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App Review: Predictable by Therapy Box

May 22, 2021 NWACS
App Review: Predictable by Therapy Box

App Review: Predictable by Therapy Box

Ever wondered what AAC apps were out there for literate individuals? One of our bloggers shares her experience with Predictable by Therapy Box.

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Getting A Speech Generating Device For Your Child

April 21, 2021 NWACS

What is the process for getting an AAC system for your loved one? Here is what it might look like when trying to go through insurance to pay for the speech-generating device.

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Device Trials Goals - What Do We Measure?

April 12, 2021 NWACS
Device Trials Goals - What Do We Measure?

Device Trials Goals - What Do We Measure?

What is the goal of trialing different AAC systems? NWACS blog contributor Marci shares her approach and thoughts on things to consider and goals for AAC device trials.

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New Discoveries: AAC Lite Tech Evaluation Kit

March 26, 2021 NWACS
New Discoveries: AAC Lite Tech Evaluation Kit (from Enabling Devices)

New Discoveries: AAC Lite Tech Evaluation Kit (from Enabling Devices)

New Discoveries: AAC/AT Resources to Explore

Highlighted Resource: AAC Lite Tech Evaluation Kit from Enabling Devices

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New Discoveries: Forbes AAC Evaluation Kit and Loan Library

March 20, 2021 NWACS
New Discoveries: Forbes AAC Evaluation Kit & Loan Library

New Discoveries: Forbes AAC Evaluation Kit & Loan Library

New Discoveries: AAC/AT Resources to Explore

Highlighted Resource: Forbes AAC Evaluation Kit and Loan Library

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Lessons Learned from Working with Teens and Adults

February 26, 2021 NWACS
Lessons Learned from Working with Teens and Adults (with IDD)

Lessons Learned from Working with Teens and Adults (with IDD)

NWACS Board Member Casey shares lessons she has learned while working with teens and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities [VIDEO].

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AAC Evaluations for Adolescents/Adults with IDD: How I Do It

February 11, 2021 NWACS
AAC Evaluations for Adolescents & Adults with IDD

AAC Evaluations for Adolescents & Adults with IDD

NWACS Board Member Casey shares how she approaches AAC evaluations for adolescents and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

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Getting AAC in the Schools: Foundations

January 28, 2021 NWACS
Getting AAC in the Schools: Foundations

Getting AAC in the Schools: Foundations

NWACS Board member and blog contributor Carrie shares information on the special education process in the schools and why it helps to understand it.

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A Crash Course on Getting an AAC Referral

January 24, 2021 NWACS
A Crash Course on Getting an AAC Referral

A Crash Course on Getting an AAC Referral

NWACS Contributor Penny explores some pathways to getting a referral for an AAC evaluation.

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When To Refer for AAC

January 20, 2021 NWACS

Are you a new SLP? Are you an SLP who is just new to AAC? We hope this decision tree helps you figure out when to refer a client or student for an AAC evaluation!

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