Our Team

Our goal is to work with you and your child to improve your child’s communication skills in an enjoyable and safe environment.

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.

Certifications:

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 (CASLPO), a member of the Ontario Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists, and a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). 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)
Bridging PROMPT Technique Intervention (level 2)

The Hanen Centre:

It Takes Two to Talk
More Than Words

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 (level 1)
Bridging PROMPT technique to Intervention (level 2)

Meaningful Speech
AAC for Gestalt Language Processors Trained Clinician
Natural Language Acquisition Trained Clinician

Pyramid Educational Consultants
Picture Exchange Communication System

The Writing Revolution
The Hochman Method, Advancing Thinking Through Writing in grades 3-12

University of Toronto
Advances Literacy Practices

Seeds of Learning
Executive Function Roots Course

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.

Abbey Edwards M.Cl. Sc.

Speech-Language Pathologist,

Registered CASLPO

Abbey is a registered Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of Ontario (CASLPO). She completed an Honours Specialization in Linguistics at Western University and went on to complete a Master of Clinical Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Western University. Abbey is passionate about supporting children and their families through play-based intervention and family-centered care. She has experience working with children in the areas of articulation, literacy, receptive and expressive language, and alternative and augmentative forms of communication. Abbey loves to learn new things and is constantly seeking information to strengthen her knowledge and allow her to develop strategies to meet the needs of each individual child. Some of her continuing education activities are in the areas of gestalt language processing, multilingual language learning and speech sound production.

Alyssa Arundine M.Cl. Sc.

Speech-Language Pathologist,

Registered CASLPO

Alyssa is a registered Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of Ontario (CASLPO). She completed a Bachelor of Science Honours in Behaviour, Cognition and Neuroscience at the University of Windsor and went on to complete a Master of Clinical Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Western University. Alyssa is dedicated to supporting children and their families develop communication skills through family-centered care. She has experience with literacy and articulation as well as expressive and receptive language. She has a passion for learning and is continuing to seek knowledge to enhance her ability to best support each child’s unique needs. Her ongoing education focuses on social communication, motor speech and play-based intervention. Currently, Alyssa is certified in:

The Hanen Centre
It Takes Two to Talk