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.
 

Along Dusty Trails: Providing traditional and alternative speech-language programming, offering both 1-1 and social-language group based supports, that are engaging and tailored to each individual’s abilities. Connect and to chat in more detail about your goals!

Beyond Speech Therapy Services: Person-centred speech and language therapy and assessment provided at home in Calgary and southern Alberta and virtually across the province for children and adults with a wide variety of speech and language support needs, including AAC training and support.

Chan, Kelly | 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.

Cherrington, Paula: 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.

Chow, Sue-Len | 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.

Ehr, Sarah | 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.

Kelly, Kirsten | 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.

Kurtz, Carmen: 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.

Lawrie, Trish | M.S., R.SLP: 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.

Lee, Noelle | 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.

Massar, Abbey: Offers functional assessments, consultation, parent coaching and intervention services to toddlers, preschool and school aged children. Focus on play-based and family-centred intervention. Certified in Hanen (More Than Words & Talkability), is a Natural Language Acquisition Trained Clinician and has training with various AAC systems (PECS, PODD, TouchChat, LAMP, Snap Core First, etc.). Sessions mostly offered in her home therapy office but family home sessions may be arranged.

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

Monarch House: A cross-provincial organization dedicated to helping families with developmental delays and disabilities, they have teams of behaviour analysts, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists to provide assessments and support. Their Calgary location offers services in English, French, and Mandarin.

Nature Play: Nature Play provides group and 1:1 nature-based therapy services for children with mild-moderate needs in the areas of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. They serve children of all ages and run our programs out of a small private farm on the SW edge of the city.

O’Sullivan (Teerhuis), Lisa | MSLP, R.SLP, S-LP(C) Speech-Language Pathologist: Assessment, consultation, and treatment services for preschool and school-age children. Including articulation, phonology, apraxia, language comprehension, expressive language, social communication, and developmental delays. Family-centred services provided to children with Autism since 2002.

Pearson, Shaun | 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.

Rocky View Speech Therapy: Rocky View Speech Therapy offers in-home speech therapy for children aged 1 – 18 in Calgary & Cochrane. Our team of Speech-Language Pathologists provide play-based sessions focused on individual needs, empowering children to communicate effectively and build connections. We provide assessment and treatment for a wide range of communication challenges and support FSCD contracts.

Shore, Jared: A professional at the Communication Coaching Centre, with a career spanning over two decades. His expertise lies at the intersection of occupational therapy and speech-language pathology, notably focusing on neurodiverse paediatric clients and their families. Experienced in catering to the diverse needs of clients through Specialized Services (SS) and Behavior Developmental Support (BDS) contracts. Conducting sessions in the comfort of clients’ homes or within the office. His experience as a father to two children, and an uncle to a young adult with autism, informs and inspires his work.

Sloane, Tanya | 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.

Speech Bear: Provides in-home speech and language services for families in Calgary. With an emphasis on family-centered approaches, dedicated to understanding every family’s goals. Design an individualized therapy plan which suits the needs of each family. Direct billing to a number of insurance companies and FSCD support is available.

Speech Matters SLP Services Inc.: Offers Speech and Language assessments (modified for virtual). Serves all ages, with expertise in working with indigenous populations. Services are available in person in Calgary, and virtually throughout AB and BC, and can be offered at FSCD rates or according to Jordan’s Principle.

Szarko, Ryan: 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.

Turner, Sara: Assessment, treatment, and consultation for children and adults with speech (articulation, phonology), language (including use and understanding), or other communication difficulties. Offers services for developmental issues such as Autism and Down syndrome. Family/Caregiver training and home programs available.