Pediatric AAC Therapy
in Buford, GA

Helping Your Child Communicate in the Way That Works for Them

Every child deserves a way to communicate their wants, needs, thoughts, and feelings. For children who have difficulty relying on speech alone, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) can provide another way to express themselves and connect with the people around them.

At Buford Kids’ SPOT, AAC therapy is centered around finding a communication system that works for your child and helping them learn to use it in everyday life. Our team works closely with children, families, schools, and other providers so your child has support communicating wherever they go.

What Is AAC Therapy?

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) includes different tools and strategies that can support or provide an alternative to spoken communication. AAC can range from low-tech options, such as picture boards and communication books, to high-tech speech-generating devices that allow a child to communicate by selecting words, symbols, or messages.

The right system depends on the individual child, including how they communicate now, their motor and sensory abilities, and the situations in which they need to communicate. AAC therapy helps identify appropriate communication options and teaches children and the people around them how to use those tools meaningfully throughout everyday life.

Signs Your Child Might Benefit from AAC

Your child does not need to fit one particular diagnosis or communication profile to benefit from AAC. The goal is to make sure they have access to a reliable way to express what they have to say. AAC may be worth exploring if your child:

Has limited or unreliable spoken communication
Has difficulty expressing wants, needs, thoughts, or feelings through speech
Becomes frustrated when others cannot understand what they are trying to communicate
Has a developmental, neurological, genetic, or medically complex condition that affects communication
Already uses AAC but needs help using their system more independently or effectively
Needs a more consistent way to communicate across home, school, therapy, and other environments

Our Approach to Pediatric AAC Therapy

AAC therapy at Buford Kids’ SPOT is highly individualized and collaborative. Our team can help children explore different communication options, coordinate trials of speech-generating devices, and work through the process of obtaining an appropriate device when needed. Once a system is in place, we work with families, teachers, and other members of your child’s team to encourage consistent modeling and use throughout their day.

Give Your Child More Ways to Be Heard