Jane Bomba, SLP, shares how her team grew AAC services and became a LAMP Center of Excellence.

AAC conversations can get technical fast. In this interview, Jane Bomba (SLP) brings it back to what matters most: joy, connection, and giving people a reliable way to be heard. Here’s how Skill Builders LLC built an AAC program and grew into a LAMP Center of Excellence through team training and shared practice.

Meet Jane Bomba

Jane Bomba is a Speech-Language Pathologist and LAMP Certified Professional. She’s been with Skill Builders for 19 years (SLP, Lead SLP, and Assistant Director) and started the clinic’s AAC program. She now works full time with Arlington Public Schools (VA) and part time with Skill Builders, supporting therapy, IEPs, and staff mentoring.

How Skill Builders’ AAC Program Took Root

When Jane joined Skill Builders in 2007, the team was small (about 7–8 full-time therapists) and AAC was mostly low-tech—long before iPads were common. She credits the clinic’s culture, and owner Carri Syron’s support, for encouraging clinicians to pursue training as AAC options expanded.

In 2014, a family asked for a LAMP-trained therapist—an ask that jumpstarted the program. The team connected with their PRC-Saltillo consultant, trained through The Center for AAC & Autism, and kept building capacity. By 2016 there were two LAMP Certified Professionals, and today in 2026, Skill Builders has five!

Why LAMP? A Better Fit for Language Therapy

Early in her career, Jane tried common AAC options and still felt she wasn’t getting the results she wanted. When she learned LAMP, it didn’t feel like a separate specialty—it felt like a clearer way to do what SLPs already do: teach language with consistent access and support. Now, she coaches clinicians who feel overwhelmed by the tech. Her reminder: AAC is a tool, not “extra.” Keep the focus on engagement and language, and the tools can change without derailing progress.

What Changes When the Whole Team Trains Together

Skill Builders already focused on play-based and child-led services, with strong Speech–OT collaboration. LAMP training strengthened that foundation, gave the team shared language (like readiness to learn), and made it easier to explain the “why” to parents—especially when sessions aren’t tightly scripted.

The Learning Curve: Slowing Down, Observing, and Building Motor Plans

Jane says the hardest shift was feeling confident without a rigid plan—especially when families are paying for therapy and want quick results. LAMP asks clinicians to slow down, observe, and follow the child’s lead. Those natural moments often generalize best. There’s also the practical challenge of staying present while using an AAC system. Motor planning takes consistency, and even a short break can make you feel rusty—but fluency returns quickly with daily use.

Three Words Jane Uses to Describe the Process of Becoming a LAMP Center of Excellence

• Joyful — connection and play stay at the center.
• Challenging — you slow down, trust the process, and keep showing up.
• Rewarding — breakthrough moments are unforgettable.

Thinking About Becoming a LAMP Center of Excellence?

For clinics considering the Center of Excellence path, Jane’s advice is simple: take the leap. She says the training has strengthened her work across her whole caseload—AAC and beyond.

Learn More

Learn more at www.skillbuildersllc.com. For scheduling and services, contact owner Carri Syron.