Speech Therapists

What is a Speech-Language Pathologist?

Speech-language Pathologists are university-educated, clinically trained and registered health care professionals who work with people having problems communicating. They provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment to people of all ages, often beginning soon after birth. Speech-language pathologists work with people who may have trouble: learning to talk, pronouncing words, finding the right words, listening and understanding, using their voice correctly, stuttering, feeding and swallowing and reading, writing and learning. They also work with communication problems related to conditions such as hearing loss, stroke, head injuries, neurological disorders, Autism, and Down Syndrome.

The Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA) has a search engine for SLP’s and Audiologists that includes names of members who are willing to be directly contacted by the public.
 

 
Abbey Massar, SLP

Neurodiversity affirming therapist who uses a play-based and child-led approach to therapy. Therapist has training in Natural Language Acquisition and supporting sensory needs and AAC. Area of expertise are neurodivergent clients, sensory needs, natural language acquisition, late talkers, early articulation/phonological delays, etc. Most assessments are informal and play based, they are able to accommodate formal assessments as requested (E.g., PUF coding, supplement formal psychology and/or paediatric assessments, etc.). Willing to work within an MDT.

     
    Along Dusty Trails

    An approved provider of SLP services through FSCD. Provides traditional and alternative speech-language programming, including nature and/or community based intervention. Offering both individual services and social-language therapy play groups. Area of expertise is nature based therapy for children of all abilities; SLP supports for newcomer and/or trauma impacted families. Provides SLP services – speech, expressive & receptive language, literacy, social communication and various assessments. Willing to work within an MDT. Works within FSCD rates. Contact to discuss payment options.

       
      Ascend Pediatrics

      Has a team of Aides, Behavioral Specialists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Physical Therapists, Psychologists, Respite, Social Activities, Speech & Language Pathologists offering play based in-home private therapy. They are located in Cochrane but also serve Canmore, Chestermere, Banff, Airdrie, and Calgary, AB. Assessments they offer are ASD Diagnostic, Psyco-educational assessments, Giftedness, Fluency, Language and speech sounds, language and literacy, sensory processing, fine motor and visual motor integration, Gross motor and Developmental coordination. They have a social thinking program and offer small interactive respite groups, summer camps and more. They offer a sliding fee scale.

         
        Beth McEwen

        Assessment and treatment of preschool and school-age children with speech production, language disorders, stuttering or language/learning difficulties including Autism or PDD.

           
          Beyond Speech Therapy Services Inc.

          Provides Neurodiversity affirming, Holistic therapy services. They believe that skills are interconnected and a team based approach is an important way to develop skills through a multidisciplinary lens. They focus on creating strategies and supports that can be easily implemented at home, and in the community. Their area of expertise is ADHD, Language Disorders, Literacy Development, Fine Motor Delay & Social Emotional Learning. They provide Speech Language Therapy (SLP), Occupational Therapy (OT) & Behaviour Consulting Services.They offer Language Assessment, Speech Assessment, Fine Motor Assessment, Sensory Profile Assessments, Gross Motor Assessments & Behaviour Assessments. They direct bill FSCD and some private health insurance companies.

             
            Carmen Kurtz

            Preschool and school-aged children with articulation, phonology, language, fluency or learning difficulties including areas of Autism/PDD. Early intervention programming for children with special needs, adult articulation.

               
              Connecting Dots

              Connecting Dots is a family centered agency in Calgary, Alberta. They provide support for children, youth and parents in their natural environments, such as home, school or local communities. They use play therapy, evidence-based practices and neuro-diversity affirming approaches to help families learn and grow to meet their potential. Their area of expertise is pan-disability and they offer in-home or online therapy services including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, and Physiotherapy. They also offer counseling for iIndividuals and families. They provide Speech-language, Psycho-Educational & Occupational Therapy assessments.They offer direct billing to FSCD & work within FSCD rates.

                 
                Focus on Fun Speech Therapy for Kids

                Supports autistic children experiencing speech-language difficulties. They use play-based therapy that incorporates evidence-based practices, a neurodiversity-affirming approach & parent coaching. Their area of expertise is receptive and expressive language, speech sound production, Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), stuttering, pre-literacy skills, and social communication. They offer Speech and Language assessments and are willing to work within an MDT.

                   
                  Jared Shore: Speech-Language Pathologist and Occupational Therapist – The Communication Coaching Centre

                  Dual certified Occupational Therapist and Speech-Language Pathologist works privately or through FSCD contracts providing services for BDS, SS and Social Skills. Therapy is provided in the office or in the family home. Has a focus on autism, augmentative communication, picky eating, sensory processing and uses a variety of approaches.

                     
                    Kelly Chan | M.Sc., R.SLP

                    Specializes in providing support for preschool and school-aged autistic children and their families through a neurodiversity-affirming lens built on trust, safety, and connection. Currently taking FSCD contracts in NW Calgary, or virtually anywhere in AB.

                       
                      Kirsten Kelly | M.S. R.SLP

                      I provide services from assessment to intervention for children of all ages. I provide services through play and multisensory activities with hands-on engagement! I am able to provide services in my home therapy office, or in family homes. I have access to assistants/aides if needed as well.

                         
                        Monarch House

                        Monarch House provides family-centered, seamless services that are interdisciplinary and evidence-based to families and individuals with behavioral, communication, learning, and motor needs across the lifespan. Supports both Specialized Services (SS) contracts and Developmental Behaviour Support (DBS) contracts. They provide services in agency settings, family home or school. They offer Aide Support, Behavioral Specialist, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychologist, Speech & Language Pathology. They direct billing to FSCD and offer FSCD Rates.

                           
                          Nature Play Ltd.

