Core vocabulary to support language and literacy
Quickly access over 3,500 of the most commonly used words and phrases – organised in a consistent and meaningful way to help you find the words you need. Activity-based grids make it easy to get started.
Super Core is full of features to support language development, learning and literacy. With single words, letters and phrases to support spontaneous, flexible and fast communication.
For users beginning their AAC journey there are a selection of simplified Learning grids. Ideal for those who are just starting to explore symbol communication, and still be developing access skills.
When you add Super Core for the first time, you will be given the choice to select Child or Teen and Adult Super Core. This allows you to choose the most age appropriate vocabulary for the user.
Super Core is intended for people of any age, who use AAC to communicate. It is suitable for a range of users, including those who are:
- Just starting to explore symbol communication
- Wanting a more comprehensive range of vocabulary with powerful grammar tools
- Using any access method
Available in two sizes
You’ll find lots of vocabulary relating to daily, play and leisure activities in Super Core, making it easier to learn and explore language with activities that are fun and familiar – and encourage AAC to be used all day, every day!
The full vocabulary is available in two sizes (Super Core 50 and Super Core 30) to suit the needs of different learners. In both versions you can access all the same words and phrases. The Super Core Learning grids are also available in two sizes (12 and 20 cell).
Why choose Super Core
Core vocabulary
Words we use all the time, to talk about lots of different things (e.g. I, go, want, this, is, of). These words make up 80% of the phrases and sentences we speak.
Topic grids
There are over 1,000 fringe words to discover in the topic grids. Each topic is organised semantically to help learners quickly find the words they need.
Literacy
Super Core encourages literacy development in various ways, including language about reading and writing, and different keyboard for exploring letters and sounds.
Dynamic columns
Dynamic columns combine core words with activity-specific fringe vocabulary that focuses on real-life situations, everyday routines and play.
Personalisation
Add words and symbols for your favourite things, places, and people. Personalising Grid is easy, providing AAC users with access to a vocabulary that matches their interests.
Easy to navigate
Super Core is colour coded to highlight how different words are organised – making core vocabulary grids easy to navigate, based on different types of words and their meaning.
Get started with Super Core
Super Core was created by Smartbox SLT Daisy and is based on research and clinical experience. Take a closer look in these videos and learn how to get started.
Introducing Super Core
Super Core tutorial
Choosing your vocabulary
Available in Grid
Try Super Core in Grid with a 60-day free trial for Windows or a 30-day free trial on iPad.
Find everything you need to get started with Super Core on the Smartbox Hub. Explore grid set support articles, manual and tutorial videos.
Paper-based Super Core
The Super Core Communication Book is a paper-based version of the grid set. Suited to children who are new to AAC and starting with core vocabulary or symbol-based communication.