Our Team

Talar received her Master of Health Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Toronto. She also holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto Scarborough, where she completed a double major in Neuroscience and French and a minor in Psychology.

She has gained clinical experience providing assessment, consultation, and treatment services to both children and adults in a variety of settings including clinics, hospitals, and the community. Talar has worked with clients with disorders in developmental language, articulation and phonology, motor speech, social communication, acquired language, and cognitive communication, among others.

This dedicated team member values using an individualized, functional, and client-centred approach to therapy in collaboration with families in order to achieve optimal outcomes.

Talar is trained in Hanen’s ‘It Takes Two to Talk’® program for early language development. She has also participated in the Ontario Aphasia Centre’s Interest Group Knowledge Exchange Day and has completed the safeTALK workshop for suicide alertness. She continues to expand her knowledge base and hone her professional skills by participating in various continuing education activities. 

Talar is fluent in English, French, Arabic, and Armenian. 

Alyssa Prooday is a passionate and empathetic Speech Language Pathology Assistant.

Alyssa has extensive experience working with children with language, communication, social, and developmental issues all while collaborating with parents and teachers.

She works especially well with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Using a play-based approach when working in private, group, and school settings, Alyssa is dedicated to achieving her client's communication goals while simultaneously making therapy engaging and stimulating.

She is trilingual and fluent in English, Russian, and French.

Anisha received her bachelor’s degree from Simon Fraser University in 2018. In 2020, she received her Master of Science (MSc) degree in Speech and Language Therapy from City, University of London (UK). Anisha has worked in London as a school-based therapist where she has assessed, diagnosed, and treated school-aged children with difficulties such as receptive and expressive language, articulation and phonology, fluency, social communication, and pre-literacy skills (e.g. phonological awareness and processing speed). She has worked with a diverse range of children and has experience supporting and contributing to education health care plans.

Anisha is a friendly, passionate, and motivated Speech-Language Pathologist. She strongly believes in collaborative practice, where she works closely with people within the profession, outside the profession, and with clients and family members. She sets functional therapy goals to improve daily communication barriers using evidence-based approaches. Anisha speaks English fluently and is conversational in Gujarati.

Anastasia is an enthusiastic and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist. She received her Master’s of Health Science in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Toronto. She also holds an Honours degree in Linguistics and Minor in Psychology from the University of Concordia in Montreal. She is fluent in French and Greek, and conversational in Spanish. She holds a certification in Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia (SCA).

Anastasia finds creative ways to make therapy fun and engaging. Anastasia embraces diversity and holds culturally competent care at the forefront of her practice. She uses an evidence-based and family-centred approach to optimize every client's care.

She has experience in assessing and treating language, articulation, literacy, fluency, motor speech, cognitive communication, social communication, and voice disorders. She has experience working with various populations, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Cerebral Palsy, and Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). 

Aniqa is a passionate Speech - Language Pathologist in the making. She is currently completing her master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology at the University of Toronto. She has work and volunteer experience with the geriatric and paediatric populations. Her area of expertise includes articulation disorders, voice disorders, expressive/ receptive language, and literacy.

Aniqa has experience working with school aged children with autism spectrum disorder as well as various developmental delays. She is well oriented with alternative strategies to encourage communication including AAC devices, PECS, and visual schedules.

Prior to entering her master’s program Aniqa graduated with Honours in Cognitive Science of Language at McMaster University. She provides services in English, Urdu, and Hindi.

Aniqa is a strong proponent of interdisciplinary care. She is committed to providing client focused intervention that encourages meaningful translation to everyday communication.

Brenda Trinh is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist at Speech Link. She is fluent in English and conversational Vietnamese. She completed her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Health Studies from the University of Waterloo. She then pursued her interest in working with clinical populations and completed her Master of Clinical Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Western Ontario.

Brenda has clinical experiences in assessing and treating children with articulation difficulties, motor speech disorders and language delays. She is also well prepared to work with adolescents and older adults with voice disorders, fluency disorders and aphasia.

Brenda is a compassionate and caring clinician who prioritizes a personalized approach to therapy. She is highly driven to work with clients and their families to empower them in making meaningful differences in their lives.

Bronte completed a Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Waterloo. She then went on to complete her Masters of Science Applied in Speech-Language Pathology from McGill University. She holds a certification in Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia (SCA).

Bronte has clinical experience assessing and treating individuals with motor speech, fluency, articulation, cognitive communication, and language disorders. She also has experience in the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices, utilizing them in therapy and other environments.

Bronte is a dedicated and caring clinician that understands the importance of ongoing professional education in the field. She is committed to providing evidence-based care that is family-centred to ensure that parents develop the tools to facilitate their child’s learning.

