AAC Provider Directory
This resource is for informational purposes only. We compiled it to help you search for a non-school-based AAC Specialist. It is not an exhaustive list of all AAC providers in Washington State. Inclusion on this list does not signify endorsement or recommendation from NWACS. Use of any information provided on this website is at your own risk, for which NWACS shall not be held liable.
NWACS does not know if providers on this list are currently taking new clients. This information is current to the best of our ability as of January 2023. If you spot a needed update, please send us an email at info@nwacs.info. Thank you for helping us keep this information up-to-date and useful!
Looking for AAC services? Check out our Questions to Ask When Seeking an AAC Provider before searching our directory.
There are different ways to get an AAC evaluation:
Education
Assistive Technology Consideration through an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
If the person is school-age, contact their teacher or IEP team to refer them for an evaluation by an assistive technology specialist.
To read more about getting an AAC Evaluation in the schools, CLICK HERE
Funding
This evaluation is at no cost to you.
Keep in mind: if the school district provides the AAC device, it belongs to the school district. A plan will need to be made to get a device owned by the AAC user before transitioning out of school.
Healthcare
AAC Evaluation provided by a Speech-Language Pathologist
Speak with the person’s primary care provider about the person’s communication and request a referral for an AAC Evaluation and Treatment.
You can use this list to help you find providers near where you live.
To read more about getting a referral for an AAC Evaluation, CLICK HERE
This infographic shows the process for getting an AAC system when trying to go through insurance.
Funding
Check with your insurance for coverage for an “Augmentative Alternative Communication” evaluation.
This evaluation (and any therapy) would be billed through your insurance (if the provider is in-network with your insurance). You will be billed for any deductible and/or co-insurance/co-payment amounts. Anything not covered by your insurance plan will be billed directly to you. If you do not have insurance (or the provider does not accept your insurance), you will be responsible for paying for the evaluation and therapy sessions.
Major hospitals have the most options for insurance coverage including state insurance (Medicaid, Apple Health, Community Health Plan, Coordinated Care, Molina, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Wellpoint Washington).
To read more about alternative funding options (such as grants and scholarships) CLICK HERE
Washington State Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA/DSHS)
AAC Evaluation provided by a Speech-Language Pathologist
If the person has a DDA Case Manager, speak with the case manager to see if an AAC evaluation could be accessed using waiver funds.
Funding
This evaluation is at no cost to you.
AAC systems paid for with waiver funds belong to the AAC user.
Click on your Region to be taken to that section on the page:
Northwest Region (Whatcom County, Skagit County, San Juan County)
North Puget Sound Region (Snohomish County, King County, Island County)
Peninsula/Coastal Region (Clallam County, Jefferson County, Kitsap County, Grays Harbor County, Pacific County)
South Puget Sound Region (Mason County, Thurston County, Pierce County, Lewis County)
Southwest Region (Wahkiakum County, Cowlitz County, Clark County, Skamania County)
North Central Region (Okanogan County, Chelan County, Douglas County, Grant County)
South Central Region (Kittitas County, Yakima County, Benton County, Franklin County, Klickitat County, Walla Walla County)
Northeast Region (Ferry County, Stevens County, Pend Oreille County, Lincoln County, Spokane County)
Southeast Region (Adams County, Whitman County, Columbia County, Garfield County, Asotin County)
Northwest Region
(Whatcom County, Skagit County, San Juan County)
Northwest Region information updated 11/9/24
Looking for AAC services? First, read our Questions to Ask When Seeking an AAC Provider before searching our directory.
Dynamic Communication, PLLC
*Skagit County | 425-610-6160 | website | email: caralee@dynamicslp.com
Notes: children and young adults; private pay (will provide statements of service) and DDA contracts
*also Snohomish County
Steps
Oak Harbor, WA | 360-679-1039 | website | email: steps@TakingStepsTogether.org
Notes: children only (birth to three years); accepts most insurances; interpreters available
North Puget Sound Region
(Snohomish County, King County, Island County)
North Puget Sound Region information updated 11/9/24
Looking for AAC services? First, read our Questions to Ask When Seeking an AAC Provider before searching our directory.
