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 and families who are new to AAC, this is a packaged offering that includes:
Full review of records (speech-language assessments, IEPs/IFSPs, medical records)
Up to 2-3 hour AAC assessment
Comprehensive evaluation report, with all necessary information for pursuing funding for a device through your insurance (when appropriate)
45 minute follow-up session
Ongoing communication with your child’s school team/other providers
Funding paperwork (as appropriate)
Ongoing communication with AAC vendors (as appropriate)
For more information about new AAC evaluations and the evaluation process, see our FAQs.
AAC Follow Up Evaluations
This is a good fit for clients who…
May already have an AAC system but need support using it
Are not happy with the AAC system that they have
Are looking for a second opinion
Have loved ones who want to understand the AAC system better
Are being seen for a follow up after receiving their funded/final AAC system
Caregiver Coaching
Coaching 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 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 coaching sessions.
Speech Therapy
Based on the results of your child’s AAC evaluation, speech therapy may be recommended. The frequency of therapy and length of the treatment period is determined after the evaluation. Both in person and virtual 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 up to 45 minutes long and caregiver(s) attendance is required; participation is strongly encouraged.
Virtual
Available to families living across New York and New Jersey.
Sessions are up to 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.
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