Christine is an empathetic and motivated Speech Language Pathology Assistant. She has completed her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Toronto specializing in Psycho Linguistics.

She values meaningful connections with clients and has a good insight into clients’ needs and abilities. Throughout her experiences, Christine has encountered working with children and adults from diverse backgrounds providing different needs such as receptive and expressive language, articulation, language, and literacy.

She has also experienced working with clients and their families in order to best address clients’ goals. She strives to create a welcoming environment where everyone can feel comfortable, heard and confident working towards their communication goals.

Christine is fluent in English, Korean and knows basic American Sign Language (ASL).

Daisy is an attentive and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant. She has completed her Honours Bachelor’s Degree of Science from the University of Toronto with a double major in Human Biology and Psychology.
She values building meaningful rapport with the individual and their family to establish a better understanding of their target goals and plan needs.

Daisy has experience in delivering individualized evidence-based intervention to a diverse group of individuals, specifically those with Autism Spectrum Disorder and various learning disabilities. Her enthusiastic approach to sessions helps to keep students engaged and excited in their own learning. Daisy’s goal is to foster a positive environment for all individuals to feel well-supported during their interactions within sessions. She hopes by celebrating wins along the way, that the individual can feel empowered and confident in their accomplishments and progress.

She is also fluent in English, Cantonese, and understands basic Mandarin.

Daniella Manna is a compassionate and enthusiastic speech-language pathologist who completed her Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at McMaster University. She also holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology and Immunology from the University of Toronto.

Daniella has obtained a wide range of experience working in various clinical settings including children's treatment centres, schools, hospitals, client homes and other community settings. She has provided in-person and virtual services to both pediatric and adult clients with acquired and developmental language disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, motor speech disorders, fluency disorders, social communication disorders, cognitive-communication disorders, and swallowing disorders. She has also worked closely with children with complex developmental disabilities, including Autism and Down Syndrome, and their families.

Daniella is passionate about adapting her intervention approach to meet the unique needs of each client, and she strives to implement the best evidence-based interventions that will maximize their functional communication skills. She is dedicated to continuous development of her clinical skills through participation in workshops and training programs, to ensure quality care for all of her clients.

Gabrielle believes in creating fun, inclusive play-based therapy to motivate children to reach their goals. She has experience in the areas of language, literacy, social communication, skill acquisition programming, and play-based programming.

She specializes in working with children and teens diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and has experience as a lead therapist in Applied Behaviour Analysis.

She is passionate about advocating for the communicating needs of her clients and has experience with Alternative and Augmentative Communication such as PECS, ProloQuo2Go, and LAMP. Gabrielle is fluent in both English and Spanish!

Ingrid is a compassionate Speech-Language Pathology Assistant who has experience with children of different ages, ranging from preschoolers to school-age children, in a variety of settings including schools, clinics and community centres. Ingrid received her Master of Science in Educational Speech-Language Pathology and Learning Disabilities from the Education University of Hong Kong. She has worked as a school-based Speech-Language Pathologist in Hong Kong to assess and treat school-age children with language, articulation, pragmatics, fluency and voice problems.

Ingrid appreciates the uniqueness in every child. She is inspired by the quote ‘if a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn’. Thus, to expand her knowledge base on different approaches and specific needs of various populations, she has completed courses on diverse topics such as Oral Placement Therapy and Registered Behaviour Technician. Ingrid also believes the establishment of positive rapport with children is a key to success. When children feel engaged, valued and supported, their motivation to learn and improve can be fostered!

Ingrid appreciates the uniqueness in every child. She is inspired by the quote ‘if a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn’. Thus, to expand her knowledge base on different approaches and specific needs of various populations, she has completed courses on diverse topics such as Oral Placement Therapy and Registered Behaviour Technician. Ingrid also believes the establishment of positive rapport with children is a key to success. When children feel engaged, valued and supported, their motivation to learn and improve can be fostered!

Ingrid is trilingual and is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Jody is a passionate and enthusiastic speech-language pathologist. She completed her Honours Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Waterloo and her Master of Clinical Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Western University.

Jody is bilingual and is fluent in both English and Cantonese. Jody has clinical experiences providing assessment and treatment for articulation, literacy, developmental language disorders, acquired language disorders and fluency for both children and adults.

Jody has a passion for the pediatric population and is committed to evidence-based therapy that is fun, engaging and client-centered. She loves to find creative ways to engage both the child and their families in care that is tailored and individualized to their needs and interests.

