Augmentative / Alternative Communication (AAC)

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 “AAC includes all of the ways we share our ideas and feelings without talking. We all use forms of AAC every day. [...] People with severe speech or language problems may need AAC to help them communicate. Some may use it all of the time. Others may say some words but use AAC for longer sentences or with people they don’t know well.”  

- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

Over the course of the AAC evaluation, the evaluator, a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in Augmentative/Alternative Communication, will get to know you and your child, explain and explore some AAC options, and help to determine the best fit for an AAC system. One or more AAC systems may be trialed at home, to gather more data as needed. 

A recommendation for an AAC system will be provided through a formal evaluation. This evaluation may support you and your child in getting an AAC system through your school district or insurance company. Consultation sessions thereafter provide strategies for successful implementation of the AAC system, for both you and your child’s treating speech therapist. 

Here's a summary of the process:

• AAC Evaluation (two 1-hour sessions, which includes a written evaluation and guidance through funding)
• AAC Consultation (one or two 50-minute sessions for training and programming)

Please note: We are a private pay practice and while we do not accept insurance we do support families with the documentation needed to submit for out of network reimbursement for the evaluation and consultation sessions. We encourage families to reach out to their insurance companies to understand your coverage and what is required.

For more information about our AAC evaluation, please fill out our contact form.