AAC is any tool or system that helps a child communicate alongside or beyond speech — from picture boards to speech-generating apps and devices. And to answer the question parents ask most: AAC does not hold speech back.
The evidence is clear that AAC supports language development, giving children a reliable voice while spoken language continues to grow. At JAMI, we find the system that genuinely fits your child, build real independent use of it, and coach your family so communication can happen all day, everywhere.
Signs your child may benefit
- Nonspeaking or minimally speaking
- Speech that doesn't yet meet daily needs
- Frustration at not being understood
- Understands more than they can express
- Uses gestures, pointing, or a few words
- Would benefit from a reliable, consistent voice
Not sure if this is your child? An assessment is exactly for that — an unhurried session to understand their strengths and where support would help most.
