Evaluation and Treatment of Communication, Feeding and Swallowing
Speech-Language Pathologist providing Individual and Group therapeutic programming in an integrative setting.
Kimberly’s expertise has been life-changing for our child and family. Her work with dysphagia, pragmatic language, and perspective-taking helped our child achieve milestones we never imagined. She also empowered us as parents and collaborated with the school to improve our child’s access to education. Thanks to Kimberly, our child’s quality of life has vastly improved, and we are forever grateful. ~ Family
Services
Speech Articulation
Kimberly assesses and treats speech sound disorders for children of all ages including those that are developmental, linguistic, neurological, structural, or sensory-perceptual in origin.
Cognitive Language
Kimberly assesses, diagnoses and treats cognitive-language disorders which may impact a child’s ability to communicate, learn and participate fully in their home, community and educational settings.
Feeding & Swallowing
Kimberly assesses and treats pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders and dysphagia, supporting children and families at every step of the eating process form infancy to adulthood.
Consulting
Kimberly provides consultation speech language pathology services to families and school districts in the capital district of NY and surrounding areas to support the academic success of students with medically complex profiles
Assessment
Kimberly completes comprehensive assessments to support diagnosis and treatment of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and feeding and swallowing disorders.
Treatment
As a Speech-language pathologist, Kimberly works to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and feeding and swallowing disorders for children birth to adulthood.
I’ve had the privilege of knowing Kimberly for over 20 years, and I can say without hesitation that she is both exceptionally skilled and a genuinely compassionate person. I first met Kimberly as a colleague, and I was immediately struck by her expertise in assessing and treating pediatric feeding, swallowing, speech, and language disorders with remarkable results. When my daughter was an infant and struggled with dysphagia due to reflux, Kimberly became an invaluable resource and a constant source of support. Since then, I’ve referred many clients, friends, and family to her, and the feedback has always been overwhelmingly positive. Kimberly’s knowledge and dedication are unparalleled. Her work is truly a gift to the community, making a profound difference in the lives of children and their families. ~ Colleague/Parent
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 diverse 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.
In my 25+ years of practice working with children, I have never encountered a more dynamic, holistic, or comprehensive practitioner than my colleague, Kimberly Banker Jefferson. Her expertise in feeding and language is vast, but what truly sets her apart is her remarkable intuition. Kimberly’s therapeutic connection with her students is profound, allowing her to pinpoint the root causes of their challenges with incredible precision. As a team member, I am consistently in awe of the progress she achieves with her students and the depth of her insights. When I collaborate with Kimberly, I know we will work seamlessly together, and I always value her input when coordinating on a case.
~ Colleague