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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Program

The Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Program provides comprehensive evaluation, intervention, and training services for individuals with complex communication needs resulting from neurological, developmental, or progressive conditions such as CVA, ALS, and TBI.

The program is designed to support functional communication, maximize participation in daily activities, and promote independence across environments.

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Program Components

AAC Assessment

  • Comprehensive evaluation of speech, language, cognition, AAC access methods, and communication needs
  • Identification of appropriate AAC modalities (low-tech, mid-tech, high-tech)
  • Feature matching to determine optimal access methods (e.g., direct touch, switch access, eye gaze)
  • Trialing of AAC systems with AAC company representatives
  • Consideration of current and future communication needs, including progressive conditions

AAC Intervention

  • Individualized therapy targeting functional communication using AAC
  • Development of personalized vocabulary sets and message organization
  • Training in operational, linguistic, social, and strategic AAC competencies
  • Integration of multimodal communication strategies (speech, gestures, writing, AAC)

Caregiver & Communication Partner Training

  • Education for family members, caregivers, and staff
  • Training on modeling (Aided Language Input) and responsive communication techniques
  • Development of communication supports across home, work, medical, and community settings

Program Goals

Increase functional, reliable communication across environments

Support participation in social, vocational, and medical interactions

Promote autonomy and self-expression

Reduce communication breakdowns and frustration

Populations Served

  • Adults with acquired neurological conditions (e.g., CVA, TBI)
  • Individuals with progressive neurological disorders (e.g., ALS, Parkinson’s disease)
  • Individuals with developmental disabilities
  • Individuals with severe dysarthria, aphasia, apraxia of speech, or aphonia

Service Delivery

Services are provided through individualized therapy sessions with a Speech Language Pathologist

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