Resources

Professional & community resources

A collection of organizations, tools and symbol sets that pair well with MyTalkTools - for professionals, families, and everyone in between.

Professional Resources

For SLPs, OTs & educators

ASHA Directory

An on-line directory of thousands of programs that employ audiologists and speech-language pathologists holding ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).

Dyslexia Friendly Workplace

Guidance on adapting workplaces to better support employees with dyslexia.

Libraries and Autism

How public libraries are building programs and spaces that work better for autistic patrons.

What Is Dysgraphia? How to Identify and Support Students

An overview of dysgraphia and practical classroom support strategies.

Unlocking Potential: Innovative Library Programs

Innovative library programs enhancing the lives of autistic individuals.

Community Resources

For families & individuals

College Success for Students with Autism

A comprehensive guide to academic accommodations, social skills development, and career planning for college students with autism.

Accessible Broadway Shows

Information on accessible performances for theater-goers with disabilities.

Managing Election Stress

Practical tips for managing stress and anxiety around elections.

Flooring for Senior Citizens

Guidance on choosing safer flooring options for older adults.

Strengths & Benefits Associated with ADHD

Explores the often overlooked strengths associated with ADHD, such as creativity, hyperfocus and resilience.

AAC Institute

A not-for-profit, charitable organization dedicated to the most effective communication for people who rely on AAC.

UNC Center for Literacy and Disability Studies

Promoting literacy and communication for individuals of all ages with disabilities, across every environment they live and learn in.

The Communication Matrix

An assessment tool, first published in 1990 by Dr. Charity Rowland, designed to pinpoint exactly how an individual communicates and set logical communication goals.

Early Intervention

Guidelines for early intervention to maximize language and communication development for infants, toddlers and preschoolers with complex communication needs.

Guidelines for Teaching Literacy Skills to Learners with Special Needs

Literacy instruction guidance by Janice Light & David McNaughton, Penn State University, for learners with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and other disabilities.

The Special Ed Advocate - Wrightslaw

Accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.

Symbol Sets

Bring in the images you already use

Widgit Symbols

After purchasing this library, download the .emf files and add them individually to your MyTalkTools library using "Add Media" → "From Computer" in Workspace.

Symbolstix

When you subscribe to Symbolstix, download the .zip of symbols and upload it using "Add Media" → "From Computer" in Workspace.

ASL Vocabulary Index

If you or your child uses American Sign Language, save the images locally, then upload them with "Add Media" → "From Computer" in Workspace.

Aragon AAC Pictograms Library

A European AAC picture library available in English, Spanish and French with almost 9,000 high-quality images. Extract the .zip and upload individual files to your private library.

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