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Professional
Communication, Speech, Literacy, Auditory Processing, Cognitive, & Feeding/Swallowing
Support from the Functional & Person-Centered Perspective of a Passionate, Serial Health Detective
Samantha L Dame
M. SLP, H.B.Sc. Psyc., IHP.2
SLP Assessment and Therapy in:
Autism
- speech, communication (included augmentative), social skills, tolerating more foods, & building resiliency
- OT sensory goals considered for regulation
- functional family-centered goals
Literacy
- effective pre-school & school-aged reading & writing programs tailored to the individual strengths & needs of each child
- auditory processing & working memory also addressed
Feeding / Swallowing
- swallowing & oral skill development
- dietitian, pediatrician & OT teams
Speech
- modify speech sound production
- auditory-verbal therapy as appropriate
- oral motor / apraxia
Adults
- communication & swallowing support for people with: stroke, Parkinson's, MNDs (including ALS), TBIs, voice difficulties, dementia, and more
Integrative Health
- lab assessment & program developed to identify toxicities and deficiencies to minimize individualized symptoms
Some of My Qualifications:
- Bachelor in Science in Psychology
- Masters of Speech Language Pathology
- Registered Speech-Language Pathologist since 2017
- Worked with OACRS Children's Treatment Centers, Laurentian University, Unity Health, Royal Victoria Hospital, Community Clinics, Group Homes, Daycares, Montessori's, and multiple School Boards.
- Worked in numerous health teams, with various professions including: dietitians, physicians, pediatricians, ear nose and throat surgeons, audiologists, psychologists, respiratory therapists, behavioural therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, teachers, music therapists, gastroenterologists, social workers, etc.
- Numerous ASD feeding and infant - adult swallowing certifications including the Sequential Oral Sensory Feeding Approach Certification, & MBSImP Videofluroscopy Swallow Study Certification
- Language Facilitation Training & Member of The Hanen Centre, including 'It Takes Two to Talk' Certification
- Aphasia Institute's Supportive Communication Assistant Certified
- Augmentative Communication Assessments as required: Registered Assistive Device Authorizer in Ontario
- Speech & Stuttering Institute - ITEMS Motor Speech Certification
- Standard First Aid & CPR - Health Care Provider
What People Are Saying:
Karen
Sam taught our daughter not only how to read but how to have fun with it!
Sam's given our son the gift of communication, and has done so with such a compassionate & flexible approach. We are forever grateful. She makes the best games!
After my Mom's stroke, Sam was such a huge part of regaining her quality of life - with both her speech and eating skills!
Meredith
Wayne
Servicing Oro-Medonte, Barrie, Orillia & surrounding areas.
Sessions offered in-home, daycare / school, or in my bright therapy space.
Invoices are provided for insurance claims.
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