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AAC is for Everyone
Even toddlers can thrive with AAC when given access. Communication is a human right — not a milestone to be earned.
AAC · Speech · Assistive Tech
AAC is for everyone.
Communicare offers the best supports and services in AAC and assistive technology to the individual, their communication partners, and their communities — because meaningful communication is a human right, not a milestone to be earned.
“Family, friends, and teachers are the real key to AAC success — we like to call them ACCESS partners.”
About Communicare
Access to communication changes lives.
We serve individuals with speech, language, and communication differences — spanning toddlers to adults — and the families, schools, and teams that support them. Our practice is rooted in evidence, delivered with warmth, and built around the belief that every person deserves a robust way to be heard.
Our Approach
Five principles that shape every session.
These are the ideas we return to — with every family, every consultation, every training.
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AAC Boosts Speech
Research shows AAC use often increases spoken language, contrary to a long-standing myth that it holds speech back.
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Partners Make the Difference
Family, friends, and teachers — we call them ACCESS partners — are the real key to AAC success. Tools alone don't change lives; people using them together do.
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AAC is More Than Words
The goal is authentic participation, connection, and autonomy — not just labeling nouns on a screen.
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Start Early
The earlier a child has access to robust language through AAC, the greater the long-term outcomes across communication, literacy, and social development.
Services
What we offer.
From one-on-one sessions to organization-wide consultation, every offering is built around real-world use — because communication happens outside the therapy room too.
Comprehensive AAC and AT Evaluations
In-depth evaluations that find the right tools and strategies for meaningful communication and authentic participation.
Individualized Sessions
One-on-one and small group work on speech, language, literacy, and AAC skills.
AAC Camp
An immersive, interactive experience for AAC users to build skills, confidence, and community alongside peers.
Professional Development & Trainings
Practical tools and strategies that help caregivers, educators, and teams integrate AAC into everyday routines.
Consultation for Teams & Programs
Customized organizational support for schools, clinics, and agencies looking to build sustainable AAC and AT practice.
Curricula
Ready-to-use materials spanning language, social-emotional learning, and science — designed to be accessible from day one.
Implementation Tools & Partner Supports
Real-world resources for the people who spend the most time with AAC users, so support extends past the therapy session.
Pre-professional Learning Opportunities
Mentored experiences for clinicians-in-training who want to build deep, evidence-based AAC expertise.
The Team
People behind the practice.
Hillary Jellison
MS.CCC-SLP, ATP
Speech-Language Pathologist · Assistive Technology Professional
Nerissa Hall
PhD.CCC-SLP, BCS-AAC
Speech-Language Pathologist · Board-Certified Specialist in AAC
Get in touch
Ready to start?
Whether you're looking for an evaluation, exploring options for your school or clinic, or just want to talk through what might help — we'd love to hear from you.
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594 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106 - Intake
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info@aaccommunicare.com
Reach out and we'll send the appropriate intake forms for students or caregivers.