Begin Your Journey with Us

We provide thorough AAC evaluations, which typically take between 8-12 hours depending on complexity- sometimes less, sometimes more. In order to get the best results, we must have a relationship with the individual we are assessing to get a sense of their full current communication abilities, which often can take time to get into a routine. We bill per session rather than charging one lump sum to make sure that we’re only charging for the amount of time we need for each unique individual.

Sessions are typically 45-50 minutes long, but we do offer 30-minute session options also when appropriate. Clients are seen anywhere from 1-3 times per week depending on their communication needs.

If an AAC system is in place and/or a speech and language evaluation has been completed in the last 6 months, we will simply get started by getting to know your child during therapy sessions. After the first visit, we will make a recommendation for frequency of visits. A treatment plan is typically established after about 4 weeks of sessions.

Contact us to schedule a free 30-minute virtual consultation where we will discuss what service(s) would be most beneficial.

We write up a special report that has the details required by private insurance companies, Medi-Cal, and/or Medicare to fund AAC devices as “durable medical equipment” (DME). This combined with a prescription from the individual’s doctor get sent to the insurance department of whichever company manufactures the AAC device that is being recommended. The company’s insurance department then handles submitting the paperwork to your funding provider to get approved.

Alternatively, AAC applications can be bought and placed on an iPad that the family already owns or purchases.

Dedicated AAC devices are built specifically with AAC users in mind, so they typically have a very sturdy custom-built case with a strong carry handle, kickstand and speaker attached. They also typically come with 5 year warranties, customer support in the event of malfunction or if you are in need of assistance, and free training for the family and team supporting the individual using the AAC device. Insurance typically covers one AAC device every 5 years.

There isn’t a single AAC app that works best for everyone. Instead, we use a feature-matching approach in our evaluations, carefully assessing each individual’s unique abilities and communication needs to identify the system that best supports them. An effective AAC system should have a robust vocabulary available to grow with the individual over time. There are several excellent AAC programs available, the key is finding the one that aligns with your child’s individual needs and strengths.

We encourage all parents to sit in during evaluation and therapy and to actively participate as much as possible. We provide coaching and education for parents during sessions. We also welcome siblings to join on occasion!

Yes! We love collaborating with outside schools, providers, and medical professionals. We are happy to email or schedule phone consultations with any member of your child's team (anything 15 minutes or less is free of charge).

- We do not participate with any insurance companies and therefore, we are out of network. We provide monthly superbills that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement should you have out of network speech therapy benefits.

Click HERE to view information on how to determine your out-of-network coverage.

Yes! We work with families funding services via the Self Determination Program. Learn more the Self Determination Program Center here

We are vendors with Harbor Regional Center for early intervention speech therapy services for children under 3 years of age.

We are also vendors with both Harbor Regional Center AND Westside Regional Centers to provide AAC assessments and training for individuals over 21 years old.