Joyce is an enthusiastic and creative speech-language pathologist, with experience working with both pediatric and adult populations. She received her Honours Bachelor of Science degree from McMaster University, and her Master of Clinical Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Western University. She is bilingual and can provide services in both English and Cantonese.

Joyce takes pride in providing client-centred, individualized therapy to target the unique needs of each client. She is also dedicated to supporting clients and their family members by providing them with the resources necessary to help clients reach their full potential. Joyce is experienced with working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down Syndrome. She also has experience with providing articulation, motor speech, developmental language disorder, acquired language disorders, fluency, voice, and resonance therapy for children and adults.

Joyce understands the importance of ongoing professional education in the field, and continually strives to use evidence-based practice in her therapy. She recognizes the importance of individualized therapy and is dedicated to providing effective therapy to each client.

Kira is an innovative and affable Speech Language Pathology Assistant. Participating in York University’s Kinesiology and Psychology double degree program, Kira discovered that Speech Therapy was a natural expression of her passion for communication, languages and health sciences.  

She has had the pleasure of learning about speech and language through various mediums, across diverse populations; Working with the adult population at the Aphasia Institute supporting adults with Aphasia, and working with the Deafblind population at the Canadian Helen Keller Centre, providing services in American Sign Language, Tactile Sign and 2-Hand Manual.

Kira also has experience supporting speech therapies in schools, working with children with ASD using AAC devices, assessing students’ pre-literacy skills (phonological/phonemic awareness and phonics) by observing early word decoding strategies, and assessing proficiency in a second/third language (English/French/Spanish).

Kira currently specializes in therapies focusing on articulation, literacy and speech & play therapy.  

Kira provides services in English, French and American Sign Language, and is conversational in Spanish. Her goal is to empower those facing communication barriers to lead lives with connection and autonomy.

Leslei is an enthusiastic and highly motivated Communicative Disorders Assistant who has 6+ years of experience working with the pediatric population. She received her Honours Degree in Psycholinguistics (the science of the mechanics of language) at the University of Toronto. She is certified in TESOL,TEFL, and trained in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). She is currently working towards a masters in Speech-Language Pathology. She has several years of experience in speech language pathology/therapy in schools, clinics, and hospitals. As a learning specialist, she also specializes in teaching reading, writing, math, and special education.

Leslei is a bilingual Communicative Disorders assistant. She is fluent in English and conversational Vietnamese. She has clinical experiences in assessing and treating children with articulation, literacy, fluency, motor speech, cognitive communication, feeding, and social communication. She has experience working with various populations, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Dyslexia, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). She is also knowledgeable for utilizing AAC devices, Proloquo2Go, PECS, and visual schedules. She is familiar with some common American Sign Language (ASL). She is committed to using a caring and patient approach and making therapy fun and functional.

Liora Gofman is a bilingual Russian and English certified Speech-Language Pathologist who has experience working with children with speech and language delays and disorders, including children with autism, literacy and articulation disorders. She is highly passionate about her field and adores working with children of all ages.

She utilizes an evidence-based practice and an interdisciplinary approach to treatment and tailors therapy to meet each child’s and their family’s needs. She has ample experience working on increasing vocabulary, combining words to produce phrases, responding to questions and using language to communicate across various settings. She provides education to parents on how to carryover techniques worked on during sessions.

She received her Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Long Island University in New York and received her Bachelor of Arts from Hunter College in New York. She is registered with the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologist of Ontario (CASLPO) and have a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).

Lucia is a motivated and enthusiastic Communicative Disorders Assistant. She attended St. Lawrence College to complete her postgraduate certificate as a CDA. She has also completed an Honors Bachelor of Arts Degree in Cognitive Science of Language from McMaster University.

Lucia enjoys working with the paediatric population, and has experience providing intervention to a variety of children with communication needs. She has experience observing Auditory Verbal Therapy sessions, and enjoys working with children who wear hearing aids and Cochlear Implants. Lucia has also worked with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder as an Instructor Therapist prior to working as a Communicative Disorders Assistant.

Lucia believes in creating a positive and fun learning environment, in order to provide children with the motivation to reach their goals!

Madison is an adaptable and motivated professional who received her Honours Bachelor of Behavioral Psychology in 2018. She has been supporting both paediatric and adult populations diagnosed with various developmental disorders for approximately ten years.

Madison has experience in the areas of articulation, language, literacy, social communication, and motor speech. She has specialized in working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and has implemented therapies such as Applied Behaviour Analysis and Relationship Development Intervention prior to working as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant.

Madison is committed to creating a fun and inclusive environment to learn and communicate. She is passionate about advocating for the communicating needs of her clients and has supported individuals who communicate using Alternative and Augmentative Communication. She has vast experience collaborating with families and their multidisciplinary teams to provide individualized and family centred services.

