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Speech Therapy for Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) in Los Angeles
Boundless Speech & Language provides speech therapy and AAC services in Los Angeles, including West Los Angeles, Culver City, Mar Vista, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and surrounding communities.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) supports children who may have difficulty communicating using spoken language alone. AAC may include gestures, signs, picture systems, core boards, speech-generating devices, or other multimodal forms of communication.
Therapy is individualized, neurodiversity-affirming, and designed to support functional communication, autonomy, connection, language development, and participation across daily routines and environments.
Schedule a free consultation to discuss your child’s communication strengths, needs, and whether AAC support may be beneficial.
What Is AAC?
Speech therapy for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) supports children who benefit from additional ways to communicate beyond spoken language alone.
AAC may include:
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Gestures and body language
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Signs or sign approximations
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Picture communication
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Core vocabulary boards
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Speech-generating devices
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Other multimodal forms of communication
AAC does not prevent spoken language development. AAC may support communication, language growth, connection, participation, and reduced frustration.
Therapy is individualized and may support expressive language, receptive language, self-advocacy, regulation, social connection, and confidence in communication.
What AAC Sessions May Look Like
AAC therapy sessions are individualized, engaging, and play-based.
Sessions may include:
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Modeling language on AAC systems
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Child-led play and routines
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Communication during meaningful interactions
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Expanding functional communication opportunities
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Supporting regulation and connection
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Parent coaching and collaboration
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Supporting communication across daily activities
Therapy focuses on building authentic, functional communication.
Signs a Child May Benefit From AAC Support
A child may benefit from AAC support if they:
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Have difficulty expressing wants, needs, thoughts, or feelings
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Become frustrated when communicating
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Use limited spoken language
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Have difficulty being understood by others
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Benefit from visuals or multimodal communication
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Repeat scripts or echolalia without flexible communication
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Have inconsistent verbal communication
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Experience communication breakdowns across environments
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Need support participating in daily routines or social interactions
Every child communicates differently, and AAC can support communication at many different developmental levels.
Areas Addressed in AAC Therapy
AAC therapy may support:
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Functional communication
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Expressive and receptive language
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Core vocabulary
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Gestalt language processing support
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Communication autonomy
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Self-advocacy
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Social interaction
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Participation in daily routines
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Regulation and connection
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Multimodal communication
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Communication confidence
Therapy is tailored to each child’s strengths, interests, sensory profile, and communication style.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my child may benefit from AAC?
AAC may benefit children who have difficulty consistently communicating wants, needs, thoughts, ideas, or feelings through spoken language alone. AAC can support communication at many different developmental levels.
Will AAC stop my child from talking?
No. AAC does not prevent spoken language development. AAC supports communication and may help reduce frustration while encouraging language growth and participation.
What types of AAC do you support?
AAC may include gestures, signs, printed communication boards, core vocabulary systems, and speech-generating devices (SGDs). Recommendations are individualized based on each child’s communication strengths, needs, motor abilities, sensory profile, and access needs.
Do you provide AAC evaluations and support with funding?
Yes. AAC evaluations may help identify communication supports that align with a child’s strengths, needs, and access methods. Support with AAC funding and device applications may also be available, including guidance through programs and funding sources.
Do you accept insurance?
Boundless Speech & Language is in-network with Anthem Blue Cross and also provides superbills for families using out-of-network benefits. Please book a free consultation call to discuss your specific insurance plan and coverage options.