Speech-Language Pathologist
M.Sc., Reg. CASLPO
As a member of your family’s team, I am passionate about supporting speech, language, and feeding goals through an individualized, relationship-centered approach. My favorite part of my role is the opportunity to create meaningful connections with individuals and their support systems, recognizing that every interaction is an opportunity to learn more about your strengths and unique perspectives. I feel incredibly honored to be a small part of my clients’ individual journeys – finding motivating, creative, and evidence-based strategies that help build confidence and enhance quality of life. Originally from Acton, I now reside in Guelph/Eramosa with my husband and my dog. Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, baking, and exploring local coffee shops in search of the best latte 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 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, collaborating with caregivers and community partners for the highest standard of care. She enjoys working with all ages, from pediatric to adults. Megan has a special interest in stuttering, Autism and gestalt language learning, feeding and swallowing, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), motor speech disorders, pre-school and school-age language and literacy, and tongue thrust.
Megan is dedicated to professional development. A sample of advanced certifications and training includes:
- Lidcombe Program for Early Intervention in Stuttering
- Palin Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Early Childhood Stuttering
- Natural Language Acquisition Trained Clinician (Meaningful Speech) – Advanced training to support gestalt language learners using neurodiversity affirming approaches. She is listed on the NLA Trained Clinician Registry
- AAC for Gestalt Language Processors (Meaningful Speech)
- AEIOU Trained Therapist – Integrated Approach to Pediatric Feeding. This approach prioritizes child autonomy, family relationships, and authentic connections. It is an integrated, evidence-based, and responsive feeding approach that is trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming.
- Ascend SMARTER Intervention for reading intervention