Topics, Topics, and More Topics!

Topics are situations in which we can engage with others everyday. Each Topic found in Snap + Core First has cooresponding messages that are routinely or typically communicated in a particicular context or situation.

Topic Tip:  Topic Messages are organized by message type.  The outline color of the button will give you a hint.

Blue = Questions

Orange = General Commnets

Green = Positive Comments

Red = Negative Comments

Explore the Topics in Snap + Core First.  Think about using a pre-programmed Topic and customize rather than create one from scratch!  You will find a plethora of things to start communicating right away!  Print out the handy list below and use it as a checklist to identify Topics that are important for the AAC user.

Social Topics

• My Family
• About Me
• News Sharing
• Arguing
• Park
• Calling
• Pets
• Games
• Seasons
• Jokes
• Small Talk
• Dating
• Tablet Talk
• My Device
• My Emotions

Special Interest Topics

• Camping
• Pets
• Bingo
• Reading
• Bowling
• Religion
• Mall
• Sports
• Movie Theater
• TV
• Music
• Travel
• Park
• Zoo

Play/Game Topics

• Bubbles
• Bingo
• Potato Head
• Puzzle
• Jokes
• Playdough
• Toy Play
• Sports

Food Topics

• Meals
• Snacks
• Restaurant
• Fast Food

Life Skills Topics

• Cleaning 
• Community
• Cooking
• Dressing
• Appointment
• Grocery Store
• Job Coach
• Planning
• Workshops

Classroom/School Topics

• Art Class
• Group Work
• Calendar Talk
• Internet
• Cafeteria
• Music
• Centers
• Playground
• Classroom
• Reading
• Current Events
• Presentation
• Desk Work
• Recess
• Sports
• Sensory

Support/Assistance/Health Topics

• Advocating
• Doctor
• Dentist
• Emergency
• Help
• Mobility
• My Emotions
• My Health
• Needs
• Privacy
• Therapy