Integrated Speech and Behavior (IS&B) is committed to every child having a joyful and personally expressed life with genuine relationships, meaningful interventions, and tailored technology.
ABOUT US
We are a team of passionate and licensed Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) committed to meaningful, research-based outcomes.
Our clinical experience spans the fields of Speech-Language Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), which allows us to teach communication through behaviorally-oriented interventions. Together the individual, parent, and therapist work to identify behaviors and skills that significantly increase quality of life and communication, while decreasing less productive and challenging behaviors.
WHY INTEGRATED SPEECH AND BEHAVIOR?
CREDENTIALED & LICENSED
CREDENTIALED & LICENSED
IS&B employs SLPs with a rare combination of skills in speech, behavior, and technology. We work in the business of humanity and the path is not always linear. Our team understands that together with the family, we will create a program that moves and grows with the individual.
EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE
EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE
The staff of IS&B has experience working in public schools, private schools, clinics, and homes in the areas of: speech-generating devices, apraxia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pivotal Response Training, ABA/Verbal Behavior, literacy, and Social Thinking.
REAL-LIFE APPLICATION
REAL-LIFE APPLICATION
IS&B looks at the whole individual within a global context to ensure that skills are practical and doable within a day-to-day routine, integrating communication fully into the individual’s life in functional and meaningful ways. We work to support families to generalize these skills.
INTEGRATING SPEECH & BEHAVIOR
INTEGRATING SPEECH & BEHAVIOR
Communication is a behavior and it is shapeable. Because our staff specializes in communication AND behavior, we offer a rare and effective service in the community where we can deliver intervention focusing on decreasing unproductive behaviors and increasing communication.
POSITIVE & TEAM-FOCUSED
POSITIVE & TEAM-FOCUSED
We use every resource at our disposal to improve the life of each individual client. As professionals and parents, compassion always comes first. We’re trained to recognize different perspectives and to step into the shoes of each team member in order to bridge a sense of understanding.
TRANSPARENT TREATMENT
TRANSPARENT TREATMENT
We believe that the more people agree and are aligned on a specific program, the better the progress. Families and their teams have access to the individual’s current goals and strategies created by IS&B so that interventions can be active and accountable across environments.
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS
IS&B uses consistent and formal data tracking to measure and graph progress. The data drives our decisions. If progress is not being made, the program is re-evaluated and quickly adjusted to make efficient use of the individual’s/family’s time and resources.
AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS
AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS
IS&B understands that when individuals feel valued and important, they will naturally want to express their unique stories. By creating authentic relationships with our clients, IS&B’s therapists provide the tools and opportunities to allow people to express those stories and communicate with a variety of partners.
COLLABORATION
IS&B believes that effective teams are critical for lasting and meaningful change.
Collaboration is the name of the game, and we LOVE working with other professionals. Given our background, we have the opportunity to bring teams of multiple professionals together with a single set of common goals that we all agree will make the greatest impact on our clients and their families.
Most of our clients receive multiple therapies a week and have numerous interventionists.
In fact, it is unusual for us to represent the only speech language pathologist (SLP) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) on the team. We enjoy partnering with ABA teams and other SLP’s to provide global skill intervention with a focus on improving communication.
OUR SERVICES
We provide direct, weekly intervention for clients using speech-generating devices (SGDs) in their homes, schools, or communities. We work with individuals in the environment where intervention will be most effective and meaningful.
We provide:
- Evaluation to obtain an appropriate speech generating device
- Evaluation of current levels of communication skills through the lens of Speech-Language Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
- Treatment using a combination of evidence-based strategies from the fields of Speech-Language Pathology and ABA.
We teach:
- How and when to communicate
- Responding to different stimuli using functional communication
- Navigation of the client’s device in a systematic way
We provide consultative services to families, clients, and school teams who may not need or cannot coordinate weekly intervention.
We consult on:
- Customization and programming of the device
- Training of device implementation
- Systematic teaching plans using direct and naturalistic strategies across multiple environments
- Strategic written plans for an individual’s communication development
We love what we do and we love teaching others how to do it.
