NeuroComm Speech Pathology Services, LLC

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.

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.