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Have You Upgraded to the DAGG-3?

March 17, 2025 NWACS

Have you Upgraded to the DAGG-3?

Camille shares information about the DAGG-3 (Dynamic AAC Goals Grid, Third Edition), a free tool available from Tobii Dynavox.

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In AAC Implementation Tags goals
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More Than One Way to Read Books Together

December 5, 2024 NWACS

More Than One Way to Read Books Together

Casey shares some examples of what reading together can look like.

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In AAC Implementation Tags AAC and Literacy, shared reading
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KSAAC: The Korean Society of Augmentative-Alternative Communication

November 8, 2024 NWACS

KSAAC: The Korean Society of Augmentative-Alternative Communication

Sarah traveled to Korea earlier this year to attend the KSAAC conference. She shares her top three takeaways.

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In AAC Implementation, Awareness Tags AAC community, AAC stories, cultural awareness
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Let's Talk AAC: Should my child have 24/7 access to their communication device?

October 20, 2024 NWACS

Let’s Talk AAC: Should my child have 24/7 access to their communication device?

There are many reasons why your child needs access to their AAC device all the time. But, things may not go exactly to plan when giving your child constant access to their talker. Marci shares suggestions to consider when navigating some example situations.

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In Let's Talk AAC, AAC Implementation Tags troubleshooting, AAC skills, AAC families, strategy, family
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The Science of Writing is for Everyone

August 28, 2024 NWACS

The Science of Writing is for Everyone

The third in a three-part series on the 'science of literacy', this article explores the science of writing and the five recommendations for effective writing instruction.

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In AAC Implementation, AAC Education, AAC Best Practices Tags AAC and Literacy, AAC Rights, writing instruction
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The Science of Reading is for Everyone

August 28, 2024 NWACS

The Science of Reading is for Everyone

The second in a three-part series on the 'science of literacy', this article explores the science of reading and the five essential elements of reading instruction.

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In AAC Implementation, AAC Education, AAC Best Practices Tags AAC and Literacy, AAC Rights, reading instruction
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Literacy Instruction for All

August 28, 2024 NWACS

Literacy Instruction for All

Casey kicks off a three-part series on the 'science of literacy' with this introduction to literacy instruction for all.

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In AAC Implementation, AAC Education, AAC Best Practices Tags AAC and Literacy, AAC Rights
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AACross the World: Thailand

August 15, 2024 NWACS

AACross the World: Thailand

Rachel traveled to Thailand earlier this year with Therapy Abroad. She shares her experiences.

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In AAC Implementation, Awareness Tags AAC community, AAC stories, cultural awareness
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AAC and Literacy in a High School: How We Did It

July 12, 2024 NWACS

AAC and Literacy in a High School: How We Did It

Margaret shares how she has been working to implement literacy instruction at a high school.

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In AAC Implementation Tags AAC and Literacy, AAC collaboration, AAC stories, collaboration, school, Team Collaboration
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Let's Talk AAC: "They're not using their AAC anymore! Now what?"

May 5, 2024 NWACS

Let’s Talk AAC: "They're not using their AAC anymore! Now what?"

NWACS board member Marci shares some things she considers when a child who used to use their AAC starts pushing it away.

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In Let's Talk AAC, AAC Implementation Tags troubleshooting, Team Collaboration, AAC abandonment, AAC skills
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