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