Augmentative Alternative Communication Services
Seattle, WA | 206-949-1567 | website | email: marcirevelli@gmail.com
Notes: children only; accepts limited insurances; interpreters available
Benoliel Speech & Language
Bellevue, WA | 425-803-8050 | website | email: jbenoliel@benolielspeech.com
Notes: children and teens; accepts limited insurances; no AAC evaluations
Birth to Three Developmental Center
Federal Way, WA | 253-874-5445 | website | email: mljorgensen@birthtothree.org
Notes: children only (birth to three years); accepts all insurances; interpreters available
Boyer Children’s Clinic
Seattle, WA | 206-325-8477 | website | email: info@boyercc.org
Notes: children only (predominantly birth to three years); accepts most insurances; interpreters available; no AAC evaluations
CHAT NW
Seattle, WA | 206-504-3143 | website | email: jo.ristow@chatnw.us
Notes: children and adults with developmental disabilities; accepts limited insurances; provider speaks Spanish
Children’s Therapy Center
*Kent, WA | 253-854-5660 | website | email: jodi@ctckids.org
Notes: children only (birth to three years); accepts most insurances; interpreters available
*additional locations in Burien, Tacoma, Enumclaw, and Maple Valley
Conduit Advocacy & Therapy
Redmond, WA | 206-486-2906 | website | email: sarah@conduitadvocacy.com
Notes: children and adults; accepts most insurances
Dynamic Communication, PLLC
*Snohomish County | 425-610-6160 | website | email: caralee@dynamicslp.com
Notes: children and young adults; private pay (will provide statements of service) and DDA contracts
*also Skagit County
Engaged Speech & Language Therapy
Kent, WA | 425-243-2607 | website | email: carmen@engagedspeechtherapy.com
Notes: children only (2 - 18 years); accepts limited insurances
Hearing, Speech, and Deaf Center
Seattle, WA | 206-388-1300 or 206-333-5770 | website | email: clinics@hsdc.org
Notes: children and adults; accepts most insurances; interpreters available
Lake Stevens Speech Language and AAC, PLLC
Lake Stevens, WA | 360-592-3601 | website | email: alison@lsspeechlanguageaac.com
Notes: children only; accepts limited insurances (will provide superbills upon request)
Northwest Center Early Supports
Seattle, WA | 206-691-2598 | website | email: kidsadmin@nwcenter.org
Notes: children only (birth to three years); accepts all insurances and those without insurance (scholarships available); interpreters available; all services provided in the home, daycare, or other community location
Pacific Speech and Language
Shoreline, WA | 206-522-6464 | website | email: shellygramza@pacificsl.com
Notes: children and young adults (6 years to young adult); accepts limited insurances
Provail Therapy Services
Seattle, WA | 206-363-7303 | website | email: kellyk@provail.org
Notes: children and adults; accepts most insurances; interpreters available
Providence Children’s Center
Everett, WA | 425-258-7311 | website | no email
Notes: children only; accepts most insurances; interpreters available
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Seattle, WA | 206-987-2104 | website | email: marci.revelli@seattlechildrens.org
Notes: children only; accepts most insurances; interpreters available (866-583-1527)
Seattle Therapy Skills for Life
Seattle, WA | 206-322-5433 | website | email: office@seattlethera.com
Notes: children and young adults; does not accept insurance (will provide superbills to families)
Sno-King Speech Inc.
Snohomish and King Counties | 425-931-5550 | website | email: slpsea@gmail.com
Notes: children and adults; home visits only; does not accept insurance (will provide superbills to families)
Toddler Learning Center Association
*Camano Island, WA | 425-334-4071 | website | email: toddlerlc@tlcwhidbey.org
Notes: children only (birth to three years); accepts most insurances; interpreters available
*additional location in Oak Harbor
Umbrella Speech Therapy
Seattle, WA | 206-657-4240 | website | email: mallory.wilkins@umbrellaspeechtherapy.com
Notes: children only; does not accept insurance (will provide superbills to families)
University of Washington Autism Center
Seattle, WA | 206-221-6806 | website | email: uw.autism@uw.edu
Notes: children only (must have autism diagnosis); accepts most insurances; interpreters available
University of Washington Medical Center
Seattle, WA | 206-598-4830 | website | email: cqw@uw.edu
Notes: adults only; accepts most insurances; interpreters available; services for adults with ALS at Montlake location
Vlinder Communication Therapies, PLLC
Seattle, WA | 206-257-4078 | website | email: cassandra@vlindertherapies.com
Notes: children, adults with IDD; accepts limited insurances
Willow Finch SLP
Seattle, WA | 307-299-9601 | website (coming soon) | email: willowfinchslp@gmail.com
Notes: children only; does not accept insurance
Wonderland Child & Family Services
Shoreline, WA | 206-364-3777 | website | email: info@wonderlandkids.org
Notes: children only (birth to three years); accepts most insurances; interpreters available
Peninsula/Coastal Region
(Clallam County, Jefferson County, Kitsap County, Grays Harbor County, Pacific County)
Looking for AAC services? First, read our Questions to Ask When Seeking an AAC Provider before searching our directory.
Concerned Citizens
Forks, WA | 360-301-0529 | website | no email
Notes: children only (birth to three years); no cost
Holly Ridge Center, Inc.
Bremerton, WA | 360-373-2536 | website | email: itp@hollyridge.org
Notes: children only (birth to three years); no cost; interpreters available
Olympic Medical Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation
*Port Angeles, WA | 360-417-7728 | website | no email
Notes: children and adults; accepts most insurances; interpreters available
*additional location in Sequim (360-582-2601)
South Puget Sound Region
(Mason County, Thurston County, Pierce County, Lewis County)
Looking for AAC services? First, read our Questions to Ask When Seeking an AAC Provider before searching our directory.
