Meet the Team
Lindy Bailey
Speech Language Pathologist
She/Her
My name is Lindy Bailey, and I am a Registered Speech Language Pathologist. As a play-based, neurodiversity affirming therapist, I have had the pleasure of supporting children and their families in their communication journeys for over 5 years.
I received my Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of British Columbia. I am registered with the College of Care and Health Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC) and I am a member of Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC). I am on the Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP).
I have received additional training from:
- Meaningful Speech to help support children who are gestalt language processors
- Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC), which is an approach to support children with childhood apraxia of speech
- The Lidcombe Program, an evidence based approach to fluency disorders (stuttering)
- LAMP