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AAC Therapy: Give Your Child the Tools to Express Themselves.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication equips your child with a way to express themselves and connect socially, even if they lack the physical capacity for speech. This can help them lead a more fulfilling life with a sense of independence and belonging.


Serving clients in Prince George's County, MD, Montgomery County, MD, Howard County, MD, Anne Arundel County, MD, Baltimore, MD and more.


Speech Therapy for Ages 2-18

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Children who are nonverbal or unable to speak clearly because of congenital or acquired challenges have difficulties communicating through language. These challenges interfere with their ability to express themselves and be understood. Understandably, you may be worried about your child's ability to live with some level of independence.


We specialize in speech therapy for kids that utilizes augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) methods or systems. The right treatment can be liberating since it helps your child communicate and get their needs met.

Is Augmentative and Alternative Communication System Therapy Right for Your Child?

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Signs of a Speech or Language Disorder Can Be Concerning.

Children typically start saying words (expressive speech) between 10-14 months. They're also developing hearing and understanding (receptive speech). However, some children are nonverbal or not proficient speakers due to medical conditions associated with speech and language disorders or delay. These can include autism, cerebral palsy, hearing impairment, and traumatic brain injury. Although speech and language disorders affect between 3-16 percent of U.S. children, it's no consolation. It's still frustrating to see your child encounter difficulties communicating at home, school, or in the community.

Consequences Last a Lifetime.

Language and speech impediments can negatively impact your child's academic performance and social life. They are also vulnerable to bullying by their peers. Other potential setbacks include loss of interest in learning, isolation, and mental health problems in adulthood.

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Helping Your Child Is Paramount.

You want your child to have the most promising start to life possible, so it can be difficult to watch them struggle with communication. Meeting your child's needs is challenging if they do not speak at all (nonverbal), do not speak much, have intelligible speech, or mostly rely on gestures to communicate.

How AAC Can Help.

It doesn't mean something is wrong with your child if they miss speech development milestones. However, children diagnosed as nonverbal or with speech language disorders or delay can benefit from augmentative and alternative communication system therapy. AAC is an alternative method of communication. It involves using systems and devices, such as iPads, tablets, and computers, to give children a voice with speech-language production or comprehension impairments.

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Pictures Are Indeed Worth a Thousand Words.

We use an augmentative and alternative communication system therapy called Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). PECS tools and techniques help enhance children's expressive communication. They include nonverbal children or children who have limited verbal abilities due to autism and speech-language disorders, such as apraxia. We can also add AAC systems to your child’s existing speech therapy program as we seek to expand their ability to communicate at home, school, and in the community.

We Equip Your Child to Express Themselves.

As a nationally certified pediatric speech-language pathologist, my mission is to help your child communicate with confidence and reach their full potential. With AAC speech therapy tools and techniques, I can help your child express themselves and be understood.

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How AAC Speech Therapy Works?

Step 1. Schedule Initial Consultation

We'll have a brief call to discuss your concerns about your child's communications skills, developmental milestones, red flags, and other areas of assessment.

Step 2. Assessment

We evaluate your child to industry-standard speech and language development benchmarks. Based on the results, we create a step-by-step treatment plan built around your child's needs.

Step 3. Treatment

We implement the treatment plan in series of 30-minute one-on-one in-person or virtual sessions with your child. You'll receive updates after each session with supplemental materials for practice and reinforcement.

Step 4. Results

You'll experience relief and pride of watching your child's ability to communicate grow and as building blocks are mastered throughout the treatment plan.

Are you ready to equip your child with a critical skill for a life of independence?

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Why Choose Us for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Therapy

Built Around Your Child

We implement successive building blocks to help your child master foundational communication skills based upon the initial assessment.


Each week your child builds confidence for interpersonal interactions, more outgoing social engagements, and sustained academic achievement.

Exciting and Fun

Creative teaching techniques combined with patience, understanding, and an authentic rapport with your child create a safe space for overcoming insecurities and learning new skills.


These enjoyable one-on-one sessions transform reluctant attendance into an enthusiastic engagement.

Team Effort

We understand that it takes a village to raise a child. That's why we coordinate our strategy with your school and other providers. We also keep you actively involved with weekly updates and materials for at-home practice and reinforcement.

Start Equipping Your Child to Communicate Today.

Our PECS program gives your child new tools to express themselves and grow academically and socially.

Get started with a no-obligation consultation today.

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Don't let a speech challenge impede your child's development any longer.

Frequently Asked Questions About AAC

  • How Do AAC Devices Work?

    AAC devices can help your child communicate through words, sentences, symbols, and images that the device sounds out. Your child will hear how a word sounds and see an image representation of the word and the spelling. Over time, your child will learn the meanings of words and how and when to use them. Some devices also allow children to communicate through typing, drawing, or sharing pictures and videos.

  • Will AAC Impede My Child's Language Development?

    AAC system therapy provides multiple ways for children with expressive communication disorders to communicate. AAC helps improve spoken language in children who are nonverbal or have limited oral skills. Devices used in therapy do not restrict or delay verbal speech. They only work to enhance your child's expressive communication skills.

  • What Are Other Benefits of AAC System Therapy?

    Systems and devices used in therapy help your child find their voice and express themselves and connect with family and friends in a more meaningful way. There are also fewer communication breakdowns and an increased ability to participate in everyday activities. Parents and caregivers experience relief knowing that their child will have a chance to live with a higher level of independence.

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