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Speech and Language Therapy
Communicate with Confidence
Speech and Language Therapy
Communicate with Confidence
Welcome to Inclusive Speech & Language Services!
About Us
Inclusive Speech & Language Services is a speech-language pathology private practice in Buffalo, NY. We provide exceptional and comprehensive clinical services for individuals and families with communication and swallowing needs of all ages. We accept most insurance providers as well as private pay individuals.
Our Team
Ana Buettner (Canale), M.S. CCC-SLP/L, TSSLD
Owner & Speech-Language Pathologist
Ana grew up in Buffalo and is now the proud Owner and Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) at Inclusive Speech & Language Services. She is licensed in New York State, nationally credentialed from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA), and received a Professional Teaching Certification in Speech and Language Disabilities.
Ana received her Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Kent State University with minors in American Sign Language, Spanish, and Psychology. She continued her education to obtain a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Gallaudet University. At Gallaudet, Ana became proficient in American Sign Language from being immersed in the Deaf Community everyday. Ana is a strong believer that knowing ASL has made her a better SLP.
After graduating from Gallaudet, Ana returned home to Buffalo and began her career as an SLP. She has worked in a variety of settings. These include private practices, early intervention, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and a Deaf school. Ana's experiences range from newborns to palliative care patients who presented with various communication and swallowing disorders. Currently, she works at a St. Mary’s School for the Deaf, her private practice; Inclusive Speech & Language Services, and serves as an Adjunct Professor at Buffalo State University. Ana's interests include the Deaf and hard of hearing and linguistically/culturally-diverse populations, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and early intervention.
Ana resides in Clarence, New York with her husband and Cavapoo puppies; Oliver & Ivory. When not in the office, she enjoys traveling, cheering on the Buffalo Bills, exercising, and attending concerts.
Kelly Brownell, M.A. CCC-SLP/L, TSSLD
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kelly is New York State licensed, nationally credentialed from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA), and holds a Professional Teaching Certification in Speech and Language Disabilities.
Kelly received a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University at Buffalo.
Kelly has worked in a variety of settings and has extensive experience with children who have developmental disabilities. Her experiences include alternative communication devices, early intervention, and providing family education and working with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Our Mission
Inclusive Speech & Language Services is grounded in the practice of inclusivity.
We believe that communication is a human right and the foundation of connection and belonging.
Our staff provides equal access to opportunities and resources and ensures that everyone feels welcomed, valued, and respected. Inclusive cultivates a safe and positive environment to promote communication.
Our therapists are devoted to providing exceptional, evidence-based, holistic, and culturally-responsive clinical services. Inclusive supports all language and modalities of communication with the goal of achieving effective communication for every client.
We advocate for individuals with communication and swallowing needs, their families, as well as the profession through our commitment of being life-long learners and fostering growth in the field.
Our Approach
At Inclusive, we take an inclusive, compassionate, empathetic, and holistic approach. We focus on the whole person, not just their communication skills. Our team of experienced professionals provide personalized sessions that are tailored to the unique and specific needs of each client and their families to ensure they achieve their goals.
Our Services
Speech Sound Production
Speech Sound Production
Speech Sound Production
- Articulation
- Phonology
- Childhood Apraxia of Speech
- Dysarthria
- Apraxia
Language
Speech Sound Production
Speech Sound Production
- Expressive Language
- Receptive Language
- Literacy
- Aphasia
Hearing
Speech Sound Production
- Aural Re/Habilitation
- Central Auditory Processing
- Hearing Screening
Cognitive-Communication
- Attention
- Memory
- Perception
- Insight & Judgement
- Organization
- Orientation
- Problem Solving
- Reasoning
- Executive Function
- Metacognition
Feeding & Swallowing
- Lactation Consultant
Voice & Resonance
- Gender-Affirming Voice Therapy
Fluency
Augmentative & Alterative Communication
Augmentative & Alterative Communication
Augmentative & Alterative Communication
Augmentative & Alterative Communication
Augmentative & Alterative Communication
Social Communication
Augmentative & Alterative Communication
Social Communication
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