Program Overview

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Preschool Class

The Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) preschool language class is designed for children with expressive language delays. This weekly class, held at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, aims to help preschool-age children learn to effectively use AAC devices within a social setting.

Class Details

• The class is 90 minutes long and is held once a week.
• Each class has up to seven children and is run by two certified pediatric speech-language pathologists.
• The class features a theme with associated activities designed to target language use and social development.
• Parents and caregivers are also coached on how to help their child practice and grow their skills at home.

Candidate Criteria

• Children ages 2-5 who have had a speech-language evaluation and currently use a speech generating device to augment expressive language.
• Children with no more than mild behavioral difficulties.

Getting Started

• The child must first be evaluated by a speech-language pathologist to determine if the AAC preschool language class is appropriate based on their current skill level with their speech generating device.

Location

The AAC preschool language class is held at: Johns Hopkins All Children's Child Development and Rehabilitation Center 880 6th St. S St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Rehabilitation Services

Rehabilitation Services at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital include:

• Pediatric Acute Care Rehabilitation
• Pediatric Audiology
• Pediatric Occupational Therapy
• Pediatric Physical Therapy
• Speech-Language and Feeding Services

Speech-Language and Feeding Services

Speech-Language and Feeding Services include:

• Feeding and Swallowing Services
• Pediatric Voice and Resonance
• Reading and Dyslexia
• Speech-Language Services

Speech-Language Services

Speech-Language Services include:

• AAC Preschool Language Class
• Apraxia of Speech
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• Hearing Loss
• Preschool Language Class
• Social Skills Groups
• Tongue Thrust

Locations

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital has several locations, including:

• St. Petersburg
• Tampa
• Sarasota
• Other locations in Brandon, East Lake, Ft. Myers, Lakeland, Lakewood Ranch, Pasco, North Port, and Wesley Chapel.