Birth to Three Developmental Center
Federal Way (serves Pierce County) | 253-874-5445 | website | email: mljorgensen@birthtothree.org
Notes: children only (birth to three years); accepts all insurances; interpreters available
Children’s Therapy Center
*Tacoma, WA | 253-854-5660 | website | email: jodi@ctckids.org
Notes: children only; accepts most insurances; interpreters available
*additional locations in Burien, Kent, Enumclaw, and Maple Valley
Therapeutic Beginnings
Olympia, WA | 360-786-1753 | website | email: jallago@tbegin.com
Notes: adults only; accepts limited insurances; referral required
University of Washington Autism Center
Tacoma, WA | 253-692-4711 | website | email: uw.autism@uw.edu
Notes: children only (must have autism diagnosis); accepts most insurances; interpreters available
Southwest Region
(Wahkiakum County, Cowlitz County, Clark County, Skamania County)
Looking for AAC services? First, read our Questions to Ask When Seeking an AAC Provider before searching our directory.
Blue Jay Speech & Language Therapy Services
Vancouver, WA | 360-314-2252 | website | email: jessica@bluejayspeech.com
Notes: children only; accepts limited insurances; no AAC evaluations
Full Circle Speech Therapy
Vancouver, WA | 360-524-6167 | website | email: megan@fullcirclespeech.com
Notes: children and young adults (birth to 21 years); accepts most insurances; interpreters available
Innovative Services NW
Vancouver, WA | 360-823-5150 | website | email: info@innovativeservicesnw.org
Notes: children and young adults; accepts most insurances; interpreters available
Legacy Salmon Creek Pediatric Rehabilitation
Vancouver, WA | 360-487-1777 | website | email: LSCPediatricRehabilitation@lhs.org
Notes: children only; accepts most insurances; interpreters available
PeaceHealth Therapy and Wellness Center
Longview, WA | 360-501-3750 | website | no email
Notes: children and adults; accepts most insurances; interpreters available
Progress Center, Inc.
Longview, WA | 360-425-9810 | website | no email
Notes: children only (birth to three years); accepts most insurances; interpreters available
North Central Region
(Okanogan County, Chelan County, Douglas County, Grant County)
North Central Region information updated 11/9/24
Looking for AAC services? First, read our Questions to Ask When Seeking an AAC Provider before searching our directory.
Achieve Center Pediatric Therapy
Moses Lake, WA | 509-619-7397 | website | no email
Notes: children up to 26 years; accepts most insurances; interpreters available
*additional locations in Kennewick, Pasco, Spokane Valley, and Wenatchee
Bright Start Services
Omak, WA | 509-826-1550 | no website | email: brightstartservices@brightstart.hush.com
Notes: children only (birth to three years); accepts most insurances; no AAC evaluations
Confluence Health Central Washington Hospital and Clinics
and Miller Street Complex
and Wenatchee Valley Hospital and Clinics
*Wenatchee, WA | 509-433-3213 | website | no email
Notes: children and adults; accepts most insurances; interpreters available
*additional location in Moses Lake
South Central Region
(Kittitas County, Yakima County, Benton County, Franklin County, Klickitat County, Walla Walla County)
South Central Region information updated 11/9/24
Looking for AAC services? First, read our Questions to Ask When Seeking an AAC Provider before searching our directory.
Achieve Center Pediatric Therapy
Kennewick, WA | 509-619-7397 | website | no email
Notes: children up to 26 years; accepts most insurances; interpreters available
*additional locations in Pasco, Moses Lake, Spokane Valley, and Wenatchee
Agape Pediatric Therapy
Richland, WA | 509-942-8474 | website | no email
Notes: children up to 21 years; accepts most insurances; interpreters available
Columbia Basin Health Association
Othello, WA | 509-488-5256 | website | no email
Notes: children only (birth to three years); accepts most insurances; interpreters available (Spanish)
Children’s Village
Yakima, WA | 509-574-3200 | website | no email
Notes: children only (2 to 18 years); accepts most insurances; interpreters available
Multicare Yakima Memorial Outpatient Speech Services
Yakima, WA | 509-574-3304 | website | no email
Notes: adults (18 years and older); accepts most insurances; interpreters available
Northeast Region
(Ferry County, Stevens County, Pend Oreille County, Lincoln County, Spokane County)
Northeast Region information updated 11/9/24
Looking for AAC services? First, read our Questions to Ask When Seeking an AAC Provider before searching our directory.
Achieve Center Pediatric Therapy
Spokane Valley, WA | 509-619-7397 | website | no email
Notes: children up to 26 years; accepts most insurances; interpreters available
*additional locations in Kennewick, Pasco, Moses Lake, and Wenatchee
Children FIRST Therapy
Spokane Valley, WA | 509-315-5711 | website | no email
Notes: children only (birth to three years), preschool/home therapy, pool therapy; accepts most insurances and a sliding scale; interpreters available
Milestones Pediatric Therapy, PLLC
Spokane, WA | 509-835-4404 | website | no email
Notes: children to age 21; accepts most insurances; interpreters available
Providence St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Medical Center
Spokane, WA | 509-473-6869 | website | no email
Notes: children and adults; accepts most insurances; interpreters available
Southeast Region
(Adams County, Whitman County, Columbia County, Garfield County, Asotin County)
