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Core Vocabulary Speech Therapy

Did you know that we use the same ‘high frequency’ words for the majority of our communication? That majority of high frequency words are considered (and referred to as) our ‘core vocabulary’. Using core vocabulary speech therapy can be fun for special education students for learning and advancing communication, sentence building and conversation, asking questions, and expressing feelings for special education students. These Watson Institute resources and activities are creative ways to introduce and use core vocabulary in lesson plans.

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Core Vocabulary Lesson: Likes

Special Education Vocabulary Story: Don’t Eat That

Teaching Core Vocabulary

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    • Giving
      • Donate
      • PA Tax Credit Program
      • Planned Giving
      • Donor Advised Funds
      • Pro-Am Golf Tournament
    • History
    • Mission, Vision & Values
    • Senior Staff
      • Special Education Program Senior Staff
  • Schools
    • Education Center Sewickley
    • Education Center South
    • Friendship Academy
    • LEAP Preschool
    • WISCA
    • Safety and Wellness
  • Programs
    • Behavioral Health Services
      • Diagnostic Testing
      • Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)
      • Therapy Services
      • FAQs
      • Request an Appointment
      • Make a Payment
    • Transition Services
    • Training & Consultation
      • TEACCH Autism Program Training
  • Learning Tips
    • Resources
    • Social Stories
    • Classroom Strategies
    • Structured Learning Classrooms
    • Social Skills PowerPoints
    • Core Vocabulary Speech Therapy
    • Special Education Resource Books
    • Internet Resources
  • Careers
    • Special Education
    • Subs & Seasonal
    • Admin & Custodians
    • Behavioral Health
    • Internships
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    • Apply Now
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