AAC Evaluation and Treatment

AAC Evaluation

ACT Therapy Services provides comprehensive AAC evaluations, which include:

  • Trialing AAC software: Exploring various high-tech programs to determine what works best for your child.
  • Feature matching: Identifying devices and software that align with your child’s unique communication needs.
  • Clinical recommendations: Offering professional guidance on selecting and funding the appropriate AAC device or software.
  • Providing resources: Equipping you with information on:
    • How to begin AAC intervention.
    • The benefits of AAC for your child.
    • Where to seek and access AAC devices.

This evaluation ensures you have the tools and knowledge to move forward with AAC solutions for your child.

Investment: $250

Continued Support Post Evaluation

Additional support is available upon request, including:

  • Formal trials: Conducting further in-depth trials with AAC devices or software.
  • Paperwork assistance:
    • Supporting documentation for devices funded through private companies.
    • Guidance for paperwork required by AAC companies.

This support ensures a smoother process for obtaining the right AAC device for your child.

Investment: $100/session 


About Our AAC Specialist

Ashley Hancock, M.S., CCC-SLP, is our resident AAC specialist providing services in our Charlotte, NC clinic. She is passionate about finding solutions to maximize communication abilities for her clients and their families. 

Ongoing AAC Treatment

All of our speech therapists in both our Charlotte and Raleigh offices are trained to provide support with Alternative and Augmentative Communication from low-tech options like pen and paper, alphabet boards, or communication charts to high tech options like tablets, laptops, or specialized communication devices once identified.