Past NWACS Conferences
Past NWACS Conference Speakers and Topics
2025
Dr. Alyssa Zisk presented Neurodiversity Affirming AAC: Supporting Long-Term Goals and Continued Scripting for Gestalt Language Processors
Learn more about Dr. Zisk by reading our interview with them.
2024
Kelly Fonner presented Literacy for All Levels of AAC Communicators
Learn more about Kelly Fonner by reading our interview with her.
2023
Kate Ahern presented Language is Life: A Comprehensive AAC Workshop for Supporting People with Disabilities
2022
Chris Bugaj and Rachel Madel presented Designing and Delivering Empowering Experiences to Teach Language Using AACteracy for All Levels of AAC Communicators
Learn more about Rachel Madel by reading our interview with her.
Learn more about Chris Bugaj by reading our interview with him.
2021
Karen Kangas presented Supporting Task Engagement and Increased Functional Communication by Linking Mobility, Postural Mechanisms, Language, and AAC for Students of all Ages
Learn more about Karen Kangas by reading our interview with her.
2020
Lauren Enders returned to present Building Language and Literacy with Digital Storytelling: Learn, Make and Share
Learn more about Lauren Enders by reading our second interview with her.
2019
Lauren Enders presented Energizing Language and Literacy Instruction for Students with Complex Needs
Learn more about Lauren Enders by reading our interview with her.
2018
Gail Van Tatenhove presented Creating Core Vocabulary Environment for Students with Complex Motor and Communication Needs
Learn more about Gail Van Tatenhove by reading our interview with her.
2017
Dr. Carol Goossens’ presented Using Aided Language Stimulation to Support Literacy, Language and AAC in the Classroom
Learn more about Dr. Goossens’ by reading our interview with her.
2016
Susan Lewis Stokes returned to present Unraveling the Mystery of Social Relation Skills for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder Using iTechnology as Evidence-Based Practice to Meet the Learning and Behavioral Needs for Students with ASD
2015
Susan Lewis Stokes presented Challenging Behaviors communicate! Teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorder to be Functional Communicators
2014
Dr. Cynthia Cress returned to present Practical Intervention Strategies for Early Communicators with Autism and Other Disabilities
2013
Dr. Cynthia Cress presented Augmenting Communication Interactions for Basic Communicators of All Ages: Pre-Intentional to Symbolic Communication
2012
Dr. Cathy Binger returned to present Building Success with AAC: The Devil is in the Details
2011
Dr. Cathy Binger presented Practical Language-Based Solutions for Children Who Need AAC
2010
Carol Ann Davis presented Building Social Communicative Skills to Support Positive Behavior
2009
Vicki Rothstein presented Literacy Development for Students with Autism and Other Developmental Disorders: From Theory to Evidence-Based Practice
2008
Dr. Pat Mirenda presented New Communication and Behavior Strategies for Students with Autism
Other past speakers include:
- Dr. David Beukelman
- Patti King-DeBaun
- Dr. Janice Light
- Dr. Joanne Cafiero
- Dr. Patricia Dowden
- Dr. Caroline Musselwhite
- Dr. Sarah Blackstone
