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AugmentAbility Speech Therapy PLLC

Spelling & Assisted Communication · Chicago, IL
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Focus
AAC device evaluation nonspeaking autism assistive technology
Area
Chicago, IL
Description
A neurodivergent-affirming practice run by Dr. Jessica Pardos providing AAC evaluation, device trials, and therapy to help clients communicate with individualized AAC systems.
Website
augmentabilityspeechtherapy.com

What this communication (AAC) specialist offers

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AugmentAbility Speech Therapy PLLC is a neurodivergent-affirming speech-language pathology practice serving teenagers and adults in Colorado and Illinois. Founded by Dr. Jessica Pardos, it offers in-person, telehealth, and community-based services specializing in AAC, stuttering, social communication, and support for minimally and non-speaking individuals.

Leadership
Dr. Jessica Pardos, CCC-SLP — Owner, Founder, and Speech-Language Pathologist
Populations served
Teenagers Adults Neurodivergent individuals Minimally speaking and non-speaking individuals LGBTQ+ individuals
Ages
Teenagers and adults
On-site therapies
Speech-Language Therapy AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Stuttering treatment Social communication therapy Articulation therapy Expressive-receptive language therapy Group therapy
Services
Individual speech therapy Group therapy and social groups Caregiver affinity groups Public speaking coaching Telehealth Community-based therapy Workshops and consulting on inclusion and disabilities
Accreditations & approvals
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) Illinois Speech-Language Pathologist License (#146015622) Colorado Speech-Language Pathologist License (#SLP.0006049) Illinois Professional Educator License PECS Level 1 & 2 Training DTTC Training Professional Crisis Management Practitioner 1 Harvard BOK Higher Education Teaching Certificate
Languages
English
Phone
(720) 650-7695
Highlights
Locations in Lakewood, Colorado (in-person and telehealth) and Chicago, Illinois (telehealth only); Dr. Pardos holds a Speech-Language Pathology Doctorate from Northwestern University.
Approach
Evidence-based, disability and neurodiverse-affirming, client-centered, and strength-based; anti-racist, anti-ableist, and LGBTQ+-affirming framework.

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What to look for in a communication (AAC) specialist

  • AAC / assistive-technology evaluation experience (usually an SLP)
  • Range of tools — low-tech boards to high-tech speech devices
  • Help with device funding / insurance
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