Commūnicāre.
Tate's Speech, Language, and Literacy Partner . . .
Did you know...
AAC is for Everyone
It supports communication at any age or stage of development.
AAC Boosts Speech
Research shows AAC use often increases spoken language.
Partners Make the Difference
Family, friends, and teachers are the real key to AAC success.
AAC Empowers Independence
From making choices to telling jokes, AAC gives control of communication.
Communication = Equity
AAC ensures every voice is heard, valued, and understood.
AAC is More Than Words
AAC includes gestures, symbols, pictures, text, and devices.
Start Early
Even toddlers can thrive with AAC when given access.
Our really awesome
Speech, Language, and Literacy Team
Our Services
Assessments
Comprehensive AAC and AT evaluations that focus on finding the right tools and strategies for meaningful communication and authentic participation in various settings.
We also offer Intensives, which are assessments designed to explore a specific area of need.
Have an assessment?
Here are the forms we need completed. Schools, please pass along the link to caregivers (thank you):
AAC Summer Camp
A fun, immersive experience for learners and communication partners (who we like to call ACCESS partners) to explore AAC in interactive and meaningful ways.
AAC Camp is so awesome, it has its very own website!
Intervention + Consultation
Individualized and/or small group session targeting speech, language, literacy, and AAC skills — available onsite at Tate Learning Center or in schools, and via telepractice.
Consultation to teams and programs to help support implementation.
Professional Dev. + Trainings
Customized support for organizations, schools, clinics, professionals, and caregivers to ensure successful AAC / AT implementation, and that partners feel comfortable.
Internships
Learning opportunities for pre-professional clinicians interested in gaining experience working with AAC and/or AT.
Resources
Tools and materials to help with "doing" AAC and/or AT.
Curricula
Curricula for language, social emotional learning, and engaging topics, like Science!
Subscriptions
Access to all of our tools and resources for subscribers and members of contracting districts.
. Empowering Communication . Expanding Access . Inviting Involvement .
At Commūnicāre, we believe every person deserves a voice. Our team of speech, language, and communication professionals specialize in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), assistive technology (AT), differentiated instruction, and related accessibility. We provide evidence-based services and practical resources to empower learners, families, and professionals thrive at home, in school, and in their community; and we pride ourselves in developing and delivering powerful professional development, training, and learning opportunities.
Our goal is to maintain excellence in AAC and AT by offering the best supports and services to the individual, their communication partners, and their communities.
more resources added frequently, so check back in ...
Handouts + Tutorials
Quick-reference guides and step-by-step tutorials designed to help teams set up, model, and use AAC and AT systems with confidence.
Intervention Materials
Ready-to-use activities and resources that support language, literacy, and communication growth across a variety of learning levels.
Implementation Tools + Partner Supports
Practical tools and strategies that help caregivers, educators, and teams integrate AAC into everyday routines, ensuring consistency and success.
Training Slides + Handouts
Links to presentation slides and handouts for those who have participated in trainings with us.
At Commūnicāre, we provide a comprehensive range of services designed to support communication, access, and participation for individuals with complex communication needs. From evaluations and therapy to professional training and curriculum design, our goal is to partner with families, educators, and professionals to create meaningful opportunities for growth.
We offer comprehensive AAC and AT evaluations that highlight each learner’s strengths, needs, and preferences. Our assessment process is collaborative and person-centered, ensuring recommendations that are both functional and sustainable, and that are detailed enough as to help guide Teams through next steps.
We do a lot of assessments, and we work hard to have a reasonable turn-around between the request/referral, date of assessment, and delivery of the report. We want our reports to be useful and detailed enough for readers to understand and to have as a tool to help guide a meaningful plan of care. To ensure this, we require intake information from the school/agency and family (as well as other relevant documentation) prior to conducting the assessment.
You can complete or download our intake forms here:
Caregiver
Assesment Intake Form
Our intervention services are individualized and evidence-based, addressing speech, language, literacy, and AAC skills. We also provide consultation and coaching for families, schools, and professional teams to ensure that strategies are carried over consistently across settings.
We provide workshops, trainings, and webinars designed for families, educators, and allied health professionals. These sessions focus on practical strategies for implementing AAC and AT, helping teams feel confident and supported in their work. We are also MA DESE PDP Providers and are able to tailor our trainings and workshops to meet the unique needs of various groups and organizations.
Commūnicāre is committed to training the next generation of speech-language pathologists and related professionals. Our internship opportunities provide hands-on, supervised experiences in AAC, AT, and communication interventions, preparing students for meaningful, inclusive practice.
We design and deliver curricula that integrate literacy, language, and social-emotional learning for AAC users. Our resources are evidence-based, neuro-affirming, and practical, giving educators and caregivers tools to support growth across communication and learning domains.