                          Nature Play uses the inherently therapeutic properties of nature to enhance all areas of child development. They use primarily a group approach to support kids in building skills and confidence with experienced occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and speech-language pathologists. Their programs are 100% outdoors (weather permitting). Their area of expertise is developmental delay, sensory-processing disorder, gross motor delays, developmental coordination disorder, down syndrome, language/communication delays. Their approach is primarily group OT, PT, social skills. They offer speech and language, occupational therapy (fine motor, sensory processing, etc), and physiotherapy/gross motor assessments and are willing to work within an MDT.

                             
                            Noelle Lee | M.A., R.SLP, CCC-SLP, S-LP(C)

                            Works with individuals of all ages and abilities on speech sound delays, including articulation, phonology, and motor speech disorders (eg: childhood apraxia of speech), fluency disorders (eg: stuttering), language learning delays, cognitive-communication challenges, pre-literacy difficulties, and social communication challenges. Is PROMPT (level 2) bridging trained. Sessions can be in-home, online or at her clinic. Direct billing for some insurance companies and FSCD available.

                               
                              O’Sullivan (Teerhuis), Lisa: MSLP, R.SLP, S-LP(C) Speech-Language Pathologist – A Way With Words SLP Inc.

                              Has been working with autistic kids and their families for 20+ years, and is very passionate about helping these little people find their voices, using a total communication approach which often includes AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) tools. Is particularly excited about the gains they’ve seen after implementing Gestalt Language Processing strategies, and loves empowering the families with this knowledge too. Areas of expertise are ADHD, ADD, GDD. They offer holistic, direct/indirect, play-based, functional, consultation services. They offer direct billing to FSCD.

                                 
                                Paula Cherrington

                                Concentrates on assessment, treatment and consultation for preschool and school-age speech or language disorders. Services available for early intervention programming, PDD/Autism, and apraxia.

                                   
                                  Pediatric Foundations

                                  Offers in home OT and SLP services using a play based and family centred approach. They believe each family is unique and the strategies provided should reflect that. Using your environment, interests, and natural family dynamic to find strategies that fit your values and lifestyle.

                                     
                                    Ryan Szarko

                                    Dialog Speech Therapy is operated by Ryan Szarko, Registered Speech-Language Pathologist. Ryan provides services to both children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder throughout Calgary.

                                       
                                      Rocky View Speech Therapy

                                      Rocky View Speech Therapy offers in-home and virtual speech therapy for individuals of all ages in Calgary and surrounding areas (including Didsbury, Olds & Carstairs). They provide play-based and neurodiversity-affirming sessions tailored to individual needs, addressing various communication challenges. Their SLPs are trained in a wide range of areas beyond ASD, including ADHD, childhood apraxia of speech, Gestalt Language Processing, language delays, speech sound disorders, social communication difficulties, and fluency disorders. They also provide parent training and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) support. They provide both informal and formal communication assessments and are willing to work within an MDT.

                                         
                                        Sarah Ehr | M.Sc. R.SLP(C)

                                        Early interventionist for children aged 6 months to 6 years. Communication and feeding intervention and assessments can be provided in the family home, community, or through teletherapy. Sessions are family-centred, play-based, and through the lens of Autism Acceptance. Hanen Certified and trained in SOS Approach to Feeding.

                                           
                                          Shaun Pearson | M.Sc.A, R.SLP, S-LP(C

                                          Assessment and treatment for pre-school, school-age children and adults. Offering services for a wide range of communication challenges (early language delays, articulation, apraxia, language understanding, social communication, and stuttering). Can provide assistance for those needing assistive technology/AAC in order to communicate. FSCD and tele-therapy services are also provided.

                                             
                                            Speech Bear

                                            Provides in-home speech and language services for families in Calgary. Emphasizes family-centered approaches with a dedication to understanding every family’s goals. Their area of expertise is speech disorders and bilingualism. They offer direct billing to FSCD and some insurance companies. They are willing to work within and/or coordinate an MDT.

                                               
                                              Speech Matters SLP Services Inc.

                                              Team of SLPs, OTs and Behaviour Consultants providing pan disability services across BC and AB. Offers Standardized SLP and OT assessments & multidisciplinary assessments for diagnosis. Willing to work within and/or coordinate a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). Provides Gender Affirming Voice Therapy and works with Indigenous families and communities. Direct billing to FSCD, and other Private Health Insurance Companies and work within FSCD rates.

                                                 
                                                Sue-Len Chow | M.S. R.SLP

                                                At Spoken Harmony: Providing assessment to intervention for children in the areas of language development, speech clarity, and more. We seek to treat your child’s communication concerns with a holistic, family centered approach. In-home or virtual services available. Training in Floortime, Oral Placement, and Myofunctional therapies. Currently not taking on any new clients/families as of May 2024.

                                                   
                                                  Tanya Sloane | M.Sc., R.SLP, S-LP (C)

                                                  Concentration: Assessment, treatment, and consultation services for preschool and school-age children. Screening services available. PROMPT Level 1 certified, Hanen certified (It Takes Two to Talk, Learning Language and Loving It, More Than Words, and Talkability). Able to work with a variety of communication needs and disorders including apraxia, autism, LD, brain injury, and ADHD.

                                                     
                                                    Trish Lawrie | M.S. R.SLP

                                                    At Achievements Unlimited. Specializes in supporting both preschool and school-aged children within FSCD-funded programs, offering comprehensive therapy services for a range of developmental needs. Uses a neuro affirming and trauma-informed approach, ensuring a sensitive and understanding environment for children. Works collaboratively within a transdisciplinary team to address needs including speech sound delays, AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), language learning delays, cognitive-communication challenges, pre-literacy difficulties, and social communication challenges. All sessions are conducted in the comfort of the child’s home, and the billing process directly interfaces with FSCD, adhering to their established rates.