Serving Families in Northern NJ

Children working on language skills and AAC skills during speech therapy in Rochelle Park, NJ

Making Every Voice Heard through AAC, Speech, Language, & Social Skills Therapy

Access Communication & Therapy helps clients of all ages achieve their communication goals.

Welcome to Access Communication & Therapy!

Here, we believe all people have the right to be heard, understood, and respected.

At Access Communication & Therapy, we specialize in supporting children and adults with complex communication needs. Our neurodiversity-affirming speech therapy sessions will follow your loved one’s interests to make communication fun! By working alongside families, we bring AAC strategies into "real life”— helping our clients connect with others, succeed in school, and reach their vocational goals.

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Therapy Services

Access Communication & Therapy provides neurodiversity-affirming speech and language therapy, adult language therapy and social skills groups, and AAC therapy for complex communicators in Rochelle Park, NJ, and beyond.

Our sessions are client-led, family-friendly, and fun!

Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)

Helping non-speaking and minimally-speaking individuals communicate their needs, wants, and ideas through tailored AAC systems.

Pediatric Speech & Language Therapy

Building early language skills through play and parent coaching. You’ll gain practical new strategies to use in your daily life at home!

Adult Language Therapy and Social Skills Groups

Supporting adults with developmental disabilities as they build social skills, engage in the community, and develop authentic friendships.

Access Communication & Therapy is an approved provider with the NJ Department of Education and provides AAC evaluations, trainings, and consultation services for local school districts in New Jersey. Click here to get in touch and learn more.

Meet Our Compassionate Team of AAC Experts & Speech Therapists

Playground communication board implemented by Access Communication & Therapy in Rochelle Park, NJ

At Access Communication & Therapy, our speech therapists celebrate every form of communication— whether spoken, gestured, signed, or expressed through AAC.

We never use the word "work" to describe what we do. Children learn best in play, so you’ll often see us laughing, pretending, and crafting together! Parents and caregivers are an essential part of our team, so we will always invite you to jump in and learn how to use AAC in everyday life.

Our compassionate therapists are committed to treating you with the kindness and respect we would want for our own family members. We look forward to walking alongside you on the communication journey!

All of our speech therapists are ASHA-certified and licensed to practice in NJ. Click the button below to meet our founder, Barbra Seltzer.

  • "Ms. Seltzer is a compassionate professional with an amazing work ethic."

    “My son Nicholas has had individual speech therapy with Ms. Seltzer since 2018. Ms. Seltzer is a compassionate professional with an amazing work ethic. She has done everything in her power to accomplish the many goals, including getting Nicky an iPad device with apps as an option to augment his speech. Her positive energy and support have been a constant source of inspiration, and I feel so blessed to have her in our lives.”

    ~ Mary L.

  • "We are so appreciative for what Barbra has done..."

    “We are most impressed with the progress Laura has made in the past 3 years— especially the confidence that she has shown when she is with others. Using her electronic iPad has really helped her communicate. She no longer gets frustrated because she now knows how to express herself. We are so appreciative for what Barbra has done for Laura.”

    ~ Jim & Betty H.

  • "Barbra's exceptional kindness, empathy, and expertise make her a truly remarkable professional..."

    “I have had the pleasure of knowing Barbra for over 25 years. As the Director of a Montessori school, I have consistently sought her expert opinion in speech therapy for our students, valuing her professionalism and insight. On a personal level, Barbra has provided exceptional therapy services for my own child, offering guidance and support that have made a profound impact. I confidently refer parents from our school to Access Communication and Therapy knowing they will receive compassionate and top-notch care. Barbra's exceptional kindness, empathy, and expertise make her a truly remarkable professional, and I feel fortunate to have her in my network.”

    ~ Jacqueline A.

"Not being able to speak is not the same as not having anything to say.”

~ Rosemary Crossley

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Let’s Get Started!

Access Communication and Therapy offers AAC, Speech, Language, and Social Skills therapy to clients in our Rochelle Park, NJ office.

We also offer limited in-home sessions throughout northern New Jersey.

Teletherapy is also an option when appropriate.

Access Communication & Therapy is an approved provider for individuals receiving funding from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). We also accept Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ.

Step One: Contact us to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. We will discuss your needs and our services. If you are interested in moving forward, we will schedule an evaluation.

Step Two: We will invite you to join our client portal where you will complete the paperwork before we meet.

Step Three: An evaluation will be conducted. Speech and Language Evaluations may take more than one session to complete. AAC Evaluations are always conducted over several sessions.

Step Four: After the evaluation, you will receive a complete report with recommendations. If therapy is indicated, we will schedule therapy at a time that is convenient for you. Therapy will look different for everyone, but it will always be fun, comfortable, and stress-free and will include coaching on incorporating strategies into your daily life.