Suite 119
70 Church St., 1st Floor,
Flemington, NJ 08822
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Garden State AAC Specialists is a private speech therapy practice specializing in evaluating and treating children and adults with complex communication needs in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Founded by Speech Language Pathologist and Assistive Technology Practitioner, Melissa Donovan, M.S. CCC-SLP, ATP. Garden State AAC Specialists serve families and schools by providing evidence based practices to best support and facilitate the growth of functional communication skills.
Garden State AAC Specialists is founded on the principle that everyone communicates! With the right individualized implementation plan and tools, each individual can expand their communication skills. Communication happens all day long, not just in one specific environment. Garden State AAC Specialists understand the importance of a multidisciplinary team and the implementation of a communication system across all environments to support language and communication growth. When a child has complex communication needs it is essential to select a therapist with the knowledge, expertise, and creativity needed to motivate and identify the potential of these individuals. We provide the most effective services due to our dedication and passion for giving those without a voice a way to communicate.
Who would benefit from
Garden State AAC Specialists?
We serve children and adults of all ages.
Children with limited speech:
-may use an alternate form of communication to supplement limited speech development
-use AAC to help reduce frustration
-expand their current level of expression
Children with no speech:
-may have limited to no conventional communication strategies
-provides these children a voice who otherwise wouldn't have one
Adults with limited or no speech:
-due to an acquired disorder or from birth
-who are unable to speak or communicate
-who currently use a communication system or are in need of a new one
Anyone who appears to be frustrated due to the inability to communicate:
-frustration occurs when communication needs are not met
-it is essential to give those with limited communication the appropriate tools to decrease frustration
Our goal is to increase the quality of life for those who have complex communication needs!