Our Team

Meggan Levson

M.H.Sc., S-LP(C)
Speech-Language Pathologist,
Registered CASLPO

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I have worked with preschool and school-aged children to help them manage a variety of communication challenges including:

Late talking, difficulty using grammatical sentences, unclear speech, English as a Second Language (ESL), trouble with social interaction, stuttering, and use of alternative and augmentative communication systems.

Specifically, I have experience helping children with Receptive and Expressive Language Impairment, Motor Speech Disorders (i.e. Apraxia, Dysarthria), Articulation/Phonological delays, Resonances, Autism, and other Developmental Disorders.

My Profile

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The PROMPT Institute:
Introduction to PROMPT Technique (level 1)
Bridging PROMPT Technique to Intervention (level 2)

The Hanen Centre:
It Takes Two to Talk
More Than Words
Target Words
Learning Language and Loving It

Geneva Centre for Autism:
Autism S-LP Certification

Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care:
Individual Authorizer for the Assistive Devices Program

Western University
In 1999, Meggan graduated from Western University (UWO) with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Human Physiology, Honours.

University of Toronto
In 2001, Meggan graduated from the University of Toronto with a Master of a Health Science M.H.Sc., Communication Sciences and Disorders.

OLSA and SAC
In July 2001, Meggan joined the College of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of Ontario as a registered Speech-Language Pathologist, and is a current member of the Ontario Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (OSLA).  In the same year she also obtained her Speech-Language & Audiology Canada Certification in 2001, and is a current member of Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC).

You can view my LinkedIn profile here.

Amanda Banas

Speech-Language Pathologist,

Registered CASLPO

Amanda is a registered Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology of Ontario, a member of the Ontario Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists, and a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She completed her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology in 2005.

Amanda has spent most of her career working in a school setting. This has led to her having an educational focus when treating speech and language impairments. She has worked with children from junior kindergarten to grade 6, as well as a few high school age students. She has experience working with Articulation/Phonological Delays, Receptive and Expressive Language Impairments, and Autism.

The PROMPT Institute:

Introduction to PROMPT Technique (level 1)

The Hanen Centre:

It Takes Two to Talk

Stephanie Kantzos

Speech-Language Pathologist,

Registered CASLPO

Stephanie is a registered Speech-Language Pathologist in Ontario and true professional when it comes in helping others.  She earned her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from Queen Margaret University in Scotland and before this, she completed a Double Major in Health Science and Sociology from Western University while being a valuable member of the varsity volleyball team.   

She strongly believes in the importance of continual education and has become certified in:

The Hanen Centre

It Takes Two to Talk

More Than Words

TalkAbility 

The PROMPT Institute 

Introduction to PROMPT technique (level1) 

Bridging PROMPT technique to Intervention (level 2)

Pyramid Educational Consultants 

Picture Exchange Communication System 

LSVT Global 

Lee Silverman Voice Treatment 

Mohawk College 

Autism and Behavioural Science Certification- Behavioural Therapist 

In addition to certifications Stephanie has completed several courses from Social Thinking ® to learn how best to assist individuals with social communication/learning challenges and Completed the Cognitive-Communication Disorders Certification, Level 1.

Stephanie’s clinical practice areas include prevention and early intervention training for parents/guardians of young children; speech sounds (articulation), including Apraxia of Speech; pediatric language and literacy; pediatric social learning/social communication skills; Autism Spectrum Disorder. 

With a background working with children, Stephanie’s professionalism, enthusiasm and knowledge will deliver results by assisting families and individuals to enrich their communication skills.   

Justine Theal 

Communicative Disorders Assistant

Justine is a Communicative Disorders Assistant that has experience working with preschool and school aged children with a variety of presenting diagnoses and challenges.  In particular she has experience working on late talking, parent/caregiver coaching, unclear speech, grammatical errors, social interaction, English as a second language, motor speech, picture exchange communication systems (PECS), and alternative and augmentative communication devices. 

Justine earned her Communicative Disorders Assistant Certificate from Georgian College in 2016.  She also holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Cultural Anthropology and Linguistics from Western University.

Justine is certified in:

Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Level 1

Hanen’s 4 I’s to Socialize

The Speech and Stuttering Institute Motor Speech and Fluency workshops

Sabrina Hapte

M.Cl.Sc.

Speech-Language Pathologist,

Registered CASLPO

Sabrina is a registered Speech-Language Pathologist who is passionate about providing family-centered and culturally sensitive care. She has experience working with preschool and school-aged children presenting with a variety of speech and/or language challenges, including late talkers, articulation and phonological delays, receptive and expressive language impairments, and literacy difficulties. She earned her Master of Clinical Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Western University. Prior to this, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree, completing an Honors Double Major in Medical Sciences and Psychology at Western University. Sabrina is certified in:

The Hanen Centre:

It Takes Two to Talk

Institute of Stuttering Treatment and Research (ISTAR):

Comprehensive Stuttering Program

Sabrina has also participated in various professional development workshops and seminars, with topics ranging from supporting parents of preschoolers with ASD or social communication difficulties to working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations. She is also a current member of Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC).