Speech-Language Pathologist
M.Sc., Reg. CASLPO
Every day, I feel honored to be a small part of my clients’ communication journeys. I have the great privilege of celebrating with families the exciting and encouraging milestones achieved along the way. When meeting a family, the first part of my therapeutic process is always about connection. Each interaction is an opportunity to connect with the individual and their support system about their goals, ideas, and perspectives. Communication, whether it is on a device, in an expression, or through words, is foundationally about finding ways to connect with those around us. I was raised in nearby Acton and I am excited to practice so close to friends and family. In my spare time, I enjoy running, baking, and searching for the best cup of coffee around.
Megan Hennessey is a registered Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) and a member of Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC).
Megan received her Master of Science from the University of Alberta in Speech-Language Pathology in 2023. While in Alberta, Megan was an active member of her faculty, acting as class representative and leading her peers as President of the Rehabilitation Medicine Students Association.
In 2017, Megan graduated from Laurentian University with her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and with Minors in Ethics and in Health and Disabilities. Prior to beginning her degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Megan worked for several years supporting autistic children. Megan now has experience working in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the Northwest Territories, having sought unique opportunities to experience Speech-Language Pathology across a variety of settings.
Megan is passionate about understanding and enhancing the client experience. She enjoys working with both children and adults. Megan has a special interest in augmentative and alternative communication (both low and high tech approaches), assistive technology, motor speech disorders, pre-school and school-age language and literacy, articulation, aphasia, autism, stuttering and swallowing/tongue thrust.
Megan is dedicated to continuing education. A sample of advanced course work includes:
- Lidcombe Program for Early Intervention in Stuttering
- Ascend SMARTER Intervention for reading intervention
- Megan is a Natural Language Acquisition Trained Clinician (Meaningful Speech)and is listed on the NLA Registry. She has advanced training to support gestalt language leaners using neurodiversity affirming approaches
- AAC for Gestalt Language Processors (Meaningful Speech)
- AEIOU: Integrated Approach to Pediatric Feeding