650 Colborne Street, London, ON N6A 5A1
Phone: (519) 438-1315 Fax: 519-850-9052
Speech therapy for toddlers, children, teens and adults
Services Offered
Speech, Language and Cognitive Communication Assessments and Intervention
Speech, Language and Cognitive Communication Assessments and Intervention
Speech, Language and Cognitive Communication Assessments and Intervention
All assessments are provided by speech-language pathologists who are registered and in good standing with our regulating College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO).
We administer both standardized and non-standardized measures to assist us in understanding communication strengths and challenges, as well as
All assessments are provided by speech-language pathologists who are registered and in good standing with our regulating College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO).
We administer both standardized and non-standardized measures to assist us in understanding communication strengths and challenges, as well as the impact of these challenges on participation in daily activities.
Intervention is developed specifically for each client, based on areas of strengths and needs, interests and priorities. Since the context for communication varies for each client, care is taken to provide relevant and meaningful support and intervention.
We engage in ongoing education and strive to ensure that our services are evidence-based and align with CASLPO practice guidelines.
Medical Legal Assessments - Plaintiff are available upon request.
Services for Children, Teens and Adults
Speech, Language and Cognitive Communication Assessments and Intervention
Speech, Language and Cognitive Communication Assessments and Intervention
We are pleased to offer services to clients across the lifespan, from toddlers and school-aged children, to teens and adults.
Toddlers and Children: developmental speech, language and early literacy skills are addressed through individual sessions, with parent education and support provided. We are happy to liaise with teachers and other c
We are pleased to offer services to clients across the lifespan, from toddlers and school-aged children, to teens and adults.
Toddlers and Children: developmental speech, language and early literacy skills are addressed through individual sessions, with parent education and support provided. We are happy to liaise with teachers and other community service providers to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Teens and Young Adults: coaching and support to develop homework and study skills, including test taking strategies, note taking, reading and writing skills and organization and time management skills.
Adults: Our services for adults are focused on brain injury and concussion assessments and intervention. Our work in cognitive and communication is guided by the Preferred Practice Guidelines set out by CASLPO.
Consultation, Education and Resources
Speech, Language and Cognitive Communication Assessments and Intervention
Consultation, Education and Resources
Communication skills are vital to participation at home, at school, at work and in the community.
We welcome the opportunity to participate in school and team meetings, provide education, documentation and resources for clients who are returning to work or school after a concussion or brain injury and / or provide communication support wi
Communication skills are vital to participation at home, at school, at work and in the community.
We welcome the opportunity to participate in school and team meetings, provide education, documentation and resources for clients who are returning to work or school after a concussion or brain injury and / or provide communication support within families.
With years of training and experience, we come to the table with practical and evidence-based solutions to address communication difficulties, and are advocates for the communication needs of our clients.
We are available to facilitate the development speech, language, cognitive-communication and social communication skills to improve our clients' abilities to manage the demands of academics, work responsibilities, family and social relationships.
Practice Areas
Concussion and Acquired Brain Injury
- Assessment and treatment of cognitive and communication difficulties, including attention, memory, word retrieval, organizing thoughts for speaking and writing, listening and reading comprehension, executive skills such as problem solving, planning, organization, and social communication
- Return to learn support for students following concussion and brain injury
- Return to work support for managing communication demands in the workplace
Developmental Speech, Language and Literacy
- Assessment and treatment for preschool and school-aged children who are experiencing difficulty with the development of:
- speech sounds and articulation
- language development for understanding or expressing vocabulary and communicating ideas
- literacy skills for reading and writing
- Collaboration with educators, school-based speech-language pathologists and rehabilitation and school teams, as required
Executive Skills: Study Skills and Homework Support
- Assessment, coaching and intervention for the development of study skills and homework routines
- Skills addressed include:
- planning and prioritization
- time management
- developing a study plan
- creating study notes
- test taking strategies
- note taking in class and from text books
- project planning
- organization
Group Intervention Programs
Literacy Programs
Toddler and Parent Communication Programs
Social Saturdays and Play Groups
SUMMER CAMPS 2024
Literacy on the Lawn: learning through stories, games, songs and crafts - Ages 4 to 7 years
Literacy on the Lawn: learning through stories, games, songs and crafts - Ages 4 to 7 years
Literacy on the Lawn: learning through stories, games, songs and crafts - Ages 4 to 7 years
Our Literacy on the Lawn Summer Camp was developed using the principles from the Science of Reading research. This early literacy program focuses on phonological awareness skills such as identifying sounds in words, segmenting words into syllables and sounds, blending sounds to make words and learning to match sounds to letters. This program is designed for children ages 4 to 7 years who are learning how to read. The program is facilitated by Speech-Language Pathologists and graduate students in speech-language pathology program from Western University.
