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We are committed to giving your child
the advantage
Rosanna Sim, M.Sc., Reg. CASLPO
Owner, Speech-Language Pathologist/Certified PROMPT Instructor
Rosanna Sim, M.Sc., Reg. CASLPO
Owner, Speech-Language Pathologist/Certified PROMPT Instructor
Rosanna is the owner of Advantage Speech Pathology Services and has been working as a Speech-Language Pathologist for over 20 years, providing services to preschool and school-aged children with a range of communication disorders. She is Hanen trained in "It Takes Two to Talk" and "More Than Words" and in Lidcombe fluency therapy. Rosanna has also been a guest speaker at Brock University in the Early Childhood Education program. She has been using PROMPT therapy (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) since 2006 and is currently a Certified PROMPT Instructor providing education, consultation and instruction of the PROMPT technique in workshops and study groups for Speech-Language Pathologists across Canada. In November of 2018, she was the recipient of the 2018 Women in Business award through Celebrate Niagara. Rosanna graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1994 with an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology/Linguistics Specialization and then completed her Masters of Science degree in Speech Pathology at the State University of New York, College at Fredonia in 1996.
Rosanna is a registered member of the College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists of Ontario (CASLPO), the Ontario Association of Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologists (OSLA), a certified member of Hanen and the Ontario Association for Families of Children with Communication Disorders (OAFCCD). In her spare time, Rosanna loves to travel, ski and spend time with her friends and family.
Meghan O'Hearn, M.S.Ed., SLP(C) Reg. CASLPO
Clinical Lead, Speech-Language Pathologist/PROMPT Trained
Meghan O'Hearn, M.S.Ed., SLP(C) Reg. CASLPO
Clinical Lead, Speech-Language Pathologist/PROMPT Trained
Meghan, our Clinical Lead, received a M.S.Ed., in Speech-Language Pathology from the State University of New York, College at Buffalo in 2013, and has been treating clients in the Niagara Region ever since.
Meghan provides assessment and treatment to preschool and school-aged children with a variety of speech and language delays and disorders. Meghan is trained in the following programs: (Hanen) "It Takes Two to Talk" and in "More Than Words", Introduction to PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) and Lidcombe. Meghan is passionate about working with families to maximize outcomes for the children she treats.
Meghan is a certified member of the College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists of Ontario (CASLPO), Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) and a certified member of Hanen. In her spare time, Meghan enjoys spending time with her family and friends, curling up with a good book and finding new creative projects to undertake. Meghan is also a published author of children's books!
Aynsley Gouck, M.S., CCC-SLP, Reg. CASLPO, ASHA
Speech-Language Pathologist/PROMPT Trained
Aynsley Gouck, M.S., CCC-SLP, Reg. CASLPO, ASHA
Speech-Language Pathologist/PROMPT Trained
Aynsley received a Bachelor’s degree from Brock University in 2015. She received a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. Throughout her graduate student experience, she attended workshops and conferences on Autism, Childhood Apraxia of Speech and Child Language Disorders. She is also PROMPT trained (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) and in Hanen "It Takes Two to Talk". Aynsley is passionate about children and has experience assessing and treating children with articulation, language, fluency, voice and swallowing disorders. She is a member of the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO), the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Ontario Association of Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologists (OSLA) . In her spare time, she helps to run a Highland Dance studio in Niagara Falls where she teaches children of all ages. She loves coaching her students and attending dance competitions with them. Aynsley also enjoys hiking, board game nights and spending time with her family and friends.
Dana Bjorgan, M.Sc., Reg. CASLPO
Speech-Language Pathologist/PROMPT Trained
Dana Bjorgan, M.Sc., Reg. CASLPO
Speech-Language Pathologist/PROMPT Trained
Dana received her Bachelor's degree from Brock University in 2014. She then went on to complete her post graduate certificate as a Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) from Georgian College graduating in 2015. After working as a CDA for two years, she continued her education completing a Master of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology from the State University of New York at Fredonia. Throughout her graduate student experience, she had the opportunity to work in a variety of clinical settings including hospitals, out-patient rehabilitation facilities, elementary schools, preschools, and on-campus clinics. Dana is also PROMPT trained (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets). She is a member of the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) and the Ontario Association of Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologists (OSLA). Dana enjoys helping individuals of all ages in the areas of articulation, receptive and expressive language, fluency, voice and swallowing disorders. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, staying active, being creative and spending time with her family and friends.
