Rachel Madel

Rachel Madel is a speech therapy and communication-support brand led by Rachel Madel, M.A., CCC-SLP, a board-certified speech-language pathologist, AAC specialist, podcast host, and international presenter. Based in Los Angeles, Rachel supports children with complex communication needs, including nonspeaking individuals, and helps families and caregivers build communication into everyday routines. Her work focuses on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), assistive technology, and practical strategies that encourage connection and self-determination.

Through Rachel Madel Consulting Inc., the brand offers speech therapy, parent coaching, clinician coaching, courses, and speaking services. Its website also brings together educational content, videos, a podcast, and resources for families and professionals. These include free AAC downloads, communication boards for different developmental stages, core-word materials, tools for communication-partner coaching, and resources for literacy and reading comprehension. Rachel’s approach emphasizes that every person has something to communicate, whether or not they use spoken words. The brand aims to equip learners and the people around them with useful tools to support communication at home, in the community, and across daily life.