Marta received her Master of Communications from the University of Waterloo in 2018. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from Carleton University in Ottawa, where she majored in communications and minored in English. Marta is currently working towards her Speech-Language Pathology Assistant diploma at MacEwan University.

Marta’s interests include fluency (e.g. stuttering) and speech disorders in children, teens, and adults.

Marta has over 10 years of experience teaching pronunciation and literacy skills to international students in a wide variety of contexts, including one-on-one speaking consultations, small group language workshops, and large lectures on professional communication skills.  She has worked with a large cross-section of the population, offering occupation-specific language training to foreign professionals, English for academic purposes to pre-undergraduate students, as well as private tutoring services to children of all ages, both in Canada and abroad.

Marta is fluent in English and Polish, with intermediate proficiency in French and a working knowledge of Spanish. 

Mariya is a considerate and mindful Communicative Disorders Assistant, she has completed a Major/Minor degree in Linguistics and Psychology at the University of York as well as a CDA Diploma at Georgian College. Mariya had experience treating young children with fluency, articulation, and language disorders in the past and has been working with adult population as a Communicative Disorders Assistant. She is fluent in Russian and Hebrew and has certification in Communication Disabilities Access Canada as well as Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia (SCA).

Mariya has been working with adult population by facilitating conversations and interactive activities in groups of adults with aphasia, where she would find creative ways to engage participants and resolve communication breakdowns. She has also been working with children that have learning disabilities, namely Dyslexia and Nonverbal learning disabilities as well as children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. As a Learning Specialist, Mariya specialized in teaching reading and writing, and implemented her knowledge, caring nature, and patience during lessons.

Mariya is an emphatic clinician with creative and resourceful approach. She is greatly motivated to improve the quality of life of her clients and is dedicated to their needs.

Mavi is a hardworking and highly passionate Speech Language Pathology Assistant. She attended the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines where she completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She is currently attending Centennial College to pursue a postgraduate program in Social Service Work, hoping to further expand her skillset in order to support diverse individuals and families in our community. She is fluent in English and Tagalog.

Mavi has experience providing Speech and Language services in clinical centers and school-based settings. She has been exposed to different cases in both the pediatric and geriatric populations in which she has provided in-person and virtual services. She has experience assessing and treating individuals with a delay/disorder in language, motor speech, articulation, aphasia, and cognitive communication. Moreover, she has experience with Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices to enhance her clients' communication skills.

Mavi is committed to providing services that are evidence-based by making therapy engaging and meaningful. She is dedicated to helping her clients reach their goals and creating a positive environment for them.

Megan is an enthusiastic and dedicated professional with a degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Toronto. She received a Bachelor’s degree with a double major in Psychology and Linguistics from the University of Ottawa.

Megan has over 10 years of clinical experience working with school-aged and adult clients both at home and in the community. Through her experience as a school-based clinician, she has gained knowledge of  treating articulation and phonology, motor speech, fluency and voice disorders. She has worked with a diverse range of children with complex developmental disorders including Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Megan strongly believes in a client-centred approach to therapy. She is committed to helping clients reach their goals by making therapy fun and functional.

Nataliya Halavina is a bilingual English and Russian certified Speech-Language Pathologist who has extensive experience in working with preschool and school-age children with speech and language disorders in Belarus and Canada. She has experience in working with language, articulation, motor speech, fluency, and developmental disorders.

Nataliya received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Developmental Speech Pathology from Brest State University, Belarus. After her seven years of career as a kindergarten and school Speech-Language Pathologist in Belarus, she moved to Canada and continued to advance her career.

Since April 2019 she worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant with SpeechLink. In October 2019 Nataliya has become a registered Speech-Language Pathologist with CASLPO.

Nataliya is a professional, compassionate and dedicated clinician that  puts clients and their families at the center of her practice and provides guidance and support for families working on speech and language goals. She is eager to provide effective and engaging therapy.

Nikolina completed a B.A. Honours in Cognitive Science of Language from McMaster University, before continuing on to obtain an MHSc in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Toronto.

Nikolina’s approach to working with clients is collaborative and client-centred. She strives to create functional goals through creative and integrative activities.

Nikolina is an energetic, reliable, and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist. She is fluent in English and Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian.

Nikolina enjoys working with adults and children, with a specific interest in supporting preschoolers and school aged children in the areas of articulation, fluency, language, and social communication disorders. She eagerly engages with clients in fun and effective ways and aims to make intervention meaningful and personalized.