We are transparent and systematic! We problem-solve with parents and professionals regarding every client case to help bring optimism and success to all families, individuals, and therapists. We provide individualized trainings to families and therapy teams about communication plans and teaching strategies specific to an individual.
We present tailored trainings to organizations and companies specializing in speech therapy or ABA, day treatment facilities, schools, and home teams on the following topics:
- ABA Basics and What an SLP Should Know
- Communication Device and ABA Teaching Strategies
- Verbal Behavior and Speech Language Pathology: Combining Perspectives
- How PTs, OTs, and SLPs Can Best Support In-Home ABA Teams
- How SLPs Can Successfully Work with an Individual with Challenging Behaviors
In an attempt to make our services accessible to all families, IS&B accepts:
- Medicaid
- Private payment
- Insurance as an out-of-network provider
As an out-of-network provider, we are able to provide clients who do not have Medicaid with a Super Bill to document our services, so that families can submit the claim and independently pursue reimbursement from their private insurance.
OUR TEAM
AMY FETTER, MS, CCC-SLP, BCBA
Founder & Owner, Integrated Speech & Behavior
- Speech Language Pathologist, MA CCC-SLP (May 2008)
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst, BCBA (October 2014)
- Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) Specialist
- Formal Training in: Kaufman, PROMPT, PECS, LSVT
I am a passionate, dual-certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over 15 years of experience helping individuals with complex communication needs achieve meaningful, life-changing progress. I earned my Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and began my career as a school-based SLP in the Cherry Creek School District. There, I joined the district’s Assistive Technology Team, where I worked alongside fellow SLPs to support individuals using speech-generating devices (SGDs) to communicate.
In 2009, eager to deepen my expertise and better serve individuals with autism, I transitioned to The Joshua School (TJS), a nationally recognized center for autism education. My experience at TJS—collaborating with dedicated therapists, teachers, families, and students—was transformative. It fueled my commitment to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and how it complements speech-language pathology to unlock a child’s full communication potential. In 2014, I became a BCBA and soon after founded Integrated Speech & Behavior (IS&B), where I set out to help families build bridges to meaningful communication and to elevate families expectation of what their children can achieve by providing them with the tools, strategies, and support needed to foster independence, reduce frustration, and develop lasting, functional communication skills.
At IS&B, I specialize in combining AAC strategies with the evidence-based principles of ABA to teach children highly functional, family-valued communication skills. My approach is dynamic, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that every child can make meaningful progress with the right tools and guidance. I have very little tolerance for stagnation. I believe progress should be visible, purposeful, and empowering for both the child and their family. I hire therapists who share this belief.
I know firsthand the power of equipping children, families, and professionals with strategies that truly matter—ones that reduce barriers, increase independence, and make communication more natural and joyful. By integrating speech-language pathology and ABA, we work to transform challenges into opportunities and cultivate skills that significantly improve quality of life.
As a clinician, trainer, and consultant, I’m committed to empowering families to become confident advocates and active participants in their child’s communication journey. Together, we identify and teach behaviors and skills that matter most—skills that foster connection, reduce frustration, and build a foundation for lifelong success.
KATE BRENNAN, MS, CCC-SLP
- Speech Language Pathologist, MA CCC-SLP
- Formal Training in: PROMPT, PECS
My interest in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) first began during my time as an undergrad in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program at the Pennsylvania State University. In the university clinic, I had the opportunity to observe a client trialing a device for the first time. Over subsequent sessions, I watched this individual learn to use this device to communicate, connect, and express preferences. I was amazed and wanted to learn more. I spent that following summer working at a camp for children with special needs, and again, witnessed the benefits of AAC.
Shortly thereafter, I moved to Vermont and completed my Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Vermont. I have spent the past few years working in various settings, including early intervention, special purpose preschool programs, and a multidisciplinary clinic. Throughout those experiences, I have found my passion for working with, and advocating for, individuals with complex communication needs.
My therapy style is play-based and client- and family-centered. I’m excited to be a part of Integrated Speech & Behavior and look forward to continuing to pursue my interest in AAC, to teach functional communication, and to improve the quality of life for my clients and their families.
