Express Speech is a private speech-language therapy practice that provides community based services throughout the Capital District in NY and coaching and training support nationwide.
Areas of Expertise:
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Speech
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Language
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Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) for complex needs
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Feeding /swallowing , Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder ( ARFID)
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Neurodivergent care for Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Executive Functions
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Community based independence training
Learn more about Kelly Fagan, MS CCC-SLP - owner/provider
Empowering Communication
Kelly is passionate about helping people communicate.
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Over 30 years experience as an SLP
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Adjunct Instructor at University at Albany
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Clinical Supervisor & taught AAC class in graduate program at College of St Rose
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Early intervention & 3-5 program
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Middle school & high school services
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Community based services for young adults
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Adult services for traumatic brain injury & stroke
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Feeding & swallowing disorders including Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
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Neurodiversity affirming practice for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
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Author of chapter on AAC in Introduction to Communication Disorders: A Lifespan Evidence-Based Perspective ( Owens & Farinella, 2024)
Services
Express Speech & Augmentative Communication Services tailors programs to the needs of individuals, parents, agencies and schools.
Speech, feeding, & AAC Services
Express Speech provides individual, group, and community based services for children & adults using evidence based practice.
Services can include consultation and coaching parents, caregivers, teachers, and SLPs to train communication partners and support success.
Collaborative Consultation for SLPs, Teams, & Schools
AAC is not just about getting a "device." In order for to be truly successful, we need to think about circles of support & building capacity. Express Speech & AAC can help mentor SLPs through the process from evaluation & trials to implementation, training teams, and building language. If you are uncertain about AAC, let us help teach and guide your team.
Help for Parents & Caregivers
If your child is struggling to communicate, eat, or learn, it can be incredibly stressful. Building a network of support can help. Learn what you can do at home, & get answers to your questions
We love collaborating with amazing people and organizations!
We are all about making a bigger ripple effect to help the lives of those with complex communication needs. Here are some of the organizations we've worked with:
I Previous events & Workshops
1/2 Day Superintendents Conference day for SLP's in Capital District
AAC Team training for Elementary Special education teams including paraprofessionals
Embedded team training for high school, coaching through evaluation, trials, & implementation of AAC
IUpcoming events
