Name: Funding an AAC Device in Chicago: What Caregivers Should Know
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Funding an AAC Device in Chicago: What Caregivers Should Know
May 14, 2025February 5, 2026

If you’re a parent or caregiver in Chicago, IL exploring AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devices for your child, the process can feel overwhelming. AAC device funding will be a top priority and between insurance paperwork, IEP planning, and device trials, knowing where to start is key. Whether you’re navigating school-based AAC support, private insurance,…

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Speech Therapy: What is AAC!?!
March 24, 2016February 23, 2026

Your speech-language pathologist/speech therapist may recommend that your child could benefit from AAC, but what is AAC? Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a term used to encompass all forms of communication, other than oral speech, to express thoughts, needs, wants, and ideas. We all use AAC to communicate throughout the day. We may use gestures…

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