"Communication is the essence of human life."
Janice Light
ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME
I am a bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in supporting young children with emotional and behavioral needs. With both clinical expertise and lived experience in neurodivergence, I am committed to fostering children’s communication in collaboration with their families.
Outside of work, you’ll find me either playing in nature or curled up with a good book with my daughters. We also love making art, music, and yummy food together.
EXPERIENCE
Early Childhood Mental Health SLP
Public Health Preschool SLP
Hanen More than Words certified
Social communication groups
Lidcombe certified
RASP member
Selective Mutism treatment groups
English & Mandarin service delivery
15 years of clinical experience
UBC Clinical Educator
Motivational Interviewing certified
EDUCATION
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University of British Columbia, Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
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Research publications in bilingualism, social communication, narrative, and Autism
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Certified by Speech-Language Audiology Canada
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Registered with College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia
CLINICAL FOCUS
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Social communication and play
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Autism Spectrum, PDA, ADHD, giftedness
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Bilingual language development
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Emotional regulation and behaviour
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Speech sound production
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Executive functioning
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Selective Mutism and anxiety
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Stuttering and fluency
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Receptive and expressive language
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Narrative and early literacy
CONTACT ME
I am accepting new clients for assessment and short-term consultation therapy services.
Because of a conflict of interest, I’m unable to work with preschool-aged children who live in the City of Vancouver.