Super Core is a symbol-based core vocabulary, designed to help AAC users experience success with symbol communication.
Super Core is suitable for a range of AAC users - from those who are just starting to explore symbol communication, to those who need a comprehensive range of vocabulary and powerful grammar tools.
Super Core is available in two grid sizes, to suit the needs of different learners.
When you add Super Core for the first time, you will be given the choice to select child or teen and adult Super Core. This allows you to choose the most appropriate vocabulary for the user.
For learners who are just beginning their AAC journey, there is a selection of simplified Super Core Learning grids to explore, in two sizes.
There are four key parts to your Super Core home grid. Learn about them here.
The extended core vocabulary in Super Core is organised into five categories, with clear labels.
Super Core uses dynamic columns to combine core words with activity-specific vocabulary, that focuses on real-life situations, everyday routines, play and leisure.
The magic wand grid is the place you can go in Super Core to fix things! It has been designed to simplify features like grammar and device settings, which can otherwise be a complicated part of learning to use AAC.
Special functions such as email and text messaging are built into the grid set, giving users the ability to write text messages and emails using their symbol vocabulary.
There are various ways to modify Super Core to make it more personal.
Paper-based versions of Super Core are available to download on our website, with Widgit symbols, PCS and SymbolStix. You can print them out to make it even easier for AAC learners to have access to symbol communication at all times.
The vocabulary in Super Core was carefully selected following a comprehensive review of research into core vocabulary, including a range of different ages and sources - from preschool to adult.
As well as providing a comprehensive core vocabulary, Super Core also provides a comprehensive range of concept words with a concept vocabulary.
The different types of words have been colour coded to highlight how they are organised, and make the core vocabulary grids easier to navigate. Super Core uses the Modified Fitzgerald key (Goossens, Crain & Elder, 1992), a colour coding system commonly used in AAC vocabularies.