Learn about Super Core 50 language system

What is Super Core 50?

Super Core is available in two sizes, including Super Core 50.

Both Super Core 30 and 50 have the same vocabulary, so you can say all the same words and phrases. The only difference is the number and size of cells on each grid set.

Super Core words and symbols

Super Core 50 has Widgit symbols for more than 400 words – with everything from seasonal holiday topics to food and drink. Look out for the new AAC topic grids, that you can add to and personalise too.

For older children using Super Core there you can also access vocabulary for talking about topics like puberty and body parts, which are hidden by default, but can easily be revealed and edited as needed. You can read more about this in the Super Core manual.

New grid labels

Every topic grid now has a label in the top left corner, so you always know where you are. Some of the words on these grids have had to move slightly to make space for new vocabulary, but wherever possible things are kept consistent.

Function cell labels

Function cells have labels on them, to help learners and their communication partners know exactly what a cell is going to do before it is selected.

This also helps provide consistent language to use with the learner when teaching the different cell functions.

Keyboards with prediction

Use keyboards to explore Super Core, including keyboards with word prediction cells for learners who are developing literacy.

Consistent word location

Words can be found in consistent locations throughout the Super Core grid sets. For example, if a word appears more than once, it will appear in the same place in each grid to help you learn the location.

Wherever possible the layouts in Super Core 30 and 50 are also similar, to make it easier to learn if you are working with multiple Super Core users.

Improved semantic linking

Words that are similar in Super Core are grouped together, words are connected in meaning to the one above or below it, designed to help learners find words easily.

For example, in the vehicles grid you’ll find vehicles that fly grouped together in one column, and those that go on water in another.