Language Builder 3D - 2D Matching Kits provide the manipulative and photo materials for the most common introductory ABA and Autism Education lesson - matching. The 3 box set of Animals, Foods and Everyday Objects Matching Kits contains 16 animals, 16 Foods and 16 Everyday Objects plastic or wood figurines and 48 matching photo cards:

o 2 each of 8 different realistic plastic figurines: Lions, Giraffes, Cows, Horses, Pigs, Dogs, Cats, Birds, Apples, Cookies, Oranges, Bananas, Broccoli, Carrots, Corn, Bread, Beds, Chairs, Bowls, Cups, Spoons, Flowers, Balls and Shoes.
o duplicate cards to correspond with each plastic toy figurines for matching

The cats, birds, apples, cookies, chairs, cups and flowers were chosen specifically to compliment the similar matching pictures in the Basic Stages section of the Language Builder Picture Noun Cards, so you can move seamlessly to similar matching, sorting and categorization lessons.

The Cups, Bowls and Spoons were chosen specifically because they are nesting items for autism education which can be stacked easily with one inside or on top the other. 3D Matching in ABA therapy for Autism always starts with nesting objects.

Early language acquisition begins with the ability to understand objects as distinct and separate. Before learning that pictures represent real items (picture-object correspondence), children learn to match actual physical objects. This is a regular part of developmentally healthy play.

Next, when children master the skill of matching a 3D object to a 2D image, they understand that a 2D image can represent an actual object. Now you can use pictures to teach a variety of new language and functional skills!

Language Builder 3D-2D matching kits provide the tools so you can help children meet these critical language development milestones.

The cards and the box are kid friendly, but not juvenile, making the Language Builder
Series perfect for toddlers as well as for adult learning. ESL, Adults learning English or another foreign language, or Adults with Autism, Aspergers, Alzheimers, aphasia, or those who need rehabilitation from stroke will not feel awkward using these cards.

The Language Builder 3D-2D matching kit is durable and adaptable with a sturdy work-from box.