Creating Communication Displays
By Faith Carlson, M.A., CCC-SLP is a notebook of information about developing augmentative communication materials.

The book covers four important topics:

• DynaSyms Explained covers how to introduce the symbols in a way that promotes understanding of language concepts. There is an appendix with activities and materials.
• DynaSyms Selection Process provides strategies for selecting symbol vocabulary. The appendix includes a vocabulary selection form.
• Visual and Motor Considerations is a richly illustrated section about the size, color, makeup and placement of displays for best functional use.
• Creating Communication Displays for a Purpose is a section covering the types of displays and their configuration for language and communication purposes. The appendix includes a variety of display templates.