If you are making fresh tracks on your AAC journey, you may have a lot of questions. We hope that this infographic will help answer some of those questions with some research-proven facts.
Read moreDiversity in AAC: No More Waiting
Diversity in AAC: No More Waiting
NWACS Board Member Margaret shares her thoughts on the new strides some Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) companies are making in regard to improving diverse representation - and challenges us to look at how much more work is still needed.
Read moreLessons Learned from Working with Teens and Adults
Lessons Learned from Working with Teens and Adults (with IDD)
NWACS Board Member Casey shares lessons she has learned while working with teens and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities [VIDEO].
Read moreAAC Evaluations for Adolescents/Adults with IDD: How I Do It
AAC Evaluations for Adolescents & Adults with IDD
NWACS Board Member Casey shares how she approaches AAC evaluations for adolescents and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Read moreAAC Terms
If you are new to the world of AAC, you may be feeling like there is a different language being spoken. Here are some terms to know as you start on your AAC journey!
Read moreAAC Acronyms
Are you new to this whole world of “AAC”? Check out these commonly used Acronyms!
Read moreTeaching Yes / No
Teaching Yes / No
Why is answering yes or no to a yes/no question so challenging for some children? How do we teach this skill? NWACS Board Member Marci shares her thoughts on teaching children to answer yes/no questions.
Read moreRepresentation Is Possible, and Necessary
Representation is Possible, and Necessary
NWACS Board Member Carrie shares one simple way we can support representation in AAC for Black Lives Matter At School week.
Read moreGetting AAC in the Schools: Foundations
Getting AAC in the Schools: Foundations
NWACS Board member and blog contributor Carrie shares information on the special education process in the schools and why it helps to understand it.
Read moreA Crash Course on Getting an AAC Referral
A Crash Course on Getting an AAC Referral
NWACS Contributor Penny explores some pathways to getting a referral for an AAC evaluation.
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