Speech Language Network
#110-410 Jessop Ave S7N 0W2 Saskatoon, SK, Canada

This past year has been one for the books! As I reflect on 2020, I am proud of the resilience demonstrated by the Speech Language Network team, the trust of our clients and families, and the efforts put forth by our community during a global pandemic. People rose to the challenge and demonstrated true strength in adapting to new realities. As we move forward into the new year, I am excited to share a few things; SLN welcomed Jessica Liao, a new Reg. Speech Language Patholog...ist to the team in November 2020. She has brought a wealth of expertise, creativity and innovativeness to her therapies and our team over the past few months. We are eager to see what 2021 holds for her. The SLN team has been actively involved in several professional development courses throughout 2020. They are looking forward to using this new information and resources as a way to continue to provide the best evidence based practices and support for children and adults throughout 2021. In addition to our direct services, SLN will have nine group programs commencing January 2021 at the SLN office for children and adults. Registration closed Friday January 9th, 2021. To our amazing clients and families, thank you for your ongoing commitment to our services and programming. We are looking forward to keeping the discoveries and innovations from this past year and getting back to some of the things we have missed when we can. Let 2021 bring more hope, more adventure, and MORE HUGS when possible! Yours in communication, Kara Adult Programs https://thesln.com/aslc/ Teen Program https://thesln.com/teen_programs/ Kids Programs https://thesln.com/kids_chat/ Professional Art Therapy Programs https://thesln.com/art-therapy/ #morehopeandmoreadventure #dreamingofmorehugs #speechlanguagepathology #occupationaltherapy #professionalarttherapy #greatthingstocome #therapyservicessaskatoon #Innerpotential #gainconfidence #expressyourself #saskatoonspeechlanguagepathologists #saskatoontherapists

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. C.S. Lewis We have a great line up of programs for Winter 2021. In addition to our direct speech language, occupational therapy and professional art therapy services, we have NINE group programs available for children, teens and adults. We invite you to learn more about them below. As always, we are here to answer any questions you may have. Please do not hesitate to call our full-time office manager Aman...da at 306 933 3222, email us at [email protected] or contact one of your therapists directly. We look forward to connecting with you. Kara Broks & the Speech Language Network Team * Note - All groups will be offered at the Speech Language Network office. In the event new guidelines change, groups will be offered virtually. *Space is limited in each program due to restrictions. If space is not available this term due to program limits, we will place you on a waitlist for our Spring 2021 sessions. * To register in any of the below programs, please do so online or call Amanda our office manager at 306 933 3222 to secure your spot. *Program Registration must be completed by Friday January 8th, 2021.

To our amazing clients and families, thank you for your ongoing commitment to our services and programming. We are looking forward to keeping the discoveries and innovations from this past year and getting back to some of the things we have missed when we can. Let 2021 bring more hope, more adventure, and MORE HUGS when possible! Yours in communication,... Kara See more

To say it's been a year would be an understatement. So, we will leave you with this. "We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day." - Edit Lovejoy Pierce - ... Tomorrow is a New Year. Wash your hands, be kind and dream of all the great adventures and opportunities ahead. Wishing each and everyone of you a Happy New Year, Kara & the SLN team #speechlanguagepathology #occupationaltherapy #professionalarttherapy #happynewyear #bringon2021 @slnspeechpathsaskatoon

A few of Kara & Hailey's Holiday Book Favourites! 1. Frosty The Snowman - Jack Rollins 2. The Christmas Wish - Lori Evert 3. Finding Christmas - Robert Munsch ... 4. When The Moon Comes - Paul Harbridge Fun facts about reading; Reading 20 minutes a day to your child exposes them to 1.8 million words per year. It will help your child build stronger speech and language skills. Reading is the fastest way to build vocabulary. Children learn 4,000 - 12,000 words a year through reading. Every book counts. If you read ONE book a day to your child they will have read 1825 books by their 5th birthday. BONDING time with you and CULTIVATING a lifelong love of reading! HAPPY READING, Kara, Hailey & the SLN team #literacydevelopment #bondingtime #jointreading #childrenandbooks #literacyalways #ourfavoritebooks #speechiesandbooks #phonologicalawareness #twnetyminutesofreadingeveryday #welovebooks #speechlanguagedevelopment #literacyandconfidence #speechlanguagepathology #speechterapistssaskatoon #slnspeechpathsaskatoon @slnspeechpathsaskatoon

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - Full Time Office Administrator We are growing and need help in the office: someone with the ability to keep the office running smoothly; keep our clients and co-workers on track and organized; keep our office clean and someone who is comfortable wearing many hats in a bustling place! At The Speech Language Network, we’re passionate about daily functions, connecting, communicating. We’re a group of Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therap...ists and Art Therapists and we work with kids and adults. We love what we do and it shows. We’re looking for a new Full Time Office Administrator who is available; Wednesday-Saturday and evenings. To read more about this position, click here https://thesln.com/employment/#officeadmin All applications including a cover letter and resume are to be sent to our Office Manager Amanda at [email protected] We look forward to connecting with you, Kara & the SLN team #growing #communicationacrossalifetime #funhardworkingteam #speechlanguagepathologists #occupationaltherapists #professionalarttherapists #organizedandcreative #enjoyspeople #officeadminstrator #officemanager

Wishing all the little goblins out there a safe and happy Halloween! Have so much fun.... Kara & the SLN team #Halloween #trickortreat #speechiesandhalloween ... #welovehalloween #speechlanguagepathology #speechlanguagenetwork See more

The parties continue! Here are a few members of our awesome Transitional / High School Communication Group creating pumpkin characters, presenting independent stories and enjoying delicious Grandma Hilda Halloween cupcakes! Kennedy, we all need a grandma Hilda! Us SLN'ersand our clients are spoiledby her! Happy Halloween!... #highschoolsocialgroup #happyhalloween #socialskills #sociallanguage #creativity #presentationskills #speechlanguagepathology #speechiesandhalloween

Sunny Days with the Dolly-Corn! Happy Halloween! #dollycorngreyhound #slnspeehpathsaskatoon #welovegreyhounds #thedollygirl ... #speechiesandhalloween #welovehalloween #showusthecandy #dollycorn #workingdlycorn #speechlanguagepathology #speechtherapysaskatoon See more