Literacy on the Lawn - Ages 8 to 12 years
Literacy on the Lawn: learning through stories, games, songs and crafts - Ages 4 to 7 years
Literacy on the Lawn: learning through stories, games, songs and crafts - Ages 4 to 7 years
Our Literacy on the Lawn Summer Reading Program for children ages 8 to 12 years, focuses on more complex decoding, reading fluency and reading comprehension skills. There will be daily opportunities to practice spelling, writing sentences and learning to how to organize and write paragraphs.
Playing with letters: A literacy-Focused camp for autistic children - Ages 4 to 7 years
Literacy on the Lawn: learning through stories, games, songs and crafts - Ages 4 to 7 years
Playing with letters: A literacy-Focused camp for autistic children - Ages 4 to 7 years
Meet Our Team
Elizabeth Skirving, M.S., M.Ed., Reg. CASLPO
Elizabeth is fully qualified speech-language pathologist who is in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario. After completing an Honours Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature at Huron University College, Western University, Elizabeth pursued her dream of becoming a speech-language pathologist at Clarion University of Pennsylvania. To compliment her work as a speech-language pathologist, working in the area of brain injury rehabilitation, Elizabeth earned a Master of Education in Educational Psychology from the Faculty of Education at Western University.
From her work at St. Joseph's Healthcare, to Parkwood Hospital, the Thames Valley Children's Centre and working in community-based private practice, Elizabeth has a wealth of experience in both paediatric and adult practice. In particular, Elizabeth has spent more than 25 years working with children, teens and adults with concussions and brain injuries, and has special interest in return to learn programming and intervention for children and teens after an injury.
Elizabeth places a high value on continuing education and sets time aside each month to attend workshops, conferences and online courses. She has enjoyed opportunities to share her clinical knowledge with graduate students as a guest lecturer in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Western University, and as a Clinical Supervisor in clinical training settings.
Professional Associations
College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Canada (SAC)
Ontario Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (OSLA)
Ontario Rehab Alliance
Brain injury Association, Board of Directors, 2008-2010
Curriculum Vitae
Elizabeth Skirving's CV is available upon request.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Olivia Beneteau, M.Cl.Sc., Reg. CASLPO
Olivia is a fully qualified Speech-Language Pathologist in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO). She earned her Master of Clinical Sciences in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Speech-Language Pathology) degree from Western University. Olivia has a long-time passion for speech-language pathology and interest in communication disorders.
Olivia is dedicated to lifelong learning. She recently completed her certification in the Hanen It Takes Two to Talk parent program and continues to seek learning opportunities to expand her skills. Olivia is excited to support families of children with developmental speech and language disorders through parent coaching, individual therapy, and small group therapy approaches.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Lauren Denusik, B.A (Hons) M.Cl.Sc/PhD Candidate, Reg. CASLPO
Lauren is a fully qualified Speech-Language Pathologist who is in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario. After completing her Honours Bachelor of Arts in Speech Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Lauren moved to London Ontario to pursue her Clinical Master's of Speech-Language Pathology at Western University.
In addition to working clinically, Lauren is pursuing her PhD in Speech and Language Sciences at Western University. Her area of research is focused on supporting autistic children and their families. For her doctoral thesis, she is completing a series of practice-based research projects with speech-language pathologists and parents to develop a practical and sustainable model for family-centered, language-based services for autistic preschoolers. Lauren enjoys working clinically and connecting directly with families in the community to understand their needs and guide future research projects.
Lauren is passionate about collaborating with families when supporting client's and adjusting to the individual needs of each client, while also incorporating the most recent evidence to ensure best practice. Lauren has particular interest in supporting the autistic community through both individual and group sessions with clients as well as incorporating technology to provide alternative options for communication.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Genevieve McKennedy, M.H.Sc., Reg. CASLPO
Geneviève is a Speech-Language Pathologist registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO), as well as a member of Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC). Geneviève completed her Master of Health Sciences in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Ottawa in 2013. She is fully bilingual and is happy to offer services in French and/or English. Both in-person and virtual services are available.
Over the course of her career, Geneviève has worked with preschool-aged and school-aged children through various organizations, though, most recently, she is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Thames Valley District School Board. Her clinical interests include early literacy and speech sound disorders.
Geneviève is devoted to working with children and their families to help them achieve their goals.
Training
- Optimizing Treatment Efficiency for Children with Speech Sound Disorders: Ages 4+
- Motor Speech Treatment Protocol
- Introduction to PROMPT
- The Lidcombe program for stuttering
- Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
- Hanen: More than Words
- Hanen: ABC and Beyond
- Pédagogie de l'orthographe
Office Administrator
Caitlin Shea
Caitlin is the Office Administrator at Fern Speech and Language Services. She is in charge of the day-to-day business around the office.
Virtual Office Assistant
Samantha Wheeler
Samantha is the Virtual Office Assistant of Fern Speech and Language Services. She is responsible for processing insurance payments. Samantha has been instrumental in setting up and supporting the team with the implementation of Jane.