Join us for our October 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

Presenters:  David Kaufer, Stone Kaufer, Marci Revelli, Jo Ristow, Cass Griffin Bennett, Arti Bhatia

In part 1 of this series, we will: 

• Review the definition of evidence-based practice used by SLPs that informs our clinical decisions.

• Review different programs used to teach spelling as a method of communication.

• Share the experience of a non-speaking AAC user who is learning to use spelling as their means of communication.

PART 2: Thursday, November 21, 2024

PART 3: Thursday, December 12, 2024