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Leading the Way in Inclusive Communication & Professional Mentorship

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Welcome! I’m Kathy Simon, a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and the Founder and CEO of Alberta Therapy Co. With over 10 years of experience, I am dedicated to helping individuals of all ages communicate confidently and effectively.

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M or as a peec-anguage athologist

As an SLP, I specialize in working with children, youth, and adults facing a range of communication challenges. Whether it's speech and language delays or complex communication needs, I work closely with my clients and their families to create personalized, evidence-based therapy plans.

I believe in a play-based therapy approach, grounded in strength-based and neurodiversity-affirming practices. My goal is to foster growth in a supportive and empowering environment, where each individual can feel heard and understood.

ounder & E of lberta herapy o.

As the founder of Alberta Therapy Co., I am proud to lead a team of dedicated professionals committed to providing holistic, multidisciplinary therapy services to families in and around Edmonton. Our team includes experienced speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, behaviour consultants, physiotherapists, child life specialists, registered dietitians, and mental health therapists, all working collaboratively to deliver personalized care tailored to meet the unique needs of every client.

At Alberta Therapy Co., we focus on offering comprehensive, evidence-based therapies that support the development, growth, and well-being of individuals and families. Regardless of what you’re seeking services for, we pride ourselves on providing individualized solutions to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients. At Alberta Therapy Co., we are on a mission to empower families by providing customized, compassionate care that helps children, parents, and families thrive.

About Alberta Therapy Co.

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Beyond my work as an SLP, I am also a passionate advocate for individuals with communication challenges. I believe in increasing access to speech-language therapy and AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) to ensure that everyone can communicate in a way that works for them.

I’m committed to raising awareness about the importance of neurodiversity-affirming practices and the profound impact communication has on people’s lives.

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ualifiations

    • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Gerontology, St Thomas University, Fredericton, New Brunswick 

    • Masters of Clinical Science in Speech Language Pathology, Western University, London, Ontario 

    • Registered member of the Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists

    • Member, Alberta's Association of Private Practice Speech Language Pathologists (ASAPP) 

    • Member, Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) 

    • Member, The Hanen Center 

    • It Takes Two To Talk (Hanen)- London, Ontario 

    • More Than Words (Hanen)- Edmonton, Alberta

    • Talkability (Hanen)- Edmonton, Alberta

    • Learning Language and Loving It (Hanen)- Edmonton, Alberta

    • PROMPT Level 1 Motor Speech- Toronto, Ontario 

    • Childhood Apraxia of Speech Workshop-  Brooke Rea- Oakville, Ontario 

    • PECS Level 1 Training - Burlington, Ontario

    • Experienced service provider at the Edmonton Down Syndrome Society 

    • Experience as an Authorizer for Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices as part of the Alberta Aids of Daily Living (AADL) (2017-2020)

    • Foundations in AAC- An Interprofessional Course- Centralized Equipment Pool. An 8-week course focused on Augmentative and Alternative Communication assessments, access methods, and speech generating devices.

    • Individual Authorizer Workshop- Thames Valley Children's Center- London, Ontario 

    • International Society of Augmentative and Alternative Communication  (ISAAC Toronto 2016) 5 -day Conference

      • ​Taking the Initiative: Supporting Spontaneous Communication in Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Pat Mirenda

      • Debunking the Myths about Using AAC with Children and Adults: Rose Sevcik and MaryAnn Romski

    • Open Access Resource Center, Winnipeg, Manitoba: ​

      • AAC Language Learning & Communication All Day Long: Caroline Musselwhite (2017)

      • Universal Learning Design and iPads for Individuals with Special Needs: Kate O'Hern (2016) 

    • Presenter at the Circle of Support First Nations Engaging Families in Early Learning Conference held by The Learning Partnership  (2017) 

    • Moe The Mouse- Speech and Language Development Program, Kenora, Ontario

    • Superflex and Friends Take on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and the Common Core Standards: Michelle Garcia Winner- Social Thinking Program- Dryden, Ontario

    • Webinar: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: A Strength Based Approach 

    • Hanen webinars: 

      • Tuning In: Practical Strategies to Promote Theory of Mind for Verbal Children on Autism Spectrum

      • Coaching Parents in How to Play

      • Starting Early: Red Flags and Treatment Tips for Toddlers on Autism Spectrum

    • International Association of Laryngectomies Annual Conference, 2014- Buffalo, New York