Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)

AAC Connections, LLC
Darlene Hanson
https://www.aacconnections.org/
Provides comprehensive services to those who have limited communication, are non-speaking, and use Augmentative and Alternate Communication. We provide speech and language services to children and adults with Autism and/or developmental differences. Language therapy addresses the individuals receptive and expressive language skills and development. Therapy can be provided in the home or through telehealth. Speech therapy addresses the development of speech through the use of oral motor skills, and practice.

Augmentative Communication Therapies
625 Fair Oaks Ave., Suite 101, South Pasadena, CA
(626) 427-1425
https://www.cacottier.com/
Cynthia, A. Cottier, M.A., M.Ed., CCC, is a Speech-Language Pathologist who has been working in the field of Augmentative and Alternative, Communication (AAC) since 1980. She has extensive experience working directly with individuals ranging in age from 2 to 75+ years and of all disabilities. In addition, Ms. Cottier has vast knowledge of a wide variety of state-of-the-art augmentative and assistive systems, techniques and strategies.

Casa Colina
255 East Bonita Avenue, Building 1C, Pomona, CA
(909) 596-7733, ext. 3511 or (866) 724-4127, ext. 3511
https://www.casacolina.org/programs-services/augmentative-alternative-communication/
Augmentative & Alternative Communication. Comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatment
Let Casa Colina help you or your loved one overcome communication problems that may be interfering with quality of life. AAC services are currently offered by appointment only at the Outpatient Services Center at Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare. Physician referral is required.

Communication Basics
Loren Chris M.S. CCC-SLP, ATP, CLC
2377 W. Foothill Blvd., Suite 15, Upland, CA
(909) 936-2377
https://www.communicationbasics.org
[email protected]
Loren Chris of Communication Basics is a licensed bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist and Assistive Technology Professional. She provides AAC assessment, programming, training, and therapy services to individuals and their families. She works with clients of all ages and skill levels to create robust communication systems to encourage independence in communication. Communication Basics provides superbills for insurance reimbursement and accepts private pay.

Kindred Communication
www.gokindred.com
We provide speech and language services to children and teens of all ages, disabilities, and severities. Speech therapy addresses the development of articulation through the use of oral motor skills and dynamic, interactive practice. Language therapy addresses the individual’s understanding and use of language. In-Person & Virtual Services. Online S2C and RPM Coaching for Families with Unreliably- and Non-Speaking Children with Autism.

Linden Oaks
8699 Holder Street, Buena Park, CA 90620|(714) 821-3620
https://linden-oaks.org/
The Speech and Language Development Center has speech therapists on staff who do AAC assessments for children and youth who have communication disabilities. The center offers a school of its own, but it also contracts with many local schools, families, and regional centers. The center provides services for children from six months of age up to individuals who are 21 years old.

Lucid Speech and Language Center
Megan McCann, M.A., CCC-SLP
25102 Jefferson Avenue, Suite D, Murrieta, CA|(951) 461-1190
11870 Pierce Street, Suite 150, Riverside, CA|(951) 808-5850
27192 Newport Road, Suite 1, Menifee, CA|(951) 566-4444
www.lucidspeech.com
This clinic has speech therapists who practice in the area of augmentative and alternative communication and who can perform AAC assessments for a wide range of devices. The clinic accepts most major forms of health insurance and payment by credit card.

Nichols Speech Therapy
41689 Enterprise Cir N, Ste 118, Temecula, CA 92590
[email protected]
(951) 541-0615
http://nicholsspeech.com/
Services include Speech, Language, and Communication evaluations and Speech Therapy (Apraxia, articulation, receptive and expressive delays, Pragmatic-Social delays, social thinking, and Autism). If the individual is a current patient, they will also provide AAC assessment and therapy.

SENSEABILITIES 
6800 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA 92506|(951) 779-1966
9050 Pulsar Court, Suite A, Corona, CA 92883|(951) 603-3119
https://senseabilitiestherapygroup.org/
SENSEABILITIES is a full-service clinic offering speech therapy, language therapy, and occupational therapy, including sensory services. Provides services in the areas of speech and language, occupational therapy including feeding therapy. We are also able to target behavior management concerns within the therapeutic environment and outside consulting. AAC services (including evaluations/device placement) and social groups for a variety of ages.

Speech Bee Therapy
197 Woodland Parkway, Ste.104, #1026, San Marcos, CA 92069
22365 El Toro Road, #1024, Lake Forest, CA 92630
(619) 853-4345
https://www.speechbee.co/
Promotes a “total communication approach” that values all communication methods equally. Whether an individual uses speech, typing, gestures, signs, symbols, or a speech-generating device to communicate, all forms of communication are honored. A vital component of this approach is communication partner training. They provide coaching and consultation to families, professionals, and schools.

Spellers – San Diego
4055 Oceanside Blvd., Suite B, Oceanside, CA 92056
[email protected]
(760) 536-3896
https://www.spellers.com/san-diego
A robust learning center where non-speakers come to learn the Spellers Method and participate in group lessons and social events. They provide personalized coaching and support to help non-speakers and their families navigate the journey of learning this powerful communication method.

TASK
6848 Magnolia Ave., Ste. 150, Riverside, CA|(951) 328-1200
3020 Saturn St., Suite #102, Brea, CA|(714) 533-8275
https://taskca.org/tech-center/
TASK specializes in special education support for people with disabilities from birth to age 26 and their families. We support all disabilities, including mental illness, chronic health and medical conditions, and emotional challenges due to abuse or environmental trauma. In the area of assistive technology (AT), we serve all ages, including adults, and help families explore ways to use AT to promote learning, communication, and independence. Project: Communicate! provides communication options for persons with language impairments through hands-on access, training, support and recommendations.

Technology Voices
(510) 295-2287
[email protected]
https://technologyvoicesaac.com
Technology Voices is a small speech-language pathology practice specializing in providing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) services to people of all ages in Oakland, CA. We offer AAC assessment, trial, training, therapy, and consultation in-person in the East Bay, CA and virtually in all of CA.

Wings Speech and Language Services
1500 S Haven Ave., Suite 190, Ontario, CA|(909) 390-1313
12021 Jacaranda Ave., Suite #301, Hesperia, CA|(760) 981-1069
https://www.wingsspeech.com/
Speech pathologist can perform AAC assessments and PPO private health insurance, Healthy Families and private pay.

Villa Esperanza Services
2116 E Villa St., Pasadena, CA
(626) 449-2919
http://villaesperanzaservices.org
Offers a variety of services including functional Communication Training; Intro to Augmentative and Alternative Communication; Visually Supports for Communication; iPads for Autism – Communicative, Educational, and Recreational Benefits of Mobile Technologies.