Amber Wiggins, M. Cl. Sc., SLP (C), Reg. CASLPO
Speech-Language Pathologist/PROMPT Trained
Amber Wiggins, M. Cl. Sc., SLP (C), Reg. CASLPO
Speech-Language Pathologist/PROMPT Trained
Amber graduated from Brock University with a degree in Applied Linguistics and continued her education at Western University, graduating with a Masters of Clinical Science in Speech-Language Pathology. Amber has been providing speech and language services throughout Southern Ontario since 2015. She has experience working with both children and adults with a variety of speech, language and communication disorders, including articulation, language, literacy, fluency, voice, AAC, aphasia, traumatic brain injury and swallowing. She is PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) trained and a member of the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) as well as Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC). Amber is passionate about providing individualized treatment to help clients and their families reach their speech and language goals. She loves reading, writing and anything to do with the water: swimming, fishing, kayaking, and paddle boarding.
Adriana Zoccoli, M. Sc., Reg. CASLPO
Speech-Language Pathologist/PROMPT Trained
Adriana Zoccoli, M. Sc., Reg. CASLPO
Speech-Language Pathologist/PROMPT Trained
Adriana has received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech and Language Sciences from Brock University and then went on to complete a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from McMaster University. Throughout her education at McMaster, Adriana has had experience working with both children and adults across various clinical settings such as children's treatment centres, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, indigenous health clinics and private clinics. Adriana is PROMPT trained (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) and is a member of the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) and the Ontario Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (OSLA). Adriana's passion lies in providing client-centered, compassionate care to individuals and their families when supporting their communication needs. Her personal hobbies include playing with her two dogs, spending time in nature and trying new foods.
Kelly Keighan, M. Sc., Reg. CASLPO
Speech-Language Pathologist/PROMPT Trained
Kelly Keighan, M. Sc., Reg. CASLPO
Speech-Language Pathologist/PROMPT Trained
Kelly has been working as a Speech-Language Pathologist for over 15 years. She graduated from Brock University with a Bachelors degree in Health Science and then completed her Master of Science degree in Speech Pathology at the State University of New York College at Fredonia in 2004. Kelly is PROMPT trained (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets), Hanen trained in "It Takes Two to Talk" and is in good standing with the College of Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist of Ontario (CASLPO). Over the past 15 years she has been working with school age children with varying needs in a variety of settings. Kelly has experience assessing and treating individuals with a variety of difficulties including articulation, phonological processes, motor speech disorders, fluency and voice. Kelly is enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate about helping children improve their communication skills. It is important to Kelly that her students not only improve their communication skills, but have fun and look forward to their next session. In her spare time Kelly is often attending one of her son's sporting events such as hockey, baseball or basketball! She also enjoys dancing, music and spending time with her family and friends.
Katelyn Lagace, M. Sc., CCC-SLP, Reg. CASLPO
Speech-Language Pathologist/PROMPT Trained
Katelyn Lagace, M. Sc., CCC-SLP, Reg. CASLPO
Speech-Language Pathologist/PROMPT Trained
Katelyn has been a speech-language pathologist in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario and with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) . She currently maintains membership with the Ontario Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (OSLA). Katelyn graduated from Brock University with a Bachelor in Speech Language Sciences in 2010 and from the State University of New York College at Fredonia with a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology in 2012.
Clinically, Katelyn maintains an active caseload servicing children and adults in the Niagara Region. Katelyn provides assessment and treatment to children who struggle with speaking, language, learning or interacting socially. She also has experience servicing clients who have aphasia, swallowing or cognitive-communication difficulties secondary to acquired brain injuries. She is PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) trained and has attended numerous conferences and seminars related to language, fluency, voice, and cognitive communication disorders. She values a collaborative, client-centred approach to intervention, where she works together with the client and their families on functional goals. She strives to provide a motivating, fun environment to achieve communication success.
In Katelyn’s spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, exploring the outdoors, and playing sports such as volleyball and tennis.
Sydnie Pretty Mariuz, B.A. Reg. CDAAC
Communicative Disorders Assistant
Sydnie Pretty Mariuz, B.A. Reg. CDAAC
Communicative Disorders Assistant
Sydnie is a Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) and a member of the Communicative Disorders Assistant Association of Canada (CDAAC). Sydnie received her Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Language Sciences from Brock University, continuing on to complete her Communicative Disorders Assistant Graduate Certificate at Lambton College. Throughout her post graduate education, Sydnie gained experience in clinical settings under the supervision of Speech-Language Pathologists with both adults and children, targeting areas such as speech, language, cognition and swallowing. Sydnie strives to provide exciting therapy sessions tailored to each child's goals and interests. In her spare time, Sydnie enjoys playing on her volleyball team, learning new skills, reading books, and spending time with family and friends.