AAC Across the Lifespan
AAC Across the Lifespan was our theme for 2023! These resources are for educational purposes. This is not an exhaustive list. Inclusion does not signify endorsement. Use of any information provided on this website is at your own risk, for which NWACS shall not be held liable.
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AAC in the Early Intervention Population
A curated collection of resources and information for supporting AAC with children ages birth to three years.
AAC in the Preschool Population
A curated collection of resources and information for supporting AAC with children ages three to five years.
AAC in the School-age Population
A curated collection of resources and information for supporting AAC with school-aged children (5+ years).
AAC in the Adolescent Population
A curated collection of resources and information for supporting AAC with adolescents (high school and transitioning to adulthood).
AAC for Adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
A curated collection of resources and information for supporting AAC with adults with developmental disabilties.
AAC for Adults with Acquired Communication Impairments
A curated collection of resources and information for supporting AAC with adults with acquired communication impairments.
In 2017, SLPs Carmel Caga-anan, Tanna Neufeld (past NWACS President), and Casey Stafford (current NWACS Board Member) presented at the WSLHA Spring Workshop. It was a full-day workshop titled AAC Across the Lifespan. Here is a link to the workshop handout. You can view the full-size (and full-color) slides here.