Regiane Kanso is an enthusiastic and experienced professional with both a Speech-Language Pathology and an Audiology degree from Brazil. She has over 15 years of experience in school settings in Canada and is passionate about assisting children in developing their social, behaviour and communication skills.

Regiane’s experience includes 7 years working as a Certified Speech-Language Pathologist in Brazil, where she provided a variety of speech and language services to children and adults, such as articulation, phonology, language, fluency, literacy, developmental disorders, social skills, and counselling of clients/caregivers.

After moving to Canada in 2005, Regiane had the opportunity to expand her career in the educational field. She worked as a Preschool teacher and as an Educational Program Assistant with a focus on behaviour management, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), neurodevelopmental disorders, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems, ABA, Social Thinking Training, Star Program Training, and parent communication.
Regiane is passionate about finding new and creative ways to help individuals reach their goals through play, technology and hard work!

Sarah is a patient and engaging Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA). She graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) in Toronto where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Criminology, with a double minor in Psychology and Sociology. She holds a certification in Crisis Intervention and Trauma Supports from Humber College in Toronto and is a Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT), certified through the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

 Prior to working as a CDA, Sarah worked as a Lead Instructor Therapist for children with autism, implementing Applied Behaviour Analysis therapy. She has experience working with children who are both verbal and non-verbal and is well-versed in the use of alternative and augmentative devices (AAC), such as Proloquo2Go and LAMP Words for Life. Sarah also has experience working with adults with developmental delays in a group home setting. 

 Sarah’s main goal is to help her clients reach their full potential and promote independence in their daily lives. Her services and problem-solving strategies are personalized to each client to provide individualized care. She is passionate and dedicated, and focuses on the functionality of programs and targets to ensure clients and families get the most out of their sessions!

Samantha is an enthusiastic Speech-Language Pathologist who believes in providing family-centered care. She received her Bachelors at the University of Waterloo before obtaining her Master in Medical Science – Speech and Language Therapy at the University of Sheffield.

Samantha has experience providing assessment and intervention in various settings including hospitals, clinics, and the community. She has worked with preschool and school-aged children with speech, language, fluency, and social communication disorders. Samantha has also provided assessment and intervention to adults with swallowing and communication needs.

Samantha is committed to providing evidence-based care that targets the individualized needs of her clients. She is a passionate individual that loves helping her clients reach their goals and build their self-confidence. Samantha is bilingual and can provide services in English and Cantonese.

Sarah is a driven and compassionate Communicative Disorders Assistant, who has over 8 years experience providing speech, language and behaviour therapy to children and their families. In addition to the CDA graduate certificate, Sarah also holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree, from the University of Toronto, with a focus on psychology, linguistics, and child development.

Over the course of her experience, Sarah has adopted the caregiver/parent-training model so as to empower those within the child’s direct environment. Furthermore, Sarah has grown to become flexible in adapting intervention strategies to varying cultural beliefs and circumstantial factors in an effort to eliminate barriers faced by clients.

Sarah has worked in a variety of settings including schools, clients’ homes, day cares, hospitals and virtually, delivering therapy to children and adults, as well as collaborating and training professionals across Canada. Presently, her caseload consists of complex and diverse clients, who benefit from therapy targeting self-regulation, social communication, receptive/expressive language, fluency, augmentative and alternative communication methods, articulation/phonology, motor speech, and behaviour management. Sarah offers these services in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish.

Sidiqua has 22 years of experience supporting SLP’s families, children, and other stakeholders in her role as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant.

Her specialties include Articulation, Phonology, Phono Awareness, Fluency Disorder, Language, and Apraxia. She has a wealth of experience working with all ages of children and teenagers.

She has worked with children with various speech delays including young adults on the Autism Spectrum as well as persons with Down Syndrome. She is Hanen trained. Her therapy sessions are always engaging and fun while helping clients achieve their goals.

She is fluent in English, Gujarati and Hindi.

Tanika is a reliable, approachable, and adaptable Speech Language Pathologist Assistant who completed an Honors Bachelor of Health Science Degree at Western University in 2021. She has been working with youth and adult populations diagnosed with various developmental and psychological disorders as a Behaviour Therapist Assistant for approximately 2 years.

Tanika has experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis therapy, motor skill therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and skill acquisition implementation. She has experience with coaching teams of Personal Support Workers and is certified in Crisis-Intervention Training and Collaborative Problem-Solving techniques. She is working towards her Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) certificate from the Behaviour Analyst Certificate Board (BACB).

Tanika has experience with parent coaching and aims to create an individualized approach for each client. She is enthusiastic, passionate, and focused on creating a functional program for each client and family.