Services
AAC & Complex Communication
More ways for your child to share what they think, need, and love.
How it can help
More than one way to be heard.
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) means tools and strategies that support communication when speech alone is not reliable, like signs, picture boards, and devices that speak.
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Exploring tools that fit how your child communicates
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Trying devices when appropriate
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Preparing a detailed funding report
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Helping family and school teams use AAC in everyday activities
Dr. Taylor is trained in
- LAMP Words for Life
- TouchChat
- Unity
- Tobii Dynavox
- Proloquo2Go
AAC supports speech. It does not replace it.
Planning your visit
What to expect
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Who it’s for
Children who need more ways to communicate when speech alone is not reliable.
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What you may be noticing
Your child may use few spoken words or need a more dependable way to share thoughts and needs.
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Your first visit
We discuss how your child communicates, consider sensory and motor access, and explore communication tools and device trials when appropriate.
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Length and format
AAC evaluations include about 2 hours of assessment. Ask which in-person or virtual options fit your child and how long ongoing visits would be.
Our approach
Begin with the person using the system.
We consider the whole child: their interests, sensory and motor access needs, and the people they communicate with. Assessment and hands-on coaching help families use the system during real interactions, with room to adjust as needs change.