What are symbols?
Signposts and information about symbols sets.
There are many symbols sets to choose from. Below are links to information about the most popular sets used throughout the UK .... which in most cases also applies to our friends in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand!
Symbols in general
Getting Started with Symbols for Communication - CENMAC
Overview of Visual Supports - Autism Community
Using Symbol for Communication - Communication Matters (ISAAC-UK)
What are symbols? - Widgit Software
Why we use symbols - Symbols Inclusion Project
Overview of Visual Supports - Autism Community
Using Symbol for Communication - Communication Matters (ISAAC-UK)
What are symbols? - Widgit Software
Why we use symbols - Symbols Inclusion Project
Specific symbol sets
Makaton
Follow the link for information about Makaton symbols created by the Makaton Charity as part of a larger system of signs, symbols and speech to help children and adults communicate.
Follow the link for information about Makaton symbols created by the Makaton Charity as part of a larger system of signs, symbols and speech to help children and adults communicate.
PCS
Follow the link for information about the Picture Communication Symbols created by Mayer Johnson. These symbols are used worldwide in classrooms, at home and in community settings to support learning and language as well as on many AAC devices.
Follow the link for information about the Picture Communication Symbols created by Mayer Johnson. These symbols are used worldwide in classrooms, at home and in community settings to support learning and language as well as on many AAC devices.
SymbolStix
Follow the link for information about SymbolStix created by News 2 You Inc. The set was originally created for a weekly newsletter but has grown and can now be seen in on-line and desktop computer applications to create bespoke printed materials as well as on AAC devices.
Follow the link for information about SymbolStix created by News 2 You Inc. The set was originally created for a weekly newsletter but has grown and can now be seen in on-line and desktop computer applications to create bespoke printed materials as well as on AAC devices.
Widgit Symbols
Follow the link for information about the Widgit Symbol set created by Widgit Software. This set is used worldwide to support access to written information as well as verbal communication. It is used in mainstream and special schools alike as well as home and community settings.
Follow the link for information about the Widgit Symbol set created by Widgit Software. This set is used worldwide to support access to written information as well as verbal communication. It is used in mainstream and special schools alike as well as home and community settings.
Comparisons and Guides
A Guide to Picture and Symbol Sets for Communication - Sally Millar, CALL Scotland
Signs and Symbols - Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs
Symbol Set Comparison - Spectronics
Signs and Symbols - Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs
Symbol Set Comparison - Spectronics
