Team
Please view some of our professionals at Communication Garden
Speech Language Pathologist
Vanessa L.
A passionate Speech and Language Pathologist with over 13 years of experience. She earned her Master’s degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and has worked in diverse settings inclu,ding children’s treatment centres, community schools, an AAC clinic, and private practice. Her clinical expertise includes articulation, language, AAC, fluency, literacy, voice therapy, accent modification, and professional speaking skills. A registered Individual Authorizer with Ontario’s Assistive Devices Program, Vanessa is dedicated to family-centred care, working closely with families to support lasting progress beyond the therapy room.
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Alice O.
A Speech-Language Pathology Assistant with a B.Sc. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Brigham Young University in Utah. She is currently completing her Masters in Speech Language Pathology in Buffalo. She has contributed to research in early language intervention, speech motor planning, and autism for children aged 4–18. Alice has worked in both Canada and the U.S. across educational and medical settings. Her experience includes early language, literacy for students with disabilities, ASD, AAC, fluency, and CAS. She brings compassion to her work and believes everyone deserves to be heard, however they communicate. Alice emphasizes cultural competence and personalized care to help clients feel comfortable in therapy. She provides services in English, Bulgarian, and Serbian.
Occupational Therapist
Anojh R.
A graduate of Western University’s Occupational Therapy program, passionate about supporting individuals of all ages in achieving their fullest potential. His clinical experience spans working with infants, toddlers, children, and young adults, focusing on developing functional skills and fostering independence in daily activities.Anojh has extensive experience supporting clients in the areas of emotional regulation and sensory integration, particularly within the ADHD and ASD populations. His practice also includes addressing fine and gross motor skill development, improving handwriting, promoting healthy feeding habits for picky eaters, and enhancing self-regulation strategies.In addition to working directly with clients, I am passionate about empowering parents and caregivers through education, collaboration, and practical strategies they can use at home.
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Meagan F.
A passionate Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) with over 16 years of experience in child education. She began her career in Edmonton, Alberta, supporting children’s learning and development across diverse educational settings. After relocating to Ontario, Meagan completed her SLPA diploma in 2021 to deepen her focus on communication and language development. She applies her strong background in child-centred learning to speech and language support. Meagan is committed to creating a warm, engaging environment where every child feels heard, valued, and empowered. Whether working with AAC, supporting early language milestones, or collaborating with families and professionals, she strives to make communication accessible and joyful.
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Daniel K.
A dedicated Speech-Language Pathology Assistant with experience supporting children with diverse learning and communication needs. Before becoming an SLPA, Daniel worked as a special-needs tutor, providing individualized academic support and adapting activities to each child’s strengths, abilities, and learning style. This experience helped him develop a patient, flexible, and child-centred approach to therapy. Daniel is passionate about creating an encouraging environment where children feel comfortable, capable, and motivated to communicate. He enjoys collaborating with families and other professionals to help each child build meaningful communication skills and confidence. Daniel is fluent in English and Bulgarian
RECE
Fatima F.
A certified teacher with the Hamilton and Ottawa school boards, with a strong foundation in early childhood education. She began her career as a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) and later earned an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Leadership, followed by a Master of Teaching in Primary/Junior education.
Her experience includes roles as an ECE, educational assistant, and program coordinator, where she discovered a passion for teaching. Fatima is committed to supporting children's development and values strong relationships between educators and families.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Pooja S.
An internationally trained Occupational Therapist currently working toward her Occupational Therapy licensing in Canada. She has experience working with children, young adults, and individuals across pediatric, rehabilitation, school, and community settings. She has additional training in Autism and Behavioural Science, as well as Addictions and Mental Health, completed in Canada. Her clinical interests include sensory processing and regulation, fine and gross motor development, handwriting, emotional regulation, activities of daily living, and functional independence. Pooja takes a child-centred, strengths-based, and collaborative approach to therapy, focusing on each individual’s unique strengths and needs. She works closely with families, educators, and other professionals to support meaningful participation in everyday activities.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Elnaz A.
A graduate of York University’s Kinesiology & Health Science program, Elnaz Austin is an experienced Occupational Therapist Assistant / Physiotherapist Assistant with over six years of clinical experience supporting clients in rehabilitation and multidisciplinary healthcare settings. She is passionate about working with children and families to promote functional development, participation, confidence, and independence in everyday activities.
Elnaz supports therapist-directed treatment plans tailored to each child’s individual needs, abilities, interests, and goals. Her experience includes therapeutic exercise, strengthening, mobility and gait training, balance and coordination activities, endurance training, functional activities, motor skill development, and support with activities of daily living.
As an OTA/PTA, Elnaz works closely with occupational therapists, physiotherapists, families, educators, and other healthcare professionals to support safe and effective pediatric rehabilitation. She monitors and reports children’s responses to treatment, reinforces therapeutic strategies and home programs, and encourages participation in meaningful play, school, self-care, and daily routines.