Hey there you adventurous, fun spirited, snow loving Saskatchewan folks! What a week it has been. We hope you are warm, able to get around and that you or your awesome neighbour owns a snow-blower! Below are a few quick announcements from the Speech Language Network; 1. It is six weeks until the holidays. Many health and group benefit plans renew on January 1st. As such, annually we experience an influx of calls and requests this time of year trying to book in for assessm...ents and therapy before year end. We do our best to accommodate everyone; however, we are not always able to. If you were thinking about checking into Speech Language Pathology and/or Occupational Therapy services for yourself, a parent or a child, please fill out a contact form here https://thesln.com/contact/ and/or call 306 933 3222. Amanda our office manager would be happy to book you for a consultation and the subsequent services you are seeking. 2. We have some awesome giveaways happening over the next six weeks. Follow us on facebook and/or Instagram @slnspeechsaskatoon so you don’t miss out! 3. Professional Art Therapy Our last block of art classes starts next week. These programs run on Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s. a) Art for the Young at Heart (age 25+), b) Art for Teens (age 13+) and Art Therapy for Kids (ages 5-8). Direct Sessions are also available. To register please visit; https://thesln.com/art-therapy/ 4. MASKS You are required by the SHA to be wearing a mask at all times in shared spaces. We require this at the SLN at all times. Please arrive with these on and keep them on. 5. Thank you. We wanted to sincerely thank all of our clients and families for buckling down, following all of our new rules and regulations at the office and for your commitment to your programming. We know and understand that everything is a bit different and we appreciate that you continue to come and make the best of our current dimensions. We know by doing this that all of us are doing our part to ensure everyone's health and safety. Stay awesome and have a great Friday, Yours in communication, Kara & the SLN team

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Halloween & Fall Faves 2020! What are some of your faves? Please tell us! The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything - Linda Williams Room on the Brooms - Julia Donladson ... Ten Timid Ghosts - Jennifer O'Connell Trick or Treat - Berenstain Bears - Jan Berenstain Creepy Carrots - Aaron Reynolds Creepy Underwear - Aaron Reynolds The Scarecrow - Beth Ferry The Biggest Pumpkin Ever - Jane E. Gerver / Steven Kroll HAPPY READING, Kara, Hailey & the SLN team #literacydevelopment #bondingtime #jointreading #childrenandbooks #literacyalways #ourfavoritebooks #speechiesandbooks #phonologicalawareness #twnetyminutesofreadingeveryday #welovebooks #speechlanguagedevelopment #literacyandconfidence #speechlanguagepathology #speechterapistssaskatoon #slnspeechpathsaskatoon @slnspeechpathsaskatoon

And the winner of our monthly favorite game give away is....Faith Amber. Please contact us to pick up your prize!

All week long....."Its the most wonderful time of the year!" #speechiesandhalloween #trickortreat #carvethosepumpkins #morepumpkinseedsplease ... #speechlanguagepathology #saskatoonspeechtherapists #welovehalloween See more

We remember. Always.

They sacrificed so much. Forever grateful. We remember. Always. #remembranceday2020 #sacrafice #wearapoppy ... #weremember See more

GIVEAWAY ALERT - Win this SPOOOOKY Halloween grab bag BAG INCLUDES: 4 Halloween Themed Books Haunted House Colour by Number Crinkle Critters Craft... Glowing Pumpkin Pendant 8 Scented Markers Halloween Stickers 2 Crazy Straws 1 SLN ZIP TOTE To enter: Like this post Comment with three of your friends and what you will dress up as this Halloween Must be following us @slnspeechpathsaskatoon BONUS : Add this picture to your story for a bonus entry! Be sure to tag us in it! Winner must be able to pick up prize from SLN office Winner will be announced Wednesday October 28th! Happy Halloween!! #spootacularbooks #speechiesaskatoongiveaway #welovehalloween #morepumpkinsplease #isthereroomonyourbroom #tentimidghosts #trickortreat #thelittleoldladywhowasnotafraidofanything #hallowenatthesln #halloweengiveaway #slnspeehpathsaskatoon #speechlanguagepathology #saskatoonspeechtherapists #professionalarttherapy #occupationaltherapy

Cue the SLN "Social Committee" and yes they all have matching SLN pins. May I add that our next "team building" event is planned and is not only 6+ hours long but also includes 3 competitive events. For more information on "team" building ideas, how to send "exciting" memos or how to attain an SLN pin, please contact Danae, Kennedy or Hailey. #whoseideawasthis #weallknowwhowillwin ... #stackedteams #bringit #weneedaringer #morepinsplease #speechiesgalore #hardtobethenewbies #teambuilding #slnspeechpathsaskatoon @theslnspeechpathsaskatoon See more

And the award goes too...... The patient, kind and hardworking Mr. Brennan Sissson! Brennan calmly works alongside nine talkative women who are always going 10 places at once and one Diva Dog, Dolly-Girl! If you havent met him, Brennan is the Speech Language Networks new Administrative Assistant and we love having him around. As a new graduate from Walter Murray Collegiate he brings with him a lot of energy, enthusiasm for learning new skills and a knack for keeping eve...rything incredibly clean! As well, my default, he has become an incredibly good listener #speechielife Brennanis also responsible for supporting our SLPs with specialized material preparation work, sending out emails, learning our various software programs and everything in between! When he is not at work, he enjoys working on his photography and photoshop skills, spending time with his friends or watching a good movie. You are awesome BRENNAN, a GREAT sport and we LOVE having you on our team! #bestofficeassistant #theonlyguy #alwayshasasmile #adminstrativeassistant #officetasks #organizationandcleaning #greatsenseofhumour #morecoffeeeplease #allthelaminating #learningandgrowing #slnspeechpathsaskatoon #speechlanguagepathology #saskatoonspeechtherapists #professionalarttherapy #occupationaltherapy

Dance Elements & Our Transitional Communication Social Group = a complete BLAST! This past week our Transitional Social Language Group hit up Dance Elements for a class filled with cardio (what's with the burpees & P90X workout to start Miss Kate? ha ha), expression, creativity and HIP HOP moves! Within 45 mins Miss. Kate had everyone moving, laughing and dancing to the first part of a routine and at one point, one of the awesome participants took the lead! Everyone's ...hearts were FULL and we couldn't wipe the smiles off everyone's faces if we tried! This may not seem like a big deal to many, but it was. Many of our participants have difficulties transitioning to new places, trying new things and expressing themselves. AND GUESS WHAT - each one of them did! We attribute this to the kind, inclusive nature of Dance Elements and also to the fact that the instructor carried on her teaching as she typically would. She made a few tweaks but challenged each and everyone to rise to the occasion. CLEARLY we went and celebrated by crushing BURGERS and MILKSHAKES at GUD EATS next door WELL DONE Dance Elements and the Transitional Social Communication Group! You rocked it. Your proud speechies, Kara & Kennedy #wehiphopped #weactuallyhiphoppedalittle #youcandancetoo #danceandinclusion #inclusiveenvironments #inclusionandprofessionalism #welovedanceelements #sociallangaugegroups #wehiphopped #misskateandhiphop #movethatbody #danceelements #letsdance #autismanddance #expressyourself #speechiesthatdance #saskatoonspeechthearpy #speechlangaugepathologysaskatoon @slnspeechpathsaskatoon Speech Language Network

