4 ר‡ל ˘ - י ˜ ון ‡ייז ˙ נ ˘ 2025 "Omer Vocabulary "– an advanced generic communication board for people with aphasia Merav Raveh-Malka & Yedida Levine Sterenberg Individuals with severe aphasia, particularly during the rehabilitation and chronic stages, often require augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies to meet their communicative needs. One such AAC tool is a dynamic communication board, which enables access to an extensive symbolic vocabulary spanning a wide range of conversational topics. Developing these boards requires substantial time, expertise, and linguistic knowledge. “Omer Vocabulary” refers to a set of generic communication boards speci cally designed for individuals with aphasia. These boards were developed to provide speech-language pathologists and other communication professionals with ready-to-use, accessible tools tailored to this population. This article presents a concise overview of the boards, emphasizing the semantic, syntactic, and design principles that guided their creation. The Power of Consistency: The Importance of Consistent Motor Planning in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Keren Grant-Kamiel This article explores the critical role of consistent motor planning in the design and implementation of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems. Consistent placement of vocabulary items enables users to develop motor memory, reducing cognitive load and frustration while fostering independence, uency, and expressive language. Drawing on both research evidence and clinical experience, the article highlights the Keshet Boards developed by the Taf LaTaf organization as a model of e ective AAC design. These boards emphasize stable word location, e cient navigation, access to morphology and syntax, personalization, pre-recorded phrases, and logical vocabulary organization. Outcomes observed in practice include greater communicative autonomy, faster word retrieval, longer and more varied sentences, and increased con dence among users. The ndings underscore that consistency in system design is not a limitation but a foundation for genuine language development and autonomous communication AAC: Low-Tech Before High-Tech – Is It Really the Case? Hodaya Harlap In the eld of augmentative and alternative communication the question often arises whether intervention should begin with no-tech or low-tech systems before moving on to high-tech solutions. This article discusses the considerations that guide the choice of di erent levels of technology, drawing on both research evidence and clinical experience. speech-language pathologists and assistive technology specialists frequently encounter the dilemma: on the one hand, studies indicate that early access to high-tech AAC may broaden communication opportunities, increase engagement, and support participation in social
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