AAC Connections is part of the OSU Department of Speech and Hearing Science and the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic. We provide the following services for clients while educating the next generation of SLPs:
- In-depth AAC evaluations, sometimes occurring over several sessions, in which we identify which device(s) may be most appropriate for the individual.
- AAC funding applications, including applications for speech-generating devices and other equipment.
- Ongoing and consultative therapy appointments, in which we provide training on how to use and program devices to meet clients’ needs and incorporate AAC into their daily lives.
- Community events for people who use AAC to meet and connect!
- Resources and training on the accessibility features in iOS software that enable communication.
All evaluations and therapy sessions are conducted by graduate students in the Speech-Language Pathology Master’s program at The Ohio State University. They are directly supervised by Amy Miller Sonntag, SLPD, CCC-SLP, who has over 25 years of experience in AAC.