AAC Assessments & Therapy
Authentic Communication for Everyone
We provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) evaluations and speech therapy for all ages so you can authentically and successfully communicate! Services are provided virtually across Washington State and home-based in the Seattle area. We specialize in neurodiversity affirming care, gestalt language processing, and all things assistive technology! We also can provide all our services in Spanish.
(509) 593-8993
About us
We're here to help you access your voice
At Uplift AT, we believe that communication is a fundamental human right. That means we don’t believe that there is only one way to communicate or that spoken speech is the “right way”. Instead, we focus on making sure each person has access to express their unique voice – through multi-modal communication!
Whether you’ve just hearing about AAC for the first time or already well on your journey with a device, we’re here for you! We work with people of all ages, from infants to adults, in determining their need for alternative communication methods, getting the devices funded through insurance, and supporting their ongoing communication goals!
In-Home & Virtually Across Washington
Our Services
AAC Assessments
Not sure if AAC is right for your loved one? Already tried AAC and ready for a device? Our evaluations will meet you where you're at in your AAC journey and go from there!
AAC & Speech Therapy
Short-term and long-term therapy. We'll work with you to establish a plan to target ongoing communication and language goals!
Family & Staff Training
We train parents and caregivers in an AAC communicators' life - ensuring everyone is involved in the process.
What is augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)?
AAC is a type of assistive technology that refers to all the ways someone communicates beyond spoken speech. AAC can be someone's only way of communicating or it can be used periodically to supplement spoken speech (like in the case of someone who has inconsistent speech or variable intelligibility).
- Texting is a type of AAC most of us use every day!
- Printed pictures or core boards are common types of AAC seen in classrooms.
- Speech Generating Devices like iPads with apps are also AAC!
The above video was not created by Uplift AT and is included as an example of what AAC can be. One of the AAC systems, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), referenced in the video we don’t use at Uplift AT because of it’s focus on compliance over connection.