THE SPEECH COLLAB PLLC
Helping Teams Support AAC in Everyday Life
Genevieve DeVeyra, SLPD, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in AAC training & consulations
Supporting AAC in Real‑World Practice
Building Confidence with AAC
Supporting Caregivers and Carryover
Building Confidence with AAC
Many professionals and families feel unsure about:
- Using speech-generating devices effectively
- Structuring AAC sessions
- Knowing what to model and when
As these pieces come together, supporting AAC begins to feel clearer—and more natural in day-to-day interactions.
Practical AAC Implementation
Supporting Caregivers and Carryover
Building Confidence with AAC
AAC works best when it’s part of everyday routines—not just therapy.
Support focuses on:
- Modeling language during real activities
- Selecting meaningful vocabulary
- Creating natural communication opportunities
The goal is to develop strategies that feel realistic and can be used right away.
Supporting Caregivers and Carryover
Supporting Caregivers and Carryover
Supporting Caregivers and Carryover
Strong communication happens when everyone is involved.
When teams feel supported:
- AAC use becomes more consistent
- Strategies carry over across environments
- Communication becomes more functional and meaningful
Getting Started
Not sure where to begin? That’s okay.
Support often starts with a consultation to better understand what’s working, what feels challenging, and where AAC use tends to break down.
From there, support may focus on:
- Building confidence with day-to-day AAC use
- Identifying strategies that fit naturally into routines
- Strengthening consistency across home, school, and therapy
Over time, AAC starts to feel less overwhelming—and more like part of everyday communication.
Not sure if this is the right fit?
A free 15-minute consultation is available to talk through your situation, ask questions, and determine whether AAC support would be helpful.
No pressure—just a chance to talk through your questions and see if this feels like the right next step.
Why The Speech Collab
AAC is not just about having a device—it’s about knowing how to use it meaningfully in everyday life.
Support focuses on:
- Real-world implementation, not just structured sessions
- Involving the entire team, not just the child
- Building communication that carries across environments
Over time, AAC becomes less of a separate activity—and more a natural part of daily life.
Meet The Speech Collab
Genevieve DeVeyra, SLPD, CCC-SLP
At the heart of this work is the belief that communication should feel natural, meaningful, and supported across everyday life—not just within therapy.
I’m Genevieve DeVeyra, a speech-language pathologist with doctoral-level training in AAC. I’ve worked with children with complex communication needs across both school and clinical settings.
Over time, what became clear is that success with AAC isn’t just about having the right device or strategies—it’s about how those strategies fit into real routines, real environments, and the people involved.
Much of this work is collaborative by design. The goal is often to support families, therapists, and educators in a way that feels intuitive—building on what’s already happening, so that AAC use grows naturally and consistently over time.
This approach has grown from both professional experience and working closely with teams who are navigating AAC in real life.