Core AAC Flash Cards
Set 1 • Requesting & Desires 108 Core Frame Words
AAC Sentence Models: Flash Cards
4-5 Word Models
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Requesting Food CARD 01
"I want to eat now"
I Pronoun
WANT Verb
TO Prep
EAT Verb
NOW Time
AAC Device Path
I WANT TO EAT NOW
💡 Partner: Model during snack or mealtime 5 Words
Requesting Help CARD 02
"Can you help me please"
CAN Helping
YOU Pronoun
HELP Verb
ME Pronoun
PLEASE Social
AAC Device Path
CAN YOU HELP ME PLEASE
💡 Partner: Pause and wait when a task is tough 5 Words
Requesting Item CARD 03
"I need that big one"
I Pronoun
NEED Verb
THAT Pointer
BIG Describe
ONE Noun
AAC Device Path
I NEED THAT BIG ONE
💡 Partner: Offer 2 objects with contrasting sizes 5 Words
Requesting Play CARD 04
"We want to play again"
WE Pronoun
WANT Verb
TO Prep
PLAY Verb
AGAIN Adverb
AAC Device Path
WE WANT TO PLAY AGAIN
💡 Partner: Use right after finishing a fun turn 5 Words
Requesting Transfer CARD 05
"Please give that to me"
PLEASE Social
GIVE Verb
THAT Pointer
TO Prep
ME Pronoun
AAC Device Path
PLEASE GIVE THAT TO ME
💡 Partner: Hold desired item in sight but out of reach 5 Words
Requesting Action CARD 06
"I want to open it"
I Pronoun
WANT Verb
TO Prep
OPEN Verb
IT Pronoun
AAC Device Path
I WANT TO OPEN IT
💡 Partner: Use with closed containers, bags, or doors 5 Words
Fitzgerald Color Key: Pronouns Verbs Descriptors Prepositions / Social
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Set 2 • Commenting & Opinions 108 Core Frame Words
AAC Sentence Models: Flash Cards
4-5 Word Models
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Positive Comment CARD 07
"That looks very good today"
THAT Pointer
LOOKS Verb
VERY Adverb
GOOD Describe
TODAY Time
AAC Device Path
THAT LOOKS VERY GOOD TODAY
💡 Partner: Point to art, clothing, or a completed task 5 Words
Sharing Feelings CARD 08
"I feel happy with you"
I Pronoun
FEEL Verb
HAPPY Feeling
WITH Prep
YOU Pronoun
AAC Device Path
I FEEL HAPPY WITH YOU
💡 Partner: Share during greeting or cooperative activity 5 Words
Describing Item CARD 09
"This is big and new"
THIS Pointer
IS Verb
BIG Describe
AND Link
NEW Describe
AAC Device Path
THIS IS BIG AND NEW
💡 Partner: Introduce a new classroom supply or toy 5 Words
Sensory Feedback CARD 10
"It is too loud here"
IT Pronoun
IS Verb
TOO Adverb
LOUD Describe
HERE Place
AAC Device Path
IT IS TOO LOUD HERE
💡 Partner: Validate environment and offer headphones 5 Words
Observation CARD 11
"I see a different one"
I Pronoun
SEE Verb
A Article
DIFFERENT Describe
ONE Noun
AAC Device Path
I SEE A DIFFERENT ONE
💡 Partner: Use during sorting, book reading, or matching 5 Words
Creative Praise CARD 12
"We make it look good"
WE Pronoun
MAKE Verb
IT Pronoun
LOOK Verb
GOOD Describe
AAC Device Path
WE MAKE IT LOOK GOOD
💡 Partner: Celebrate after building, drawing, or writing 5 Words
Fitzgerald Color Key: Pronouns Verbs Descriptors Prepositions / Social
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Set 3 • Protesting & Refusing 108 Core Frame Words
AAC Sentence Models: Flash Cards
4-5 Word Models
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Clear Rejection CARD 13
"I do not want that"
I Pronoun
DO Verb
NOT Negation
WANT Verb
THAT Pointer
AAC Device Path
I DO NOT WANT THAT
💡 Partner: Honor immediately to build trust and autonomy 5 Words
Boundary Setting CARD 14
"Please stop doing that now"
PLEASE Social
STOP Action
DOING Verb
THAT Pointer
NOW Time
AAC Device Path
PLEASE STOP DOING THAT NOW
💡 Partner: Support self-advocacy during peer play 5 Words
Finished Activity CARD 15
"I am all done now"
I Pronoun
AM Verb
ALL Quantity
DONE Finish
NOW Time
AAC Device Path
I AM ALL DONE NOW
💡 Partner: Transition smoothly to clean-up or next task 5 Words
Denial & Correction CARD 16
"No that is not mine"
NO Negation
THAT Pointer
IS Verb
NOT Negation
MINE Pronoun
AAC Device Path
NO THAT IS NOT MINE
💡 Partner: Model when someone misidentifies their coat/book 5 Words
Dislike CARD 17
"I do not like this"
I Pronoun
DO Verb
NOT Negation
LIKE Verb
THIS Pointer
AAC Device Path
I DO NOT LIKE THIS
💡 Partner: Give option to swap for another choice 5 Words
Pacing & Time CARD 18
"Wait I need more time"
WAIT Action
I Pronoun
NEED Verb
MORE Quantity
TIME Noun
AAC Device Path
WAIT I NEED MORE TIME
💡 Partner: Provide generous processing wait time 5 Words
Fitzgerald Color Key: Pronouns Verbs Stop / Negation Descriptors
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Set 4 • Questions & Directing 108 Core Frame Words
AAC Sentence Models: Flash Cards
4-5 Word Models
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Location Question CARD 19
"Where do we go next"
WHERE Question
DO Verb
WE Pronoun
GO Verb
NEXT Time
AAC Device Path
WHERE DO WE GO NEXT
💡 Partner: Review the visual daily schedule board 5 Words
Object Inquiry CARD 20
"What is that over there"
WHAT Question
IS Verb
THAT Pointer
OVER Prep
THERE Place
AAC Device Path
WHAT IS THAT OVER THERE
💡 Partner: Point across room to spark curiosity 5 Words
Social Inclusion CARD 21
"Who can play with me"
WHO Question
CAN Helping
PLAY Verb
WITH Prep
ME Pronoun
AAC Device Path
WHO CAN PLAY WITH ME
💡 Partner: Encourage during recess or free choice time 5 Words
Direction & Action CARD 22
"Put that in here now"
PUT Verb
THAT Pointer
IN Prep
HERE Place
NOW Time
AAC Device Path
PUT THAT IN HERE NOW
💡 Partner: Use during cleanup, filing folders, or packing 5 Words
Directing Action CARD 23
"Turn it up or down"
TURN Verb
IT Pronoun
UP Dir
OR Link
DOWN Dir
AAC Device Path
TURN IT UP OR DOWN
💡 Partner: Adjusting music volume, lights, or screens 5 Words
Process Inquiry CARD 24
"How do you do that"
HOW Question
DO Verb
YOU Pronoun
DO Verb
THAT Pointer
AAC Device Path
HOW DO YOU DO THAT
💡 Partner: Model curiosity when watching a demonstration 5 Words
Fitzgerald Color Key: Questions / Prep Pronouns Verbs Descriptors
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