No Bus Ride for Dolly-Girl! In addition to her Daily Dolly Duties at the office, Dolly also participates in the morning school bus drop off. To her disbelief, she was declined a morning school bus ride despite sporting her finest threads of the ultimate cheetah and rainbow combo. Dolly now firmly believes this is due to a lack of school supplies and doggy backpack. Stay tuned for her fundraising initiatives to support her plea for these necessary school items so that... she may have another shot at riding the bus! Happy Monday Folks, Dolly-Girl & the Speech Language Network Team #greyhoundlife #moretreatsplease #thattongue #itsahardlife #dollyandfriends #therapyhounds #dogdayseveryday #dogsmakelifebetter #ohdollygirl #houndsandbusrides #schooldropoff #houndtees #kidsarebacktoschoolfulltime #slnspeechpathsaskatoon #speechlanguagepathology

Introducing the creative and talented, Emily Hammer to the SLN team! Emily is a professional art therapist and will be offering art therapy services at the SLN starting Tuesday September 22nd, 2020! With a Bachelors in Psychology (minoring in Studio Art) and a Graduate degree in Art Therapy, Emily uses the creative process to bring an element of play and experimentation to the therapeutic space. Specializing in work with children and seniors both individually and in g...roups, she uses the artistic process to enhance communication and bridge the gap between our feelings and conscious thought. When shes not working, Emily enjoys sitting on her deck with a cup of tea and a good book , and baking different types of bread ! Stay tuned for information about her direct services and (3) programs; Art therapy for Kids, Art therapy for Teens and Art for the Young at Heart! Welcome to the team EMILY!!! We are beyond excited to have you and cant wait for everyone to meet you. To learn more about Emily please visit https://thesln.com/about/ #arttherapy #professionalarttherapist #snesoryregulation #healingthroughart #connectionthroughart #selfexpression #selfexploration #bodyandbrain #creativebeings #modesofexpression

Our farewell to Jess! We said goodbye to our enthusiastic, creative and brilliant graduate student Jess this past Friday. It was a hard day but deep down we know that goodbyes are never really forever at the SLN. What can we say about Jess! She was the full package. She always had a million dollar smile, could rattle off her top ten Sephora picks from her days working the beauty counter and had the best adventure stories from her time spent teaching English in Japan! She a...lso developed rapport with clients of all ages, created meaningful, creative and engaging lessons plans daily and had some of the best darn resources and games we had ever seen! Our Toronto Raptors loving basketball fan is off to finish her last couple of weeks of clinical placements before receiving that beautiful piece of paper in the mail! Within a few weeks, Jess will not only have her undergraduate degrees in Science from Western University and Linguistics from the University of Saskatchewan but she will also be holding her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Alberta! You are on the HOME STRETCH JESSICA and we couldn't be more excited for you!!! Thank you for being an awesome team player and for bringing your "A" game everyday! Your fans and team in communication, Kara & the SLN team #wateringcanflowers #jessrocks #SLPmaterialqueen #speechlanguagepathology #uofagraduatestudies #slpgraduatestudents #onthefinalstretch #welovegraduatestudents #speechlanguagetherapy #saskatoonspeechthearpy #speechlangaugepathologysaskatoon #studentskeepyousharp #universityofalberta #collegeofmedicineandrehabiliation #futurespeechpathologists #universityofalberta @slnspeechpathsaskatoon @speechlanguagenetwork

New team member & New Service The SLN is pleased to announce that we will now be offering Occupational Therapy services starting Thursday September 17th, 2020! We are very excited to welcome Julia Halford to our team as our new Occupational therapist and even more so for the families she will be working with! A bit about Julia; Julia is a registered occupational therapist with a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy (McMaster University) and a Bachelor of Science... in Kinesiology (University of Lethbridge) who has been supporting children and their families for over 12 years. Julias compassion and energy contribute to an engaging and fun approach for supporting clients success and participation in meaningful activities. She uses child and family-centered approaches and believes that focusing on the childs strengths and collaboration with parents/caregivers is essential for helping children thrive to meet their true potential. Julia began her career in the Calgary area where she worked with a diverse population of children and youth both individually and in groups and provided services in educational and home settings. She has a special interest in supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and anxiety, is passionate about supporting clients in developing self-regulation skills (the ability to manage the stresses we face in our daily lives) and loves making learning new skills fun. In her spare time, Julia enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband , their two daughters and two rescue dogs . She also enjoys family board game nights , cooking and learning to grow different vegetables in the garden. Welcome to the team Julia!!! We are excited to have you on the SLN team Learn more at https://thesln.com/about/ #occupationaltherapy #saskatoonoccupationaltherapyservices #finemotormovements #sensoryintegration #multidiciplinaryteam #selfregulationskills #childrenandemotions #slnspeechpathsaskatoon #speechlanguagepathology #saskatchewanoccupationaltherapy

Check out these two little kiddos in our Art Therapy for Kids program. They are having all kinds of fun creating animals, making their homes and talking about their habitats. Small group art therapy provides social interaction in a safe, controlled environment, helping to build empathy and other important social skills. It also supports children who are struggling with new and old transitions, behavioural difficulties, emotional outbursts, or are encountering challenging... circumstances in their life. Art therapy works with the brain and body to facilitate self exploration and healing. Our next 6-week program starts in November! Each session is 75 minutes and runs on Tuesdays 4:15pm - 5:30pm. You child may benefit if they -Need support transitioning to new events, activities and routines - Need support identifying and managing their emotions - Have a diagnosis that impacts their day to day functioning -Have experienced disruptive life events (parental separation, death of a close friend or family member, moving, etc). -Need help to build healthy, age appropriate social skills in a group setting To learn more please visit; https://thesln.com/project/art-therapy-for-kids/ #professionalarttherapy #anxietyandchildren #arttherapyandtransitions #emotionalregulation #seldexplorationandhealing #artandcommunication #arttherapyforkids @slnspeechpathsaskatoon @speechlanguagenetwork

The SLN is a team of Speech Language Therapists who are passionate about communication. Our team also includes an amazing Occupational Therapist and creative Professional Art Therapist. At the SLN, we believe the potential for effective communication exists within all of us. However, letting what’s inside out is easier for some than others. For those with speech, language or social challenges, the struggle of being unable to communicate and learn effectively, can leave peo...ple, of all ages, feeling frustrated. Communication is with us throughout a lifetime. Our role is to provide the tools and guidance to remove barriers and to ensure that people of all ages have a voice and a way to effectively learn and communicate. These skills are necessary across a lifetime for successful human connection and well-being. The SLN was created to help people of all abilities to unlock their inner potential, gain confidence and express their unique selves to the world. www.thesln.com

