NWACS board member Amy shares about passing her joy of books, reading, and storytelling on to her three autistic children with communication differences.
[reading time: 5 minutes]
Read moreMental Health Barriers and Solutions for AAC Users
We welcome Ashley Mohesky, MS, LPC Associate to the NWACS blog as she discusses mental health and AAC as well as how her journey with literacy has impacted her life.
[6 minute reading time]
Read moreOn Word Choice and Respecting Different Opinions
An AAC user and Casey discuss leaving room for respect when we have differing opinions on the words we use to talk about disability and self-identity.
[4 minutes reading time]
Read moreEmergency Communication - Are we prepared?
Are you ready? NWACS Board Member Kathy discusses the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies. Especially the need to have emergency communication systems ready for all AAC users.
[Reading Time: 4 minutes]
Read moreAAC Device Abandonment Part 2: ASHA and CAA’s Role
Join NWACS guest blogger, Jennalyn Burke, as she explores ASHA and CAA’s roles in AAC device abandonment in this two-part blog.
[2 minute read]
Read moreAAC Starts With Mindset
NWACS board member, Cassandra, shares helpful mindsets for supporting AAC.
[read time: 3 minutes]
Read moreAAC and Neurodiversity
The Challenges of Being A Pioneer in AAC
In memory of AAC user and disability rights advocate Sharon Jodock-King. NWACS Vice President Kathy shares about teaming with Sharon in the early days of AAC.
[reading time: 3 minutes]
And guest contributor Robin Sanford, SLP shares her reflections from 10 years as a caregiver for Sharon Jodock-King and her husband Alan King.
[reading time: 3 minutes]
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