Aided Language Stimulation Outside the Classroom

July 10, 2018 NWACS

NWACS Contributor Kylee shares three steps she has found to be convenient and simple when asking caregivers to provide aided language stimulation.

Letting Your Students Star In Your Presentation

June 18, 2018 NWACS

Have you tried making interactive PowerPoint presentations using images of your language learners? NWACS Contributor Tina shares how she incorporates her students' pictures into her class interactive PowerPoint presentations.

Top 3 Strategies to Engage AAC Users

May 14, 2018 NWACS

NWACS President Tanna shares her top 3 tips for engaging those challenging emerging communicators.

Using PowerPoint to Support Language Learning

April 27, 2018 NWACS

Have you considered making interactive PowerPoint presentations to use with your language learners? NWACS Contributor Tina shares how she was inspired to start using PowerPoint to support language learning in the students she works with.

Core In The Classroom

March 13, 2018 NWACS

Have you been hearing the term Core Vocabulary lately? At all of the recent Assistive Tech conferences I’ve been to and websites I keep up with it’s been somewhat of a buzz word for the last few years! What exactly is Core? Why is it beneficial?

How I Use AAC Everyday

October 28, 2017 NWACS

Working with children with Autism and related communication challenges, there isn't a day that goes by in my practice that I'm not reaching deep into my AAC tool box for support. In honor of AAC Awareness Month, it seems essential to not only remind ourselves of the important role of AAC for individuals without speech, but also how powerful AAC is in supporting those with emerging speech. Here are a few ways that I use AAC everyday with a spectrum of communicators, including those with verbal skills:

Communication is About Connection

August 18, 2017 NWACS

Rachel Nemhauser, Parent to Parent Coordinator and AAC parent, shares about the journey to starting Smooth Talkers AAC User & Family meet-ups.

Communication: The Key to Connection

May 28, 2017 NWACS

"As our December 9th surgery date approached, Alexander's SLP introduced new PECS that would aid in specific problem solving. PECS like, itchy and nauseous and hurting. These new PECS, and a handful of old standbys, would be his lifeline. A crucial vehicle to voice his fears, needs, and of most importance, his symptoms. If something were to go drastically wrong, laminated construction paper with rudimentary words and pictures would be my best diagnostic tool."

Images For Making Materials

December 14, 2016 NWACS

Resource list of image/symbol libraries for making materials and visual supports.