Mark your calendars for SUNDAY OCTOBER 25th, 2020 for the Communication Training Program for Professionals and Students (CTPPS). The CTPPS is a day long intensive workshop led by Kara Broks, the Founder of the Speech Language Network and a full time practicing Speech Language Pathologist. The program was designed to support people on their journey to achieve their short and long term communication goals. The CTPPS includes; an actionable communication plan, meeting peop...le in a supportive learning environment, an opportunity to connect and share stories about communication triumphs and areas that are hard, gaining a stronger sense of self and many opportunities to gain self confidence when speaking. Throughout the course of the day, we will be working through four different communication modules; Speech / Voice, Body Language, Connecting / Conversations & Presentation Skills and how these are forever evolving within our new dimensions. Kara has been supporting people for more than 15 years with their communication skills and is skilled at inspiring, building confidence and skill sets to enable people to be the best communicators they can be in all areas of life. It's going to be an action packed day! If you or some you know would be interested, you can register here; https://thesln.com/2020/06/12/ctpps/. We have 5 spots remaining. #communicationacrossalifetime #speechlanguagepathology #saskatoonspeechtherapy #theartandsciencebehindcommunication #practicingcommunication #connectingwithothers #socialskills #learningtospeakfluently #unlockpotentialandgainconfidence #expressyourself

The Transitional Communication Group This awesome program designed for participants age 14 and older through to their young adult years starts next week on Thursdays! Do you have a teen that finds social situations difficult or managing their time? ... Do they have difficulties engaging with others and/or figuring out what other people are thinking or feeling? Do they find it hard to start and complete tasks in a timely manner? If so, this group may be a great fit for them! This program runs on Thursdays from September - December 4:15pm-5:30pm and will be led by Kara Broks Reg. SLP and Kennedy Woodcock Reg. SLPA. Participants will learn how to enhance the development of their social cognition and executive functioning skills for both classroom and social situations. Sessions offer a fun and safe environment to practice social language thinking skills and include parent education and programming. Some Areas that will be covered include but are not limited to; how social expectations change with age, how to initiate and engage in face to face conversation, how to build and maintain friendships, organization and time management (completing homework, using a schedule, keeping backpack organized), taking responsibility for self, building self confidence and working through anxious situation and much more. To learn more please visit; https://thesln.com/teen_programs/ and/or call Amanda at 306 933 3222 to register! #transitionalcommunicationgroup #sociallangaugeskills #highschooltransitions #executivefunctioningskills #speechlanguagepathology #sakatoonspeechtherapy #langaugetherapy #makingconnections #buildingcofidence #teenplanningandproblemsolving #conversationsmatter @slnspeechpathsaskatoon

Hello everyone. It's Kara and I hope each and everyone of you is having an amazing Thanksgiving and getting in a little R and R. I came across this quote not too long ago and it not only resonated with me but it reminded me of a conference I attended over 15 years ago. At this conference there was a bonus session over the noon hour on, mindfulness. I attended. The topic was gratitude and the power it can have over our mindset at any given time in our lives. The prese...nter asked us to write down a list of everyone and anyone that had helped, supported and/or taught us in our lives starting with our earliest memories. Seriously I thought? My earliest memories until NOW? So I started. 1. 3 or 4 years old, YELLOW swimming lessons (back when we had colours :) ) - Ross (AKA, Ross the Boss - he was great and could do the Hokey Pokey like nobody's business). 2. My brothers (who were a lot older than me) - always helping me with something - teaching me how to tie my shoes, how to ride a bike and throw a ball. Skip a few years.... 3. Grade 5 - Mr. Kent Anderson - Community Basketball. He taught me how to shoot, dribble with both hands, do layups and how to score on the right net after half time (sigh). 4. Grade 6 - Broken leg, cast up to my thigh for weeks. All my amazing elementary school friends that wheeled me around in a wheelchair and made sure I still got to the park and CIRCLE-K for a slush. 5. Grade 7 - the very kind people that returned my beloved cat Smokey to me after he had been missing for two weeks. You get the point. In that noon hour, I wrote down well over one hundred individuals and I could have written more. Teachers, coaches, dance instructors, family friends, my own friends, people who volunteered their time, professors - YOU NAME IT. This task was fascinating and brought on an incredible wave of emotions and gratitude. Moral of the story is that in this roller coaster of life always do your best to have the "Attitude of Gratitude!" You are loved and if you get a moment in the next day or two I would encourage you to reach out and thank one of the individuals that may be on your list! Happy Thanksgiving, Kara & the SLN team #attitudeofgratitude #writeitdown #reflectonthegood #whohassupportedyou #youareloved #bethankful #connectionisourgreatestgift #thanksgiving2020 #grateful @theslnspeechpathsaskatoon

We would like to introduce our new University of Alberta SLP Graduate Student, Jessica Liao! Born and raised in Saskatoon, this Toronto Raptors loving basketball fan brings with her a wealth of knowledge, experience and upbeat personality! With undergraduate degrees in Science (Western) and Linguistics (U of S), Jessica is now in the final stretch of completing her Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology! ... Before beginning her graduate studies, Jessica taught English overseas and worked as a youth program facilitator for a local non-profit in Saskatoon. As a graduate student clinician, Jessica is excited to reconcile her diverse experiences to her clinical knowledge at the Speech-Language Network. She is committed to fostering an empowering and engaging environment for clients to reach their communication potential. When Jessica is not studying, working or in clinic, she enjoys reading, learning new languages and hiking! Welcome to your final placement Jessica!!! It is awesome to have you. Kara & the SLN team #speechlanguagepathology #brucetherhino #uofagraduatestudies #slpgraduatestudents #onthefinalstretch #welovegraduatestudents #happytohaveyoujess #speechlanguagetherapy #saskatoonspeechthearpy #speechlangaugepathologysaskatoon #studentskeepyousharp #universityofalberta #collegeofmedicineandrehabiliation #futurespeechpathologists

A bit different but all good! Now, go slap on some stretchy pants and find yourself a bird with a side of pumpkinpie, container ofwhipcream and some good laughs! From the SLN families to yours, Happy Thanksgiving #getinmybelly... #gobblegobblegobble #stretchypantsrequired #morewhipplease #fallleaves #slnspeechpathsaskatoon #speechlanguagepathologysaskatoon #speechlanguagenetwork @slnspeechpathsaskatoon See more

New Fall Faces! For those of you who havent met her yet, Amandais our full time Office Manager! Most days youll find her everywhere at once, from engaging with our clients to managing everyones bookings and taking care of the invoicing and payments. Shes fun and friendly, and shell probably be your first point of contact with us.... Amandais a true admin professional, bringing over a decades worth of customer service experience to The SLN. In her spare time,Amandaenjoys camping and hanging out with her family and beloved greyhoundsHerbie and Brinna. She also has the best secret snacks stored in her desk and if you ask her nicely, she sometimes shares! If you are looking to book your fall speech language and social language therapy appointments, she is your gal and you can reach her at;[email protected] call her directly at 306 933 3222. #officemangersmakelifeeasier #theydoitall #speechlanguagepathology #slnspeechpathsaskatoon #slnofficemanger #keepsusonourtoes #speechtherapy #languagetherapy #saskatoonspeechtherapy #sociallanguagegroups

