speech therapy & AAC services

in Denver, Colorado

Naturalistic

Collaborative

Neuroaffirming

Individualized

Empowering communication through authentic connection

Welcome!

Hello! I’m Allie. I’m a speech therapist and AAC specialist based in Denver, Colorado.

For more than a decade, I’ve had the privilege of supporting children, teens and adults communicate and connect with the world around them. At the heart of my practice is a commitment to creating a space where communication can grow in ways that feel authentic and meaningful.

I am licensed in both Colorado and New York and have worked with children, teens and adults aged 2–20 across home, school, and clinical settings. My experience includes supporting individuals with autism, childhood apraxia of speech, receptive and expressive language differences, genetic conditions, and complex communication needs.

A special area of my practice is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). I have extensive experience with PRC-Saltillo systems (Unity, LAMP Words for Life,TouchChat), AssistiveWare products (Proloquo and Proloquo2Go) and Tobii Dynavox (TD Snap). I am also trained in motor speech approaches for childhood apraxia of speech, including Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets (PROMPT) and Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC). I am a Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) Trained Clinician and have specialized experience supporting gestalt language learners.

Collaboration is at the heart of my work. I believe the greatest progress happens when individuals and the people who support them feel heard, confident, and empowered. In addition to therapy, I provide consultations and professional trainings for families, behavior therapists, occupational and physical therapists, teachers, paraprofessionals, and other professionals. Trainings are individualized to each team and focus on practical, everyday strategies for supporting speech, language, multimodal communication, and AAC.

Presentations:

Guest Lecturer on Communication Disorders at NYU (2025, 2026)

Project 8P Presenter at the Research Roundtable (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xww7nx7_b0, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhjQVvFkilA&pp=0gcJCZsLAYcqIYzv)

Certifications and Trainings:

Language Acquisition through Motor Planning™ (LAMP™) certified clinician

Natural Language Acquisition™, specializing in gestalt language learning, both with and without AAC systems

SMoRRES® Training Program

SERVICES

Speech-language pathology services

  • Consultations

  • Speech and Language Assessments

  • Virtual Individual Therapy

  • In-Person Individual Therapy (Home and/or School)

  • AAC Assessments

  • AAC Coaching Sessions

  • Professional Development Trainings

  • AAC includes the many ways we communicate in addition to or instead of spoken language. This may include gestures, signs, pictures, communication boards, or speech-generating devices.

    AAC support is individualized to each person and focuses on building autonomous, meaningful communication across everyday environments. There are no prerequisites for AAC, and using AAC does not prevent or limit the development of spoken language.

    Services may include:

    • Comprehensive AAC evaluations and device trials

    • Individualized AAC system selection and customization

    • Support with obtaining a speech-generating device

    • AAC therapy and implementation

    • Parent, caregiver, educator, and team coaching

    • Supporting communication across home, school, and community environments

    • AAC support for gestalt language processors

  • Some individuals learn and develop language in larger chunks or phrases, known as gestalts, rather than beginning with single words. Gestalt language processing is a natural way of developing language and may include the use of delayed echolalia, scripts, familiar phrases, or language from favorite people, shows, songs, and experiences.

    Therapy focuses on recognizing the meaning and communicative intent behind these gestalts while supporting the development of increasingly flexible, self-generated language.

  • Speech refers to how we produce sounds and coordinate the movements needed for spoken communication. Some individuals may have difficulty producing certain sounds, organizing sound patterns, or planning and coordinating the movements needed for speech.

    Therapy is individualized to each person's strengths and communication goals, with an emphasis on building confidence and supporting clearer, more effective communication.

  • Language is how we understand, organize, and share ideas with others. Receptive language refers to how we understand information, while expressive language refers to how we communicate our thoughts, ideas, wants, and experiences.

    Therapy builds upon each individual's strengths while supporting language skills that help them participate, connect, learn, and communicate more independently.

  • Social communication is about connecting and communicating with others in ways that feel authentic and meaningful. These skills can look different for every individual, and therapy should honor each person's communication style rather than teach them to mask or conform to neurotypical social expectations.

testimonials

  • "Allie is not just a speech pathologist but a beacon of hope and empowerment for families like ours"

    I am forever indebted to Allie for the transformative impact she has had on my son's communication journey. When we first met her, my son was a non-speaking communicator, relying solely on limited AAC usage, gestures and minimal approximations. He has progressed from simple gestures to verbalizing 1-7 word utterances and confidently utilizing his AAC device as an aid when needed. Allie not only celebrates his milestones but also continues to challenge him to reach new heights. She is not just a speech pathologist but a beacon of hope and empowerment for families like ours. —

    — Cassie, Parent

  • "She discovered a personalized approach that truly resonated with him"

    I am incredibly grateful for the outstanding dedication and expertise displayed by my son's speech therapist, Allison Long, over the past four years. Her unwavering commitment to his development has been nothing short of remarkable. Through her skillful teaching, she not only imparted invaluable new skills to my son but also discovered a personalized approach that truly resonated with him. Her passion for her work is evident in every session, creating an environment where my son felt supported and encouraged to flourish. Her genuine love for her clients is palpable, and it has undoubtedly played a pivotal role in my son's progress. I can't express enough gratitude for the positive impact Allison has had on his journey.

    —Maria, Parent

  • "She has the rare combination of expertise, creativity and dedication that make every session meaningful and productive"

    Our son loved seeing Allie for speech therapy. She has the rare combination of expertise, creativity and dedication that make every session meaningful and productive. It was heartwarming to see their connection and to witness the gains J made during their time together. We’ll be forever grateful for how much his communication improved!

    — Cheryl, Parent

  • "Allie has the perfect combination of clinical skill, positive energy, empathy and the desire to push him (and us) to do more."

    We worked with Allie for ~2 years, with our little boy. She was absolutely incredible with him and with us. Allie has the perfect combination of clinical skill, positive energy, empathy and the desire to push him (and us) to do more. We loved working with her and were sad to see her go to the Denver area. I am sure there will lots of families that will be happy to have her in her new home. Thanks Allie for everything!!!

    — Parent

  • "She was also a wonderful trainer for us, the parents"

    Allie is an energetic, conscientious, knowledgeable speech therapist who formed a great rapport with my nonverbal son. She always brought creativity and initiative in finding ways to get him to communicate. She was also a wonderful trainer for us, the parents.

    — Kei, parent

We all have the right to create meaningful relationships through autonomous and independent communication.

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I accept private pay and work with clients using out-of-network insurance benefits. A superbill is provided at the end of each month, which you may submit to your insurance provider for potential reimbursement based on your individual plan and benefits.