AAC Services
Step ONE
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with us! We will ask questions to learn about you, your child, your goals, and your areas of concern, as well as share more about our services. Next steps will be discussed.
Step TWO
We will complete an in-person AAC evaluation at your home. We will discuss results & recommendations and map out a plan together for how to move forward.
Step THREE
Speech therapy and/or coaching sessions begin! Based on the results of the evaluation and your goals, a custom treatment plan will be designed for you and your child.
New AAC Evaluations
For clients who are new to AAC, this is a packaged offering that includes:
Full review of relevant records
2-3 hour AAC assessment
Recommendations for the AAC trials, goals, & strategies
Comprehensive evaluation report
Support for obtaining trial equipment
Communication with the client’s educational/therapeutic team, medical providers, and AAC vendors, as appropriate
Funding paperwork
For more information about new AAC evaluations and the evaluation process, see our FAQs.
AAC Evaluations for AAC Users
This is a good fit for clients who…
Already have an AAC system but want support with using it
Are not happy with the AAC system that they have
Need an updated AAC system
Are looking for advice on how to modify their AAC system
Have loved ones who want to understand the AAC system better
Are looking for a comprehensive re-evaluation
Speech Therapy
Based on the results of the AAC evaluation, speech therapy may be recommended. The frequency of therapy sessions and the length of the treatment period is determined after the evaluation. Both in person and telehealth options are available.
In Person
For families living in/around the Hudson Valley, including but not limited to: Dutchess, Putnam, Orange, Ulster, & Westchester counties.
We travel to you! Services occur at your home or in the community. A small travel fee may apply for extended travel times.
Sessions are typically 45 minutes long and caregiver attendance is required; participation is strongly encouraged.
Telehealth
Available to families living across New York and New Jersey.
Sessions are typically 45 minutes long and caregiver participation is required.
Please note that virtual therapy does not work for everyone; we may recommend in person sessions instead.
Caregiver Training
Caregiver training is designed for caregivers and loved ones looking for focused, one-on-one support with the AAC system and AAC strategies. Examples of common topics include: programming the AAC system, using the AAC system at home or in the community, problem solving challenges with using the system, AAC system overview/training, etc.
Children/clients are not present for coaching sessions.
Sessions are 30 minutes long.
Virtual sessions are strongly encouraged. In person sessions may come with additional fees for travel.
Convenient lunch time and evening appointments are available for virtual training sessions.
Are you connected to a school system?
We offer several supports for school teams, including:
School contracts for AAC evaluations
AAC system trainings
Professional development courses in AAC