And just like that, summer collapsed into fall. Oscar Wilde The leaves are changing colour and fall is upon us along with the task of getting back into the swing of things. The SLN team has been hard at it the past month, at the drawing board creating and designing new programs and implementing measures to ensure our clients and families feel safe. ... Juggling new schedules, commitments, activities all while navigating new protocols and a way of doing things can be overwhelming. Our goal at the SLN is to make this fall transition as easy as possible for you. We are committed to continuing to provide exceptional services and programs in an adapted and safe environment. Our goal is to support our clients during these transitions and to provide programming and coaching that will continue to foster their growth and guide them in meeting their communication and learning potential. We have a great line up this fall. In addition to our direct therapy services in clinic and onsite, we have FIVE group programs to choose from, THREE of which are new! We invite you to learn more about them at www.thesln.com. As always, we are here to answer any questions you may have. Please do not hesitate to call our full-time office manager Amanda at 306 933 3222, email us at [email protected] or contact one of your therapists directly. We look forward to connecting with you this fall and wish you all the best as your lives evolve within our new dimensions. Yours in communication, Kara Broks & the Speech Language Network Team #backtoschool #backintheswingofthings #readinglevels #literacydevelopment #speechlanguagedevelopment #speechtherapy #transitions #socialemotionalgrowth #schedulesandroutines #speechlanguagepathology #slnspeechpathsaskatoon

Heading into another care home to support one of our amazing clients and yes, the answer is yes. Yes, we work with little kiddos. Yes, we work with children and teens. Yes we work with adults. Yes, we work with seniors and beyond. Yes, even with all the world is going through, we have continued to support our clients because in many cases we are an essential service. Communication is across a lifetime and a vital part for many of our clients well-being. In adults, senior...s and elderly, speech-language and thinking disorders are often caused by stroke, head and neck cancers, traumatic brain injury or neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimers, Parkinsons, ALS or Dementia. In some cases our clients come to us and in some cases they cant, so we go to them. How do we support them? We support them with many different things such as; finding the right words to express themselves how to remember things and organize their thoughts how to speak in complete phrases how to use their voice and enunciate words so they are able to be understood how to engage in meaningful conversations and connect with family an the people in their surroundings the list goes on. Regardless of age, these skills are necessary across a lifetime for connection and well being. That is what we are here for and we are always happy to be involved and support our clients and families. Yours in communication, Kara & the Speech Language Network Team #communicationacrossalifetime #againgandcommunication #connectionandwellbeing #speechlanguagepathology #strokeandspeechskills #rehabilitation #memoryandrecallskills #speechpathologistssaskatoon #speechlangaugetherapy #cognitivecommunicationstrategies #slnspeechpathsaskatoon

Thats a wrap on the Grade 3/4 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) & Reading Camp! This past week was jam-packed with hands-on learning, reading comprehension strategies, hypothesis testing and getting back in the swing of things before school starts! Together we; explored the solar system and created our own planets, and memory strategies tested the limits of force & motion in our daily lives became weather experts learned about graphing and ate del...icious candy in the process and lastly, tested predictions, followed directions, and witnessed some really awesome reactions like elephant toothpaste and ice-cream in a bag We cant thank our campers enough for the past week! Stay curious and keep on reading! We cant wait to see our GRADE 1 & 2 CAMPERS next week! The Speech Language Network Team #curiosityandlearning #scienceandhypothesis #langaugeandsocialskills Thats a wrap on the Grade 3/4 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) & Reading Camp! This past week was jam-packed with hands-on learning, reading comprehension strategies, hypothesis testing and getting back in the swing of things before school starts! Together we; explored the solar system and created our own planets, and memory strategies tested the limits of force & motion in our daily lives became weather experts learned about graphing and ate delicious candy in the process and lastly, tested predictions, followed directions, and witnessed some really awesome reactions like elephant toothpaste and ice-cream in a bag We cant thank our campers enough for the past week! Stay curious and keep on reading! We cant wait to see our GRADE 1 & 2 CAMPERS next week! The Speech Language Network Team #curiosityandlearning #scienceandhypothesis #langaugeandsocialskills #kwllearning #testinghypothesis #sciencetechnologyengineeringandmath #langaugeandcuriosity #gettingbackintheswingofthings #scienceandliteracy #speechlangaugedevlopment #speechlanguagepathology #slnspeechpathsaskatoon #smallgroupwork #connectingandlearning #kwllearning #testinghypothesis #sciencetechnologyengineeringandmath #langaugeandcuriosity #gettingbackintheswingofthings #scienceandliteracy #speechlangaugedevlopment #speechlanguagepathology #slnspeechpathsaskatoon #smallgroupwork #connectingandlearning

Kicking off our 2020 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) & READING Camps this week! This is a great way to support kiddos in getting back into the swing of things! Reading, writing, science experiments, games, outdoor breaks and safe social activities! Today was all about getting to know one another, planets, KWL (Know-Want to Know & Learn) and creating! Run by a Reg. Speech Language Pathologist & Elementary School Teacher this program was designed to support... your childs transition back to school all while learning and expanding langauge and literacy in an active and engaging environment! Kara & the SLN team Www.thesln.com #speechlanguagepathology #summerreadingcamps #summerstemcamps #scienceengineeringtechnologymath #sociallanguageskills #speechtherapysaskatoon #speechlanguageandsociallanguage #schoolreadiness #stutteringtherapyforteens #highschoolplanningandproblemsolving #executivefuntioningskills #metacognition #taskinitiationandcompletion #slnspeechpathsaskatoon

Check out our UPDATE on the SLNs 2020 SUMMER CAMPS & FALL SERVICES newsletter! We have programs for children, teens and adults and a few spots left in our August 2020 camps. www.thesln.com

TEENAGER - noun 1. Someone who is ready for the zombie apocalypse but not ready for the math test tomorrow. Do you have a teen that is disorganized and gets overwhelmed by simple tasks or completing household tasks? Does schoolwork become a regular nightmare because of lost papers and starting a weeklong assignment the night before? ... If so, the HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING & PROBLEM SOLVING PROGRAM Ages 13-19 - AUGUST 24th-28th may be a great fit! We have (3) spots remaining. This program is focused on transitioning back to school and the planning, problem solving and executive functioning skills needed to be successful throughout the school year. Executive functioning skills are our self-regulating skills that we all use every day to accomplish just about everything.They help us plan, organize, make decisions, shift between situations or thoughts, control our emotions and impulsivity, and learn from past mistakes. We rely on our executive functions for everything from packing a backpack, remembering our extra curricular obligations to completing school assignments. This program is run by Hailey Richards, Registered Speech Language Pathologist and Kennedy Woodcock, Registered Speech Language Pathology Assistant. To register please call 306 933 3222 and/or register online at https://thesln.com/2020/06/07/high-school-planning/ The Speech Language Network Team #highschoolexecutivefunctioning #planningandproblemsolving #transitionbacktoschool #saskatoonteens #speechlanguagepathology #saskatoonspeechtherapists #saskatoonspeechtherapy #saskatoonspeechlanguagepathology #speechlanguagenetwork

THE 2020 SPEECH LANGUAGE NETWORK TEAM! Time is our most precious commodity. In life, we owe it to ourselves to surround ourselves with; Family and friends that we love and who build us as people... To pursue careers that we are passionate about and To work alongside peers and colleagues that are talented, kind, creative and exceptional at what they do The women in this photo embody the above characteristics and beyond. They are determined, incredibly funny, have hearts of gold and always go above and beyond for their families, for their team members and for their clients. They are the SPEECH LANGUAGE NETWORK and who I am fortunate to spend time with and work alongside each and every day. Stay Tuned for upcoming announcements, new initiatives and news about our NEW FALL 2020 PROGRAMS! Kara & the SLN team Left-Right - Hailey, Heather, Sam, Kara, Kennedy, Danae & Lindsey at Speech Language Network.

