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Speech
Language Pathologists:
Andrea Rich, MA,
CCC-SLP- Andrea is a Speech Language Pathologist and director of
2 private practices, one in Washington, DC and one here in
Montreal. Andrea did her undergraduate and graduate training in
Washington, DC and worked and trained with Dr. Stanley Greenspan and
Dr. Serena Weider, authors of “The Special Needs Child” and the
developers of the DIR model. Andrea is on the professional advisory
board of the Unicorn Children’s Foundation (a non-profit
organization for children with learning and communication disorders)
and is on the executive board of the Developmental Delay Resources (DDR).
Andrea has advanced training in the areas of PROMPT therapy, NDT,
Lindamood Bell, the Listening Program, Phonographix and the Beckman
oral motor protocol. Andrea is an original Montrealer who moved
back when she saw needs were not being met in many areas for
children with language and communication delays.
Melissa Saxe,
MSc (Applied), SLP certifed from CASLPA (Canadian Association of
Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists), Melissa received her
undergraduate degree in psychology (with honours and great
distinction) from Concordia University and received her masters'
degree from the School of Communication and Science Disorders at
McGill University. Melissa has been working, in both the
public and private sectors, with both children and adults whom have
a variety of speech and communication impairments. As a
Speech Language Pathologist, Melissa's dedication to her clients'
needs for communicative growth is her utmost priority.
Natalie Liu,
M.Sc.(A), SLP(C) - Natalie completed her graduate training at
McGill University. She is a soft-spoken speech-language pathologist
who values adapting her therapeutic approaches, techniques and
materials to meet the individual needs of each of her clients.
Natalie's broad scope of experience includes the treatment of speech
and language delays, apraxia of speech, and communication
difficulties in the context of autism spectrum disorders. Natalie's
specialty areas of practice include aural habilitation for children
with hearing impairments and the use of augmentative and alternative
means of communication to maximize the abilities of children and
adults with limited or no speech. She has also received certified
training in the use of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS).
In addition to working with Rich Rewards, Natalie is also engaged as
a speech, language and communication consultant at Peter Hall School
- a private school for children with developmental disabilities.
Play Therapists:
Nancy Robinson has
her degree in Special Care Counseling, and has training in the areas
of DIR model, RDI model, ABA therapy, PEC program, TEACCH program,
and the Hanen program. Nancy has worked extensively with children
whose diagnoses include: Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD/ADHD, Sensory
Integration Dysfunction, hearing impairment, and non verbal learning
disabilities. Nancy presently works privately for families and
schools in the Montreal area, providing consultation and developing
and implementing programs as needed. Nancy also worked for five
years as an educator at the Canadian Institute for Neurological
Development, a school for children on the autisitc spectrum. She was
the director of the Westmount preschool afternoon program for
several years.
Toni Bloomfield, BA
Sociology, Minor Psychology. Certified Early Childhood Educator,
Per-school Teacher and After-School Cooridinator. For the pass
four years, Toni has worked at the Canadian Institute for Neuro-Integrative
Development here in
Montreal, also known as Giant Steps. She has been trained
in the TEACCH method, using this model as an adaptation to
incorporate play in everyday life. She also has training in
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI). For the past six
year, Toni has work privately and through Giant Steps as an
inclusion educator. working with clients diagnosed with Autism
Spectrum Disorder, ADD/ADHD, Sensory Integration Dysfunction,
and non- verbal learning disabilities.
Contact Us:
(514) 776-6729- Montreal/(202) 363-TALK- Washington
Email Us:
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