Advisory Council for Apraxia Kids and in addition served on the Board of Visitors Of Wayne State University's Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute for Child and Family Development. She is the speech-language pathologist consultant for the Parish School and Carruth Center in Houston, Texas, and for the Suburban Speech Center in Short Hills, New Jersey, providing a new consulting opportunity for other small groups of speech and language pathologists known as Therapy Notes from Nancy.
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 R. Kaufman is presenter of online CE courses sponsored by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.
Financial — Nancy R. Kaufman is the Owner and Director of Kaufman Children's Center; ownership interests.
Financial — Nancy R. Kaufman is author/creator of treatment materials published by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.
Nonfinancial — Nancy R. Kaufman has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
Customer Reviews
K&K Sign/Select To Talk:
"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."
"I find I use these cards with most of my preschool caseload for different reasons. The pictures are beautiful and the info on the back of the cards is wonderful to have as a quick reminder."
"I like that the cards have real pictures and have 2 pictures for each verb. It also shows the sign language on the back. I have used this with children with autism."
"I use the K&K all of the time! The verbs have good action pictures, and it includes a variety of people which makes it easy to target pronouns. You can do so much with these cards."
"Great product. My staff loves it."
"I have enjoyed using the K&K. It is part of my daily routine with my students on the autism spectrum."
CVES:
"The CVES system has provided our patients with an easy and understandable way to communicate. Through this system, we have seen great progress and an increase in communication skills with many children."
"CVES has made it easier for me to teach and train core words in the classroom. By marrying Picture Exchange with Core/Fringe words in one system, my students are better able to develop a functional communication system while learning basic concepts, sight words, and sentence structure. I also love the durability of the picture icons - they can handle pretty much anything."
"CVES is a no tech solution with robust language. So different from PECS...and much better, IMO. Great for transitioning from no tech to mid-tech to high tech with consistency of icons, core, Fitzgerald key, and more."
"Thank YOU for creating this system. I think that there are so many amazing high-tech communication devices out there, but not so many low-tech options that are as complete and flexible as your CVES. You really have made a giant contribution to the AAC world, and I am grateful for your invention. The CVES really helps my daughter to focus on understanding and expressing communication without an electronic distraction. All in all, I think her understanding and expression of language is increasing with the CVES. She definitely wants to talk and interact with people more than she used to which is great to see. Thank you so much!"
"This system is so functional...I absolutely love it!"
"I've successfully used this with a kiddo who demonstrated success with a core word approach but had difficulty with attending to/activating/being motivated by anything high tech. He also had difficulty understanding communicative intent (clearly splinter skilled!). I thought this was a great step in teaching core vocabulary with some more "PECS"-like methods for teaching intent, etc. My hope was with some mastery of the core symbols and communicative intent, he'd ultimately transition to high tech!"
"Since attending the CEU course for CVES at the TSHA Convention, we have begun incorporating the system into our clinic’s daily sessions. The response from each child and their families is INCREDIBLE. I have never had kids respond as quickly as they are now using CVES! One parent has seen so much success that she is ordering a CVES for her child to use in all environments. We have many different children using CVES, and it is amazing to see their increased ability to communicate, have their needs met, and their newfound independence. In fact, one of our non-verbal children began immediately verbalizing the pre-constructed phrases. He quickly moved into making various phrases himself and saying each word in the phrase. We believe that he is beginning to read the words on each CVES icon even though he isn't familiar with them. This child only scripted during sessions and never independently/spontaneously produced words or phrases for functional, purposeful speech until the introduction of CVES!”
"I used CVES in my first-fourth grade cluster classroom for students who require moderate supports. I have a full class of 13 students; 4 students use a form of AAC to support communication (3 PECS users and 1 LAMP user), and the remaining 9 students primarily use verbal language to communicate but benefit from the use of visuals to support their messages. All have used core boards during small group lessons. I incorporated CVES in the context of small group academic and social lessons. Students used CVES to comment on a read aloud, answer questions, and describe illustrations. They requested preferred play items and direct play for example 'Want bubbles down' with CVES. Students also used CVES to tell how characters in a book felt or how the student was feeling. They also used social phrases in CVES during play activities like 'Wow,' 'Awesome,' and 'Yay!' When leading a CVES lesson, I used aided language stimulation with ease and students were very responsive to cues to use CVES as well. I am currently in week 4 of a 6-week literacy unit where we are focusing on writing. I'm incorporating CVES each week to model building sentences from the text we read or about the text. Students find a page in the text they'd like to write about. I find a sentence in the text, and we work together to construct the sentence using CVES. Afterward, I write the sentence on a whiteboard modeling sentence mechanics. By the end of the week, students are ready to copy the sentence from a model or construct their own sentences using a core vocabulary word bank. Overall, CVES has benefitted all levels of students in my classroom, and I see endless possibilities for future lessons that could incorporate CVES."
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