A neurodiversity affirming approach to speech and language care
Total Communication Therapies provides home and community based services for individuals in Monroe and Ontario Counties. Tele-therapy services are offered for individuals residing in New York and Vermont. Through a neurodiversity affirming lens and a focus on the individual as a whole, Total Communication Therapies uses evidenced-based practices to support the areas of Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Gestalt Language Processing, and Gender Affirming Voice Care.
Our mission is to support individuals and their families in expressing themselves in their truest form, whether that’s spoken language, a speech-generating device, or speaking in a way that sounds like YOU. Total Communication Therapies uses an inclusive approach to ensure our clients needs are top priority.
Therapy Services
At Total Communication Therapies, we offer one-to-one therapy sessions based in your home or in the community. Certain therapies, such as gender affirming care, are offered via tele-health. Services are currently provided in-person for individuals ages five and up in Monroe and Ontario Counties. Tele-health services are offered for individuals ages five and up residing in New York and Vermont. Total Communication Therapies works with individuals with the following needs:
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Gestalt Language Processing
Gender Affirming Voice
Evaluation Services
Total Communication Therapies offers evaluations for a wide range of needs. Please contact us to schedule a free consultation to determine your exact evaluation needs.
Parent Coaching
Total Communication Therapies provides one-on-one parent coaching in the areas of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Gestalt Language Processing.
Kendall Ware, M.S. CCC-SLP, TSSLD
I am a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with experience working with individuals with a variety of communication needs. I have experience working with preschool-aged students, school-aged students, adults, and communication device users. I am licensed in the state of New York, and I am licensed to practice tele-therapy in the state of Vermont. I hold the Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
I specialize in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), gestalt language processing, and gender affirming voice care. I am passionate about assisting complex communicators to express themselves in their most authentic way. I strongly believe in teaching individuals self-advocacy skills to aid in the expansion of independence. I am a strong advocate for all of my clients.
My therapy style is truly unique to each individual. I approach therapy through a neurodiversity-affirming lens, looking to discover the changes that can be made in an environment to support an individual, rather than changing the individual to meet the needs of their environment. Therapy sessions have a strong focus on connection over compliance and building a trusting relationship with my clients. Sessions follow a client-led approach that incorporate an individual’s preferred interests.
Advanced Trainings and Certificates
Gestalt Language Processing for Natural Language Acquisition
AAC for the Gestalt Language Processor
AAC Trainings (LAMP Words for Life, TouchChat, Grid 3)
