PODD Communication books

Direct access

The PODD communication book Direct Access Templates resource includes PODD communication books designed for direct pointing with a whole hand, finger or tool.  Some of these page sets can also be modified to accommodate pick up and give/show or partner-assisted visual scanning access methodologies.  These communication books are available with varied and scalable levels of linguistic complexity to support language development and meet the motor, visual, and language needs of each user.

PODD communication books come in three main forms:

  1. One page opening
  2. Two page opening
  3. Two page opening plus a side panel

PODD books also include Group books, designed for communication partners to talk to groups of children learning to use aided language. There are two versions of Group books: Vest version and Book version.

Detailed information and construction files for each access methodology are included with the relevant page sets. These support files can be accessed directly from each template and are also listed below:

PODD 9 Early Functions

PODD 9 Expanded Functions

PODD 12 Early Functions

PODD 12 Expanded Functions

PODD 16 Expanded Functions

PODD 20 Expanded Functions

PODD 36 expanded Key Word

PODD 40 expanded Key Word

PODD 48 expanded Key Word

PODD 70 expanded Key Word

PODD 90 Plus Complex Syntax

PODD 100 Plus Complex Syntax

PODD Group Books

PODD Design & Implementation Book

The PODD Design & Implementation Book describes the theoretical bases and characteristics of the PODD communication books. It also provides detailed information on learning and teaching strategies to support the PODD implementation with people with complex communication needs.
Click here to download Design & Implementation Book

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