Do you know this lady? If you dont, you likely should! Her name is Heather Tremblay and she has been a Registered Practicing Speech Language Pathologist for more than 20 years. Fully bilingual, she is able to offer therapy in both English and French and has worked extensively with children and youth of all ages, including those with disabilities such as autism, Down Syndrome and others. Heather leads and runs several programs at the SLN for children and adults including b...ut not limited to; The Early Communication Program (18 months 3 years of age) https://thesln.com/early_communication/ The Early Social Communication Program for children diagnosed with ASD and/or who present with social language / engagement delays (18 months 3 years of age) https://thesln.com/early_social_communication/ The Foundations Adult Social Language Connection Program 18+ (next session Fall 2020) https://thesln.com/adult_programs/ Heather is a registered member of the Saskatchewan registry of Autism Services Providers and brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the Speech Language Network team.We love her enthusiasm, zest and passion for helping her clients build their speech, language and overall communication skills. To learn more about Heather, please call 306 933 3222 and/or visit www.thesln.com #speechlanguagepathologysaskatoon #saskatoonspeechtherapists #latetalkers #earlyinterventionspeechlanguage #slpandautism #sociallangaugeskills #earlycommunuicationskills #communicationacrossalifetime #speechlanguagetherapy #slnspeechpathsaskatoon #speechlanguagenetwork #nochargeconsultation

Weve got 99 problems but snazzy prints aint one of them! Ohhhhh Dolly Girl...we love you so Happy Friday Folks... Stay Awesome Yours in communication, Dolly, Kara & the SLN team ... #cheetahcollartoboot #greyhoundsarethebest #ohhhhhdollygirl #greyhoundrescue #slnspeechieteam #speechlanguagepathology #saskatoonspeechtherapy #speechlanguagenetwork #speechiesanddogs #alltheprints #speechtherapyyxe #sociallanguageskills @slnspeechpathsaskatoon

Its a BOY!!! It is with great excitement, after six long years, that we have welcomed our first ever awesome young man to the SLN team! BRENNAN is our new Office Administrative Assistant and will be our Office Manager Amanadas right hand support. The picture says it all! We are beyond excited to have him on this team. He may not look as excited as us but we KNOW he is happy on the inside ! ... WELCOME TO THE TEAM BRENNAN! We have been waiting for you. Kara & the SLN team #brennanisfinallyhere #wehavebeenwaitingforhim #welcometothespeechieteam #slnspeechpathsaskatoon #newofficeadmin #itsaboy #speechlanguagepathology #saskatoonspeechtherapists @slnspeechpathsaskatoon @ Speech Language Network

ONLINE SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN www.thesln.com STEM & READING CAMPS run by a Reg. Speech Language Pathologist & Elementary School Teacher Grade 1 & 2 STEM & READING CAMP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) - August 24th-28th (6/10 spots available) Grade 3 & 4 STEM & READING CAMP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) - August 17th- 21st (4/10 spots available) ... NOTE: All students participating in the STEM & READING CAMPS will have a learning & reading review completed prior to the camp and will be provided with a brief summary. This is included in the fee. Dates for the initial reviews are: July 22nd, 29th & August 5th. TEEN & HIGH SCHOOL CAMPS run by a Reg. Speech Language Pathologist & Reg. Speech Language Pathology Assistant High School Planning & Problem Solving Camp - August 24th-28th (4PM-5:30PM) Teen Stuttering Camp - August 31st-September 4th (9AM-12PM) Please visit www.thesln.com (SUMMER PROGRAMS TAB) for more information and to register. We look forward to seeing you! Kara & the SLN team #speechlanguagepathology #summerreadingcamps #summerstemcamps #scienceengineeringtechnologymath #sociallanguageskills #speechtherapysaskatoon #speechlanguageandsociallanguage #schoolreadiness #stutteringtherapyforteens #highschoolplanningandproblemsolving #executivefuntioningskills #metacognition #taskinitiationandcompletion #slnspeechpathsaskatoon

SHES HERE TO STAY! It was the year 2020, the world was upside down and things were uncertain. However, one thing that was certain and awesome was our winter graduate student. Introducing SLNs newest team member, Miss. Hailey Richards! With a masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Graduate Certificate in Autism, and a bachelors degree in Communication Disorders, she is a natural born front runner and committed to providing her clients with meaningful and effectiv...e evidence based therapy. Always the internal optimist-encourager, Hailey is able to bring out the best in her clients and inspire and coach them to achieve their greatest learning and communication potential. Hailey brings a wealth of experience working with children and adults and has a special interest in supporting those with; autism spectrum disorder, cognitive communication difficulties, early language skills, social language impairments and auditory processing disorders. As well, in August, Hailey will be running our STEM & READING camps alongside our Elementary School Teacher as well as running our High School Planning & Problem Solving camp https://thesln.com/2020/06/07/stem_reading_camp/ . When she is not at work, Hailey enjoys playing sports, going to the lake, bargain shopping and a solid game of YAHTZEE! To learn more about Hailey, please visit https://thesln.com/about/! WELCOME TO THE TEAM HAILEY!!! #saskatoonspeechthearpists #speechtherapyyxe #speechlanguagepathology #speechlanguagepathologysaskatoon #autismcertificate #speechlanguagenetwork #speechtherapy #languagetherapy #newspeechtherapist #slnspeechpathsaskatoon #sociallanguagetherapy #speechtherapy #latetalkers #teenspeechtherapy

True, North, Strong and Free. Happy Canada Day Folks. #canadaday #thisbeautifulcountry #proudcanadians ... #landofthelivingskies #loveoneanother #slnspeechpathsaskatoon #saskatoonspeechtherapists @ Saskatchewan See more

It wouldnt be Fathers Day without a few bad dad jokes! To all the amazing fathers out there; Thank you for being our rocks and for always lending a helping hand Thank you for always telling it as it is and for your humour Thank you for introducing us to music across the decades (good and not so good)... Thank you for the adventures and for being our biggest cheerleaders! Wishing you loads of love, bad jokes and BBQ food on Fathers Day, Kara & the SLN team #fathersday #slnspeechpathsaskatoon #baddadjokes #speechlanguagepathology #speechiesandtheirdad #callyourdad #letsbbq

