Augmentative & Alternative Communication Therapy (AAC)
Every person deserves a way to communicate. For non-speaking children and adults,AAC opens that door. We handle the entire process from setup to teaching your family how to make it work.
ABOUT THE SERVICE
What Is AAC Therapy?
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Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) refers to any tool, system, or strategy that supports or replaces spoken language. AAC includes high-tech devices with speech-generating software and everything in between. For non-speaking children and adults who have not yet developed functional speech or who communicate more effectively through other means — AAC is not a workaround. It is communication.
At Communiverse®, AAC therapy is a complete service. We evaluate your child or family member to identify the right system for their communication profile, help select and order the appropriate device, work through the insurance and documentation process, set it up and program it, and then teach your child and your family how to use it effectively in real life.
WHO WE HELP
We See Families Like Yours Every Day
Children who are Minimally or Non-speaking
Children who have not yet developed functional spoken language and/or whose speech is difficult to understand, a robust and dedicated AAC speech-generating device can enhance their ability to communicate in an effective and efficient manner.
Adults Who Have Lost Speech
Adults who have experienced a stroke, ALS, Parkinson’s disease, or a brain injury that has affected spoken communication. AAC systems can restore functional communication at any age and any stage.
Children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
Children with severe CAS whose spoken speech is significantly limited while their language comprehension and cognitive abilities are strong. AAC supports communication now while motor speech therapy continues in parallel.
Children or Adults with Complex Communication Needs
Individuals with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, Rett syndrome, or other conditions where spoken language is limited or absent. AAC meets them where they are and grows with them over time.
The Full AAC Process — Start to Finish
Getting an AAC device is a process. We handle every step of it.
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AAC Evaluation
We assess your child’s communication profile, language comprehension, motor abilities, and daily communication needs to determine what type of AAC system is the right fit.
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Device Selection
We identify the right device and software from the options available — whether that’s a dedicated speech-generating device, a tablet-based app, or a low-tech system. We match the tool to the person, not the other way around.
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Insurance & Ordering
We handle the documentation, diagnostic codes, letters of medical necessity, and the ordering process. Navigating insurance for an AAC device is complicated — we know the process and we manage it for you
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Setup & Programming
When the device arrives, we set it up and program it specifically for your child — vocabulary, layout, voice, access method. It is ready to use from day one.
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Training & Ongoing Therapy
We teach your child how to use their device effectively in real situations.
Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Evidence based therapy using motor based treatment approaches that help children develop clear and functional speech.
Feeding Therapy
Support for infants, toddlers, and children who experience challenges with eating, swallowing, or mealtime routines. Therapy is available at our office, in your home, or at school.
OUR APPROACH
How We Work
AAC Doesn’t Wait for Speech
Research is clear: AAC does not prevent spoken language from developing. It supports it. We introduce AAC when it’s needed — not after every other option has been exhausted. Communication is too important to delay.
Caregivers Are Partners
We include caregivers in every session. Because skills built in therapy only stick when they’re practiced in real life — and you’re part of making that happen.
The Right Tool for This Person
There is no universal AAC system. We match the device, software, and access method to each person’s unique motor, cognitive, and communication profile — then we grow the system as they grow.
Therapy That Fits Your Life
DELIVERY OPTIONS
1. In Our Office
Conshohocken, PA
1958 Butler Pike, Suite 402
A welcoming, dedicated therapy space.
2. Via Telehealth
Available statewide across Pennsylvania as well as other states.
Same quality care — no commute required.
3. Home, School & Community
We come to you — wherever our clients learn, play, grow and work.
No — and this is one of the most important things to know. Research consistently shows that AAC does not prevent or delay spoken language development. In many cases, it actually supports it. When a child has a reliable way to communicate, the pressure and frustration around speech decreases — which creates better conditions for spoken language to emerge. We never ask a family to choose between AAC and speech therapy. We provide both.
We handle it. That’s the short answer. Once we complete the AAC evaluation and identify the right system, we prepare all the documentation needed for insurance approval — including the letter of medical necessity, diagnostic codes, and clinical notes. We submit to insurance on your behalf and manage the back-and-forth until the device is approved and ordered. If insurance denies coverage, we help you understand your appeal options.
School eligibility for AAC is based on educational need under IDEA — which is a different standard than medical need. A child who doesn’t qualify for a school-provided device may still qualify for one through private insurance or Medicaid based on their communication profile. We can complete an independent AAC evaluation and help you pursue a device outside of the school system. You have more options than the school may have indicated.
There is no minimum age. Research supports introducing AAC as early as infancy for children who show signs of complex communication needs. The earlier a child has access to a reliable communication system, the better the long-term outcomes for both communication and language development. We do not believe in waiting until a child has ‘failed’ at spoken language before offering AAC.
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Ready to Get Started?
We’d love to learn more about what you’re looking for. Reach out and we’ll take it from there — no pressure, just a conversation.
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