

On this page, we have tried to answer any questions you may have regarding the Super Core Communication book from how to use, what content is included and who is it designed for.
The paper used in the book is designed to be hard-wearing, water and tear-resistant.
Unfortunately, no. There are many commercial alternatives available which will work with most home printers.
Grids can be printed from Grid 3.
When you purchase the Super Core Communication Book, it comes with three sections: Core, Activities and Topics. The core vocabulary pages are already inside the folder, and the Activity and Topic pages are provided separately so you can choose which ones to include in the book.
Yes, absolutely. Whilst the layout of the Communication Book is based on the Super Core 30 grid set, the vocabulary, and how it is designed and organised follows exactly the same principles as Super Core 50 and the Learning Grids.
Yes! The book can be either be used by itself, or alongside an electronic communication aid, to allow someone to access communication in situations when their device may not be available or practical.
The Super Core communication book is available for anyone to buy via our online shop
Our Simple AAC resources can help anyone who is supporting someone to learn and use symbol communication. You can read more about that here.
Low tech or paper-based solutions are often the most cost-effective way of exploring AAC for the first time. The book is designed to have a simple, easy to use navigation and wide-ranging content that can be explored with ease – and without risk or fear of failure!
In the box you will find the Super Core Communication Book folder, which includes all of the core vocabulary, the Core, Activity and Topic dividers, and the Mini Core. You will also find a vocabulary pack containing the Activity pages, and another containing the Topic pages. Each box also includes a shoulder strap which can be attached to the book, and a flyer telling you where to find all of our online resources for the book.
Currently, the book is only available in Widgit symbols. If you use a different symbol library and would like to see the book developed in that library, please let us know via an email
UK English.
The book can be used by someone pointing to the symbols directly or by someone using Partner Assisted Scanning.
The book is designed for children who need to use AAC to communicate, including those who are:
The book has been designed with the following features, which may support someone who is using PAS:
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