Past NWACS Conferences

Past NWACS Conference speakers and topics include:

2023

Kate Ahern

Language is Life: A Comprehensive AAC Workshop for Supporting People with Disabilities


2022

Chris Bugaj, Rachel Madel

Designing and Delivering Empowering Experiences to Teach Language Using AAC


2021

Supporting Task Engagement and Increased Functional Communication by Linking Mobility, Postural Mechanisms, Language, and AAC for Students of all Ages

Karen Kangas


2020

Lauren Enders

Building Language and Literacy with Digital Storytelling: Learn, Make and Share


2019

Energizing Language and Literacy Instruction for Students with Complex Needs

Lauren Enders


2018

Gail VanTatenhove

Creating Core Vocabulary Environment for Students with Complex Motor and Communication Needs


2017

Dr. Carol Goosens

Using Aided Language Stimulation to Support Literacy, Language and AAC in the Classroom


2016

Susan Lewis Stokes

Unraveling the Mystery of Social Relation Skills for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder Using iTechnology as Evidence-Based Practice to Meet the Learning and Behavioral Needs for Students with ASD


2015

Susan Lewis Stokes

Challenging Behaviors communicate!  Teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorder to be Functional Communicators


2014

Dr. Cynthia Cress

Practical Intervention Strategies for Early Communicators with Autism and Other Disabilities


2013

Dr. Cynthia Cress

Augmenting Communication Interactions for Basic Communicators of All Ages: Pre-Intentional to Symbolic Communication


2012

Dr. Cathy Binger

Building Success with AAC: The Devil is in the Details


2011

Dr. Cathy Binger

Practical Language-Based Solutions for Children Who Need AAC


2010

Carol Ann Davis

Building Social Communicative Skills to Support Positive Behavior


2009

Vicki Rothstein

Literacy Development for Students with Autism and Other Developmental Disorders: From Theory to Evidence-Based Practice


2008

Dr. Pat Mirenda

New Communication and Behavior Strategies for Students with Autism

 

Other past speakers include….

  • Dr. David Beukelman

  • Patti King-DeBaun

  • Dr. Janice Light

  • Dr. Joanne Cafiero

 

If you would like specific information about any of our past conferences, please email us info@nwacs.info.