THE SPEECH COLLAB PLLC
Communication Partners
Specializing in AAC services for children with complex needs, as well as the people who support them.
Our Practice
AAC Specialization
AAC Specialization
AAC Specialization
At The Speech Collab, we provide communication support through Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) services designed for children with complex communication needs. AAC systems, including speech generating devices, can serve as powerful tools that empower children to express their wants, needs, thoughts, and ideas.
Our Commitment
AAC Specialization
AAC Specialization
Unfortunately, many families abandon their child's device within the first years due to a lack of support. At The Speech Collab, we are dedicated to building AAC capacity for all communication partners. We offer training, coaching, and consultation to families, teachers, and other professionals.
Technical Support
AAC Specialization
Technical Support
Identifying and acquiring an AAC system that fits your child's needs can be challenging. At The Speech Collab, we provide essential communication support through AAC evaluations and funding assistance. Once your child receives their device, we also offer device customization and technical assistance.
OUR SERVICES
AAC Services
AAC Consultation or Coaching
Sessions typically focus on coaching communication partners in the use of evidence-based AAC strategies during meaningful daily activities.
AAC Training
Sessions typically focus on training communication partners without the child present. Our focus is on meeting your specific learning needs and preferences. We offer individualized or group sessions for beginner and advanced topics.
AAC Evaluation
AAC Therapy
AAC Technical Support
Other Services
Consultation or Coaching
Communication support encompasses both speech and language strategies as well as assistive technology, fostering effective speech collaboration.
Training
Speech & Language or Assistive Technology (Individual or Group) offers essential communication support and encourages effective speech collaboration.
Technical Support
Communication support encompasses both speech and language strategies as well as assistive technology, fostering effective speech collaboration.
Speech & Language Therapy
Prices for our communication support services depend on the duration and scope of work involved in speech collaboration. Call us for additional information.
Meet the founder
Genevieve DeVeyra, SLPD, CCC-SLP
I am passionate about partnering with families and professionals to provide effective communication support for individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Together, we explore practical ways to integrate evidence-based strategies into everyday interactions, which allows families to connect with their child in new and meaningful ways.
For many years, I served as the AAC/Assistive Technology (AT) specialist across multiple school settings. In this role, I trained, coached, and collaborated with special education teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, classroom teachers, educational assistants, and families. I conducted and facilitated team-based AAC and AT evaluations and supported successful device implementation. I’ve worked closely with a variety of AAC device vendors, primary care managers, and local private practices to help families acquire personal AAC systems.
I’ve presented on a range of AAC and AT topics both in-person and virtually and have instructed graduate-level courses. I truly enjoy mentoring speech-language pathologists and other professionals in this field.
I received my Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Hunter College and my Speech Language Pathology Doctorate from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, specializing in AAC.