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Melissa Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Melissa is a second-year Master of Health Science student in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Toronto. She completed her undergraduate degree in Human Biology at the University of Toronto.

Melissa has clinical experience supporting preschool and school-aged children with a variety of speech, language, and communication needs. Her experience includes working on speech sound production, expressive and receptive language, social communication, early language, and literacy skills. She has also gained experience working with individuals with aphasia through her research and clinical experiences.

Melissa is passionate about creating therapy sessions that are engaging, individualized, and meaningful to each client. She believes that communication therapy should build on a child’s strengths and interests while creating opportunities for them to feel successful and confident. She enjoys incorporating play, conversation, and creative activities to make therapy motivating and functional.

Melissa values building strong relationships with clients and families and takes a collaborative, client-centred approach to therapy. She is passionate about helping children develop the skills and confidence they need to express themselves, connect with others, and find their voice.

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Vanessa is a second-year Master of Health Science candidate in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Toronto. She also holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto.

Vanessa has clinical experience at the Toronto District School Board, where she implemented individualized speech and language goals for elementary students and delivered therapy through their early years initiative. She is especially interested in articulation, language, and literacy intervention. Alongside her clinical work, Vanessa brings research experience across language development and memory labs and has co-founded a tutoring service, helping students work toward their learning goals.

Passionate about evidence-based and client-centred care, Vanessa strives to create a welcoming and engaging environment where clients can build confidence in their communication. She favours a strength-based approach, incorporating play and everyday activities to make therapy both meaningful and motivating for each client. She is excited to bring that same warmth to her role as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant at Pair It With Speech, where she looks forward to supporting clients and families every step of the way.

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