Join us for our November NWACS AAC Learning Network virtual event!

TOPIC: Thoughtful Inquiry: Spelling for Communication (a three-part series)

Description:  Over the past several years, we have seen more and more non-speaking young adults share their experiences growing up without AAC. Many are now communicating by spelling, pointing to letters, or selecting keys on a keyboard or touchscreen. What can our evidence-based practice tell us about supporting spelling as a method of communication?  How do we think about the past and consider what we see and experience in the present to make future decisions? 

(PART 1: Thursday, October 17, 2024)

PART 2: Thursday, November 21, 2024

Presenters: Cass Griffin Bennett, Marci Revelli, Jo Ristow, Arti Bhatia, Sam Bhatia

In part 2 of this series, we will: 

• Briefly summarize what was covered in Part 1. 

• Share current evidence for supporting AAC users to use spelling as a communication method.

• Discuss instructional best practices that support learning to read and write for AAC users.

• Share the experience of a non-speaking AAC user who uses spelling as their primary means of communication.

PART 3: Thursday, December 12, 2024