Services

I offer the following services:

  • I offer comprehensive speech and language assessments tailored to your child’s needs. I use a combination of standardized tests and informal tools to build a well-rounded picture of your child’s communication strengths and challenges. Assessment results guide individualized therapy goals and next steps.

  • Therapy sessions are child-led and play-based, with a focus on building connection, confidence, and communication. I draw on neurodiversity-affirming practices to support each child in ways that respect their unique strengths and preferences. Parents are welcome and encouraged to be part of the process.

  • I offer coaching for parents and educators who want practical, individualized strategies to support a child's communication. Whether we're building routines at home or adjusting supports in the classroom, I work collaboratively to help adults feel confident and equipped to meet each child’s unique needs.

  • I offer consultative support to families, educators, and teams seeking guidance on how to best support a child’s communication. Whether you have questions about AAC, language development, or daily communication strategies, I’m here to collaborate and help you feel confident in your role.

  • I provide detailed reports that summarize assessment findings, therapy goals, and progress. Reports can be shared with schools, pediatricians, or used to support funding applications such as FSCD.

practice areas

I provide therapy in the following areas:

  • Many autistic children benefit from support that honours their need for sensory input and emotional regulation. I use a neurodiversity-affirming approach, which means I value all forms of communication and work collaboratively with families to support connection and confidence. Therapy may include sensory regulation strategies, AAC, gestalts, and parent coaching.

  • I support children who are learning to understand language. This includes following directions, understanding questions, learning basic concepts (e.g., colours, sizes, attributes, spatial concepts), and making sense of stories and conversations. I use play-based strategies and visuals to help children build comprehension in meaningful, engaging ways.

  • Expressive language is how a child communicates thoughts, needs, and ideas using words, signs, visuals, or a communication device. I help children expand their vocabulary, combine words, and use grammar to express themselves clearly and effectively.

  • If your child has difficulty saying certain sounds or is hard to understand, I can help them develop clearer speech. Therapy is tailored to your child’s developmental stage and learning style, and progress is supported through fun, motivating activities.

  • CAS is a motor planning difficulty that can make it hard for children to say sounds, syllables, and words clearly. I use evidence-based approaches to support motor learning, including lots of practice in a playful, pressure-free setting that encourages success and builds confidence.

  • I support children who stutter in building communication confidence. Therapy may focus on reducing tension, increasing fluency, and developing strategies for smoother speech — always in a way that’s positive, affirming, and child-centered.

  • For children who speak comfortably in some settings but not others, I offer gentle, step-by-step support. Therapy focuses on reducing anxiety and increasing communication in a safe, trusting environment, with a strong focus on parent involvement and collaboration with other caregivers or educators.

  • AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. I support children who are non-speaking or minimally speaking by introducing and modeling AAC tools such as speech-generating devices, picture symbols, and core boards. My approach is neurodiversity-affirming and play-based, with a strong focus on caregiver coaching to ensure AAC is integrated into everyday routines. All forms of communication are valid—and every child deserves a voice.

session info

I provide in-person therapy sessions in Calgary:

  • The current rate is $160 per hour for assessment or therapy sessions. Indirect time (e.g., report writing, FSCD documentation)
    is also billed at $160 per hour. After each session, you will receive an invoice that can be submitted to your insurance provider for reimbursement. Parents are responsible for determining their coverage for SLP services and for submitting claims. FSCD funding may also be available. We are happy to support families with FSCD contracts. Please note that
    our rate is higher than what FSCD reimburses.

  • Speech-language therapy is offered in person for children living in Calgary, Alberta. Sessions take place at my home office in Crestmont SW or in your home (depending on your location). Please note that there is a mileage fee for sessions in your home.

  • In-person sessions are 60 minutes and include direct therapy, parent coaching, and review of strategies/home practice.

  • Sessions can occur weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Frequency depends on your child’s goals, funding/benefits, and scheduling. We will work together during the first session to create a treatment plan that works for your family.