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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: 

  • Speech

  • Language

  • Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) for complex needs

  • Feeding /swallowing , Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder ( ARFID)

  • Neurodivergent care for Autism Spectrum Disorders

  • Executive Functions

  • Community based independence training 

Learn more about  Kelly Fagan, MS CCC-SLP - owner/provider 

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Empowering  Communication 

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Kelly is passionate about helping people communicate

  • Over 30 years experience providing speech, language, feeding, and augmentative communication services

  • Early intervention & 3-5 program

  • Middle school & high school services 

  • Adult services for traumatic brain injury & stroke

  • Feeding & swallowing disorders including Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder  

  • Executive function for neurodiverse individuals

  • Neurodiversity affirming practice for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) 

  • Clinical Supervisor  & taught AAC class at  The College of Saint Rose

  • Currently teaching communication disorders classes at University at Albany 

Services

Express Speech & Augmentative Communication Services tailors programs to the needs of individuals, parents, agencies and schools.

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Speech, feeding, & AAC Services

Express Speech provides individual, group, and community based services for children & adults using evidence based practice. 

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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. 

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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 

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