CARLY HAMMELRATH, MS, CCC-SLP
- Speech Language Pathologist
My passion for speech and language began in Ohio, where I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Science from The Ohio State University. I continued my education at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, earning my Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. During this time, I worked with individuals across a variety of communicative needs, including articulation, voice, swallowing, and aural rehabilitation.
It was during graduate school that I discovered my love for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Hands-on coursework and meaningful experiences with AAC systems connected me to the communicators and families who rely on these tools—ultimately igniting my passion for supporting individuals with complex communication needs.
After graduation, I moved to Denver and began my career at Integrated Speech & Behavior. I have had the privilege of working with children of all ages and abilities, collaborating with families to create individualized, strengths-based intervention plans. My approach focuses on empowering families with effective communication strategies to foster meaningful connections in everyday life.
I look forward to partnering with your child and family to help them grow, communicate, and thrive!
MOLLY STRAUSS, MS, CCC-SLP
- Speech Language Pathologist
I am a licensed and ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist with a strong background in supporting children with diverse communication needs, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related developmental conditions. Before joining Integrated Speech & Behavior, I worked as a school-based SLP at The Joshua School in Boulder, CO. There, I specialized in assessing and designing individualized speech-language interventions while guiding educational teams on communication strategies, including Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems.
My experience spans in-home pediatric therapy and research-focused intervention through the Northwestern Early Intervention Research Group, where I also contributed to clinician training. These experiences have strengthened my passion for creating accessible and effective communication pathways for children across varied settings.
I believe in a collaborative, child-led approach to therapy and focus on empowering families to support their child’s communication growth in meaningful ways. Helping children find their voices, connect with others, and reach their full potential is what inspires me every day.
I’m excited to bring my experience and passion to the team at Integrated Speech & Behavior and look forward to working with you and your child!
JOIN OUR TEAM
Send your resume and cover letter to amyfetter@integratedsb.com and we’ll get back to you shortly!
FAQ
Here is a snapshot of how we combine strategies and knowledge from both fields to address communication.
As SLPs we’ve spent years working to better understand the scope and sequence of receptive and expressive language development including syntax, semantic, and articulation development. We work to identify where an individual may have communication impairment, within the very dynamic system of communication. As behavior analysts, we also explore what stimuli the individual is successful in responding to, while concurrently identifying stimuli they are struggling to learn to respond to. We use effective teaching techniques such as shaping, chaining, stimulus control, prompting, and prompt fading to teach skills. We collect data to track change over time, and measure our goals to ensure our treatment strategies are effective. We use reinforcement strategies to increase independence and frequency by which individuals communicate, to ensure that all people have a functional communication system.
Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. Specific to communication, SLPs specialize in understanding the areas of speech production and fluency, language, cognition, voice, resonance, and hearing.
At IS&B we are proud speech language pathologists, but we’re also a little different. We address the above areas of communication through a behavioral lens, which helps us to be systematic, dynamic, and effective interventionists. It is the integration of these methods that makes us successful at working with very dynamic and complex individuals.
We realize you can Google, “What is ABA? But the real question is, “How do we explain the ways ABA guides our practice?”
ABA is founded on 7 Dimensions. In order to truly “do ABA” and to be effective at what we do, we have to employ all seven dimensions. Treatment that does not feature every dimension is incomplete and potentially compromised. As behaviorally oriented speech language pathologists, we live by these principles, but we do so with a communication twist.
Summary of the 7 Dimensions
- Applied: socially significant behaviors are chosen for behavior change (e.g., improving communication)
- Behavioral: observable and measurable behaviors are targeted in intervention
- Analytic: decisions are data driven
- Technological: interventions are described well enough that they can be implemented by others with basic training
- Conceptually Systematic: interventions are consistent with the principles demonstrated in the literature
- Effective: interventions are monitored to evaluate the impact of the intervention on a specific behavior
- Generality: skills occur in environments other than where they were directly taught
CONTACT
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 5:30 pm