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Collaboration: A Gateway to Communication Development

August 6, 2020 NWACS
Collaboration: A gateway to Communication Development

Collaboration: A gateway to Communication Development

NWACS Contributor Penny shares perspectives on interprofessional practices and collaboration between SLP and ABA.

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In AAC Implementation Tags collaboration
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AAC in the face of a pandemic - lessons from remote learning

July 14, 2020 NWACS
AAC in the face of a pandemic - lessons from remote learning

AAC in the face of a pandemic - lessons from remote learning

New NWACS Contributor Sara reflects on lessons learned from remote learning this spring during school closures due to COVID-19.

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In AAC Implementation Tags remote learning
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Boundless Washington: Outdoor Leadership Program for Young People with Disabilities

January 26, 2020 NWACS
Boundless Washington: Outdoor Leadership Program for Young People with Disabilities

Boundless Washington: Outdoor Leadership Program for Young People with Disabilities

Washington State Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib announced the launch of a new outdoor leadership program for young people with disabilities, Boundless Washington, earlier this month. Applications close February 3rd, 2020!

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In AAC Implementation Tags community involvement
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District Core Vocabulary Initiative: How We Did It

December 11, 2019 NWACS
District Core Vocabulary Initiative: How We Did It

District Core Vocabulary Initiative: How We Did It

NWACS Contributor Margaret shares about a core word initiative in her school district.

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In AAC Implementation Tags strategy, collaboration
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New Discoveries: AAC Language Lab

October 31, 2019 NWACS
New Discoveries: AAC Language Lab

New Discoveries: AAC Language Lab

New Discoveries: AAC/AT Resources to Explore

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New Discoveries: AssistiveWare Core Word Classroom

October 7, 2019 NWACS
New Discoveries: AssistiveWare Core Word Classroom

New Discoveries: AssistiveWare Core Word Classroom

New Discoveries: AAC/AT Resources to Explore

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New Discoveries: Northwest Access Fund

September 22, 2019 NWACS
New Discoveries: Northwest Access Fund

New Discoveries: Northwest Access Fund

New Discoveries: AAC/AT Resources to Explore

Highlighted Resource: Northwest Access Fund

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In AAC Implementation, New Discoveries Tags funding
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Video Modeling and Play Skills

May 8, 2019 NWACS
Video Modeling and Play Skills

Video Modeling and Play Skills

NWACS Contributor Tina shares how she has been using video modeling in therapy with some of her students.

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In AAC Implementation Tags strategy
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Rethinking Motivation and AAC Learner Engagement

February 14, 2019 NWACS
Rethinking Motivation and AAC Learner Engagement

Rethinking Motivation and AAC Learner Engagement

NWACS Contributor Kylee shares some takeaways from a podcast she listened to regarding motivation and how it relates to our AAC learners.

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In AAC Implementation Tags competencies, strategy
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Using AAC to Support Verbal Communicators

October 26, 2018 NWACS
Using AAC to Support Verbal Communicators

Using AAC to Support Verbal Communicators

NWACS President Tanna shares rationale for ongoing use of AAC tips and tools to maximize the total communication skills of emerging - or limited - verbal communicators.

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In AAC Implementation Tags strategy, approach
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