New NWACS Board member Carrie has a proposal for the ‘AAC World’: “let’s be consistent, let’s be clear, and let’s keep it simple.”
Read moreA Call for Change: Consistency, Clarity, Simplicity
A Call for Change: Consistency, Clarity, Simplicity
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.
Read moreAACademics: July 2020
AACademics AAC Research Summary: Using AAC video visual scene displays to increase participation and communication within a volunteer activity for adolescents with complex communication needs by Babb, McMaughton, Light, Caron, Wydner, & Jung (2020)
AACademics: NWACS Contributor Julia highlights hot topics in AAC Research in a format that makes for some lighter reading and helps us apply current research to our AAC learners.
Julia summarizes a research article that looked at the effectiveness of using video VSDs to increase independence in completing volunteer activities, as well as using appropriate communication with a variety of communication partners.
Read moreAAC 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.
Read moreAACademics: May 2020
AACademics AAC Research Summary: The Effect of Symbol Background Color on the Speed of Locating Targets by Adults Without Disabilities: Implications for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Display Design by Thistle, J. (2019)
AACademics: NWACS Contributor Julia highlights hot topics in AAC Research in a format that makes for some lighter reading and helps us apply current research to our AAC learners.
Julia summarizes an article that looked at the effects of arranging word types by background colors as it relates to the modeling on AAC systems by communication partners.
Read moreSelf-Care for Providers
Self-Care for Providers
NWACS Contributor Penny reminds us that finding time for self-care is crucial.
Read moreIn Memory of Bruce Baker
In Memory of Bruce Baker
In memory of Bruce Baker (1943 - 2020)
Read moreGrid for iPad (version 50.5): A Review
Grid for iPad (version 50.5): A Review
NWACS Contributor Margaret shares what she has learned, and her thoughts, about the Grid for iPad AAC app.
Read moreAACademics: April 2020
AACademics AAC Research Summary: Effects of Parent Instruction on the Symbolic Communication of Children Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication During Storybook Reading by Kent-Walsh, Binger, & Hasham (2010)
AACademics: NWACS Contributor Julia highlights hot topics in AAC Research in a format that makes for some lighter reading and helps us apply current research to our AAC learners.
This month Julia summarizes an article that looked at the effects of teaching communication partners to support early language and communication skills in children who use AAC during storybook reading activities.
Read moreLessons in Professional Networking
Lessons in Professional Networking
New NWACS Contributor Penny shares insights on professional networking, and the role that plays in becoming our best professional selves.
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