About Kimberly Banker Jefferson

With over twenty-five years experience as a speech-language pathologist in medical, educational and community settings, Kimberly owns a private practice located at 1334 Union Street in Schenectady New York. She provides individual and group therapeutic programming in an integrative setting for children and places great value on helping each person realize their potential with family centered care and collaboration with other pediatric experts.  

Assessment and treatment of cognitive-communication, feeding and swallowing, verbal and written expression and literacy related needs are offered services. She serves as a consultant to surrounding public and private schools providing Independent Educational Evaluations and services on behalf of the family and districts. 

Kimberly is a collaborative member of a variety of educational teams supporting children with a diverse of neurological differences; she provides specialty services in assessment and treatment of children with a medically complex history and dysphagia needs. She frequently gives lectures and trainings on pediatric feeding disorders and cognitive-communication needs relative to medically complex and diverse learning styles. Community support and professional collaboration are invaluable aspects of Kimberly’s private practice with active volunteerism, and support of non-profit organizations that serve children and adults while fostering individual and community connection, wellness and equity.  

With origins from the Adirondacks of New York, Kimberly enjoys nature, gardening, reading, yoga and traveling. Kimberly resides in Niskayuna, New York with her husband and son and their beloved golden retriever.