Phone: (519) 438-1315 Fax: 519-850-9052
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
Emily Mason, M.Cl.Sc., Reg. CASLPO
Emily is a Speech-Language Pathologist registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO). She earned her Master of Clinical Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Speech-Language Pathology) from Western University.
Emily is passionate about helping children build strong communication skills. She has a particular interest in assessing and treating speech sound disorders, as well as supporting early language development and emergent literacy. Emily values collaborating with families and educators and strives to provide individualized, evidence-based therapy that supports each child’s unique strengths and needs.
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
Speech-Language Pathologist
Lindsay Moore, M.Cl.Sc., PhD Candidate Reg. CASLPO
Lindsay 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.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Monica Valenta, M.Cl.Sc., Reg. CASLPO
Monica is a Speech-Language Pathologist registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO). She completed a Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Language Sciences from Brock University followed by a Master of Clinical Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Western University.
With years of experience working with preschool-aged children and their families through the tykeTALK program in Oxford County, Monica has gained valuable experience assessing and treating difficulties with expressive language, receptive language, social communication, phonology and articulation, motor speech, and literacy, as well as implementing a range of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems. She also has clinical experience with school-aged children from her work for the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board. Her desire to serve a diverse range of clients led her to gain clinical experience working with adults with acquired brain injuries at the Woodstock Rehab Clinic. While her current practice is focused on pediatric populations, this experience continues to inform her clinical perspective.
Monica enjoys collaborating with other professionals involved in her client’s care. She strives to support her clients in reaching their highest communication potential in their homes, at school, at work, and in the community by providing evidence-based, client-centered, and compassionate care.
Training:
- Hanen It Takes Two To Talk and More Than Words
- PROMPT Level 1
- Dynamic Tactile and Temporal Cueing (DTTC)
- Meaningful Speech
- Speech and Stuttering Institute's (SSI) Fluency 101, Motor Speech 101
- SSI Motor Speech Treatment Protocol
- Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
- DIR Floortime 101
- A Trauma Lens to Speech-Language Pathology Practice
- Cognitive-Communication Course for Acquired Brain Injury Levels 1 and 2
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.