New Discoveries: AAC Resources to Explore
Highlighted Resource: Washington Assistive Technology Act Program (WATAP)
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New Discoveries: Washington Assistive Technology Act Program
New Discoveries: Core First Books & Lessons
New Discoveries: Core First Books & Lessons
Aided Language Stimulation Outside the Classroom
Aided Language Stimulation Outside the Classroom
NWACS Contributor Kylee shares three steps she has found to be convenient and simple when asking caregivers to provide aided language stimulation.
Read moreLetting Your Students Star In Your Presentation
Letting Your Students Star in Your Presentation
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.
Read moreTop 3 Strategies to Engage AAC Users
Top 3 Strategies to Engage AAC Users
NWACS President Tanna shares her top 3 tips for engaging those challenging emerging communicators.
Read moreUsing PowerPoint to Support Language Learning
Using PowerPoint to Support Language Learning
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.
Read moreCore In The Classroom
Core In The Classroom
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?
Read moreHow I Use AAC Everyday
How I Use AAC Everyday
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:
Read moreCommunication is About Connection
Communication is About Connection
Rachel Nemhauser, Parent to Parent Coordinator and AAC parent, shares about the journey to starting Smooth Talkers AAC User & Family meet-ups.
Read moreCommunication: The Key to Connection
Communication: The Key to Connection
"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."
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