AAC ACTIVITY IDEA

Finger painting

A tap-and-talk picture board for finger painting, with spoken messages, choices and links to the original TouchChat download.

Open the picture board

Preview the original page and download its TouchChat file →

Browser speech uses an available device voice. The original download is a separate file with its own layout and device-check notes.

Printable picture board and PDF →

Set up a real conversation

Set out paper and washable paint with a way to clean hands nearby. Ask about colors and whether touching paint feels comfortable.

Words to have nearby

• Paint with me
• Red
• Blue
• Yellow
• Mix it

The board also keeps yes, no, help and stop nearby. Use these messages for real choices and responses, without requiring a particular button as the correct answer.

One way to join in

You could model “Not that” when it fits your own meaning, then leave time for the other person’s idea. Respond to their chosen message, gesture or other communication, including a refusal or a different plan.

Try another version

Offer a brush or sponge as another way to take part.

Make it fit the communicator

Choose a comfortable screen position and button size. Keep their usual vocabulary available alongside the activity. A person can participate by speaking, pointing, looking, signing or using another established access method. The browser board offers direct touch or click; it does not provide a complete individualized access setup.

The original page is labeled Device-test draft. Before adding a native file to an everyday device, back up the existing vocabulary and check the imported pictures, speech and navigation separately. See the import guide.

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