Happy National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! | Explore Support & Services for SLPs

October is AAC Awareness Month

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Let the Conversation Begin

Every voice matters. Every story deserves to be heard. This AAC Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the power of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and the impact it has on individuals, families, and professionals every single day.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore AAC or looking for ways to better support someone you care about, our team is here to listen, guide, and walk alongside you.

One Year. Life-Changing Results.

In a recent survey, parents of children ages 1 to 5 shared what happened after their child received a QuickTalker Freestyle speech device – and the results speak for themselves.

Communication Skyrockets

Parents report BIG increases in communication.

89%

Are making more requests

73%

Are expressing more feelings

71%

Are more often describing people, objects, and actions

69%

Are protesting more often when they don’t want something

65%

Are asking and answering questions more often

64%

Saw an increase commenting on what’s happening around them

These outcomes show what’s possible when children have the right tools—and the right support—to communicate.

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Ready to see if the QuickTalker Freestyle is covered by insurance? Our team will check benefits up front—often with same-day results—so you can move forward with confidence and no surprises.

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Payton's Story

Meet Payton, a dedicated speech-language pathologist, and her student, John, who uses the QuickTalker Freestyle speech device. AAC has opened new doors for John, making requests independently, expressing emotions, and confidently engaging in classroom activities.

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Payton’s story is just one example of how AAC creates breakthroughs and reminds us: communication changes everything.

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Resources

Explore these valuable resources to support individual’s using AAC!

Celebrate AAC achievements, focusing on device use and increasing autonomy for communication success.

October Newsletter Poster

Empowering social communication skills through AAC strategies for all age groups.

October Bundle Resources

Safety guide for AAC users: essential tips to ensure effective communication and protection.

October AAC Essentials Resources

AAC support strategies: 10 essential tips for effective communication implementation.

Top 10 Tips for AAC

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Less Waiting. More Doing. That’s ableEXPERIENCE.

Why wait months when you can get started in as fast as 2 days? With ableEXPERIENCE, you can try the QuickTalker Freestyle speech device at home or in your learning environment—no commitment required. It’s designed to make getting started feel simple, supported, and stress-free.

We check insurance benefits up front via the Benefit Check form, to make sure the device is covered – so once it’s in use, it can stay in use.

Five Years. Unlimited. Total Peace of Mind.

ableCARE isn’t just a warranty—it’s confidence. You get five full years of unlimited support and coverage. If the device breaks, gets lost, or is taken, we replace it—no questions asked. You also get expert guidance from our SLP Empowerment Team whenever you need it. No loopholes. No exceptions. Just practical answers, full coverage, and total peace of mind.

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