AUGUST 2020 - STEM & READING CAMPS I dont think anyone would disagree that the past four months have oddly resembled that of a roller coaster. To support your childs transition back to school with their schedule, education, and social interaction, these camps will help re-establish a routine of structured learning in an active and engaging environment. The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) & Reading camps were designed and will be led by one... of our Registered Speech Language Pathologists and a Elementary School Teacher. This interactive summer camp was designed to engage young learners through hands-on STEM and social activities while expanding their skills in language and literacy. This program will focus on building independence in reading, writing, and language, while building their imagination and creativity on topics of the environment, space, weather, and much more! TWO OPTIONS: Groups/DATES: Grade 3-4 Aug 17-21 (6 spots remain) Grade 1-2 Aug 24-28 (7 spots remain) To learn more and/or register please visit: https://thesln.com/2020/06/07/stem_reading_camp/ #stemandreading #speechsummercamps #sciencetechnologyengineeringandmath #learningtoread #backtoschoolroutines #imagniationandcreativity #speechlanguagepathology #slnspeechpathsaskatoon #socialskillstraining #backtoschoolroutines

Rainy afternoons with a couple of our faves! #hellodollygirl #samanddolly #greyhoundlove #samlovesanimals #samlovesdolly #rescuedogsrock #dogsmakelifebetter ... #autismandspeechlanguagepathology #autismanddogs #samtalkstodolly See more

It is with great excitement that we announce our Summer 2020 Camps & Programs for children, teens and adults! At SLN, we believe that our clients should have a meaningful and engaging program experience in a safe and positive environment where everyone can feel accepted and welcome all while developing their academic, literacy, social language and overall communication skills. The skills that we teach at our camps benefit people of all ages in many ways, including: feeling... more confident when meeting new people finding it easier to strike up and maintain conversations maintaining or improving their science & literacy skills so that they dont backslide over the school-free summer months feeling less frustrated when trying to share their ideas becoming more fluent and more comfortable speaking in front of others becoming stronger problem solvers and gaining organization skills To learn more about our awesome camps and programs for children, teens and adults please read below. Registration forms are our website. As well, if you know of someone who would be interested in our programs, please forward them this post! We look forward to seeing you this summer, Kara & the SLN team Speech Language Network 410 Jessop Ave Saskatoon, SK PHONE: 306 933 3222 WEBSITE: www.thesln.com #speechlanguagepathology #speakwithconfidence #speechlangaugepathologists #saskatoonspeechtherapy #STEMandREADING #Stutteringcamps #teencommunicationgroups #adultcommunication #adultstutteringprograms #executivefunctioningskills #planningandproblemsolving @ Speech Language Network

Dont Drop the Dice on the floor Clinic rules apply and believe me, if you dish it out to teens they will dish it back. The following is the result of a heated game of yahtzee where we were practicing common phrases and targeted sounds while using fluent speech. ... We beleive effective therapy is a combination of evidence based practice, direct training techniques and carry over activities that will support our clients in everyday life. This talented soccer loving teen crushed his stuttering and fluency speech goals and dished out some clinic rules! We may need to make exceptions to the clinic rules for the clinicians moving forward #fluentoralreading #rainbowpassage #stutteringtherapy #dontdropthedice #rockinghisspeechgoals #clinicianswhodropthedice #speechiesforlife #speechtherapistssaskatoon #speechlanguagepathology #speechlanguagenetwork #teensandstutteringtherapy

Speech Language Network - CONVOCATION CEREMONY- 2020 ** there is a cap toss and flipping of the tassel! Today we gathered at the SLN to celebrate Hailey Elynne Richards, her athletic career as a university volleyball player, her advanced research and graduate certificate in Autism and the completion of her Masters of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology from St. Cloud University, Minnesota. It is no secret that graduates around the world did not experience th...e celebrations they had anticipated for their years of hard academic work from the grade 12 level and beyond. Some did not experience this at all. It was a different celebration but Hailey was surrounded by peers, colleagues and friends and her hard work, talents and many years of post secondary were truly celebrated by us and her family. We were joined by the SLN team and the honorable Tim Wilson, hailing from Tasmania, Australia to address the graduate. ELLEN DEGENEROUS (Narrated by Tim Wilson) Never follow anyone elses path, unless youre in the woods and youre lost and you see a path and by all means you should follow that. Dont give advice, it will come back and bite you in the ass. Dont take anyones advice. So my advice to you is to be true to yourself and everything will be fine. HEATHER; Hailey, you are a brilliant young therapist, creative, caring, loads of fun and will be a credit to the profession for years to come. Our clients love you, we love you and all around, we think you are pretty darn great. CONGRATULATIONS! DANAE: Giving / Receiving of the Degrees HEATHER: Giving / Receiving of the Balloon and the orchid LOADS OF APPLAUSE from the entire group! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU HAILEY! Pour it on - the best is yet to come! Kara & the Speech Language Network Team #speechlanguagepathologygraduation #haileydidit #tossingofthecap #slideshow #SLPgraduate #speechiesforlife #speechpathologysaskatoon #slnspeechpathsaskatoon #communicationacrossalifetime #autismresearch

Speech Language Network - CONVOCATION CEREMONY- 2020 Mandatory Photos Today we gathered at the SLN to celebrate Hailey Elynne Richards, her athletic career as a university volleyball player, her advanced research and graduate certificate in Autism and the completion of her Masters of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology from St. Cloud University, Minnesota. It is no secret that graduates around the world did not experience the celebrations they had anticipate...d for their years of hard academic work from the grade 12 level and beyond. Some did not experience this at all. It was a different celebration but Hailey was surrounded by peers, colleagues and friends and her hard work, talents and many years of post secondary were truly celebrated by us and her family. We were joined by the SLN team and the honorable Tim Wilson, hailing from Tasmania, Australia to address the graduate. ELLEN DEGENEROUS (Narrated by Tim Wilson) Never follow anyone elses path, unless youre in the woods and youre lost and you see a path and by all means you should follow that. Dont give advice, it will come back and bite you in the ass. Dont take anyones advice. So my advice to you is to be true to yourself and everything will be fine. HEATHER; Hailey, you are a brilliant young therapist, creative, caring, loads of fun and will be a credit to the profession for years to come. Our clients love you, we love you and all around, we think you are pretty darn great. CONGRATULATIONS! DANAE: Giving / Receiving of the Degrees HEATHER: Giving / Receiving of the Balloon and the orchid LOADS OF APPLAUSE from the entire group! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU HAILEY! Pour it on - the best is yet to come! Kara & the Speech Language Network Team #speechlanguagepathologygraduation #haileydidit #tossingofthecap #slideshow #SLPgraduate #speechiesforlife #speechpathologysaskatoon #slnspeechpathsaskatoon #communicationacrossalifetime #autismresearch

Who has two thumbs and is ready to ROCK summer? BEN does folks, BEN DOES! Now, are you ready for summer? We sure are! Just a few more weeks before its time to hit the beaches, parks and enjoy some fun in the sun for the long weekend! ... #belikeben #smoresallday #beachfries #mmmmburgers #hotdogsandburgers #sunshineandslushies #saskysummers #letshitthebeack #communicationacrossalifetime #welovesummer #speechies #speechlanguagepathologysaskatoon #speechpathology #saskatoonspeechtherapists

Are you creative, hardworking, a team player and enjoy engaging and interacting with people of all ages? If so, you may be a great addition to our awesome Speech Language Network Team. We currently have three awesome employment opportunities available; Administrative Support - a few evenings, Saturdays and holiday coverage! ... Art Facilitator - part time position, experience in art and or related field and the opportunity to design and implement programs for all ages Occupational Therapist - working with children and adults from functional rehabilitation to sensory integration programming If you know of anyone who may be interested, please let them know. Great place, awesome team and the chance to work with the most amazing clientele there is! LEARN MORE @ https://thesln.com/employment/#arttherapist We look forward to meeting you, Kara & the SLN team #artfacilitator #artprogramming #admisntrativesupport #occupationaltherapy #movementandcommunication #activedailyliving #slnspeechpathsaskatoon #speechlanguagepathology

Are you an Occupational Therapist who enjoys working with children, teens and adults? Are you creative, fun and passionate about helping support the improvement of peoples lives? If so, please check out our Occupational Therapist Employment position. This is a part time position at the SLN and an awesome opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team. More information here; https://thesln.com/employment/#occupationaltherapist ... We look forward to meeting you! Kara & the SLN team #occupationaltheerapy #improvefunctionalliving #sensoryintegration #newwaystomove #activedailyliving #returntowork #manageenviroments #multidisciplinaryteams #speechiesandots #slnspeechpathsaskatoon #speechlanguagepathology #saskatoonoccupationaltherapists #speechtherapysaskatoon #occupationaltherapy

the SPEECH LANGUAGE NETWORK TEAM! Time is our most precious commodity. In life, we owe it to ourselves to surround ourselves with; Family and friends that we love and who build us as people... To pursue careers that we are passionate about and To work alongside peers and colleagues that are talented, kind, creative and exceptional at what they do The women in this photo embody the above characteristics and beyond. They are determined, incredibly funny, have hearts of gold and always go above and beyond for their families, for their team members and for their clients. They are the SPEECH LANGUAGE NETWORK and who I am fortunate to spend time with and work alongside each and every day. 2020 is going to be a year of incredible growth, change and continuing to support our clients in unlocking their potential, gaining confidence and expressing their unique self to the world! Stay Tuned for upcoming announcements, new initiatives and news about our BIG MOVE into our new Speech Language & Social Language Therapy Facility, Kara & the SLN team Left-Right - Heather, Sam, Kara, Kennedy, Danae & Lindsey

There is a lot going on in the world right now with so many cultures, places and people. This was a note that passed by the other day and it resonated. There is a lot of truth in this passage.

We are growing and looking for a part time office administrator! At The Speech Language Network, were passionate about communication. Were Speech-Language Pathologists, and we work with children, teens and adults! Were looking for a new part-time administrative assistant someone with the ability to keep the office running flawlessly; keep our office clean & tidy and someone who is comfortable wearing many hats to help the whole business succeed.... JOIN our AWESOME TEAM! To read more about this position, click here https://thesln.com/employment/#officeadmin #growing #communicationacrossalifetime #funhardworkingteam #speechlanguagepathologists #adminstrativeassistant #officemanager

ART THERAPIST / FACILITATOR @ the SLN We are growing again and looking for a new part time Art Therapist / Arts Facilitator! This creative person will be someone who understands the power of the arts and how to engage and foster growth and learning. ... They will use diverse methods, various theories and creative approaches to enhance expressive communication. Whether you are a Facilitator or a Therapist, youll have skills and experience in engaging people of all ages from children to adults with diverse needs in arts-related activities. To read more about this position, click here https://thesln.com/employment/ #slnspeechpathsaskatoon #speechlanguagepathology #arttherapist #artfacilitator #creativeminds #newwaystolearnandgrow #communicationacrossalifetime #funhardworkingteam #speechlanguagepathologists #letspaintdrawandcreate #speechlangaugenetwork

Lets do this! Transitioning to telehealth for Speech Language Pathologists. Check it out today (TUESDAY 12PM) https://usask.webex.com/usask/onstage/g.php Continuing Education - College of Rehabilitative Science - University of Saskatchewan Now the real question is "To drop or not drop the camera?" ... Looking forward to seeing you at noon. Yours in communication, Kara #speechlanguagenetwork #speechlanguagepathology #transitiontotelehealthspeechlanguagepathologists #collegeofrehabiliativescience #saskatoonspeechtherapy #speechtherapy #langaugetherapy #communicationacrossalifetime #suttering #developmentaldelays

Continuing Education - College of Rehabilitative Science - University of Saskatchewan I am excited to speak this week along with a fellow SLP, Randa Tomczak on the Transition to Telehealth for Speech Language Pathologists. We will be reviewing regulations, research and activities and programs to use in online therapy with children, teens and adults. ... Its going to be a great presentation followed by Q & A. TIME: Tuesday May26th, 2020 - 12:00pm To access the webinar - login at CERS under COURSES https://rehabscience.usask.ca/cers/ I hope to see you there. Yours in communication, Kara #telehealthandspeechlanguagepathology #speechlanguagepathology #ufoscollegeofrehabilitation #transitiontothelehealth #onlinespeechlanguagetherapy #communicationacrossalifetime #speechlanguagenetwork #slnspeechpathsaskatoon @ Speech Language Network

Dont leave your hearing health to the internet. If you suspect your infant, child or yourself has a hearing loss, go see an AUDIOLOGIST! Check our Dr. Karen Sharpe, Audiologist, at Thrive Hearing Solutions on CTV morning LIVE. Heres the link! https://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/video Audiologists provide; Assessments, hearing aid fitting and rehabilitation & counseling. Dr. Sharpe talks about prevalence, newborn hearing screens and the growing hearing concerns in our 40+ ...population. She also spent time highlighting COVID and how extremely difficult it is for those with hearing impairments to navigate society as it is and how extremely difficult it is now with face masks and the inability to use lip reading and facial expressions to help. Her words were, "BE VERY PATIENT" and she is right, it is a difficult scenario for many. MAY IS SPEECH & HEARING MONTH! #communicateawarness #mayispseechandhearingmonth #dontleaveyourhearingtotheinternet #thrivehearingsoulutions #speechlanguagenetwork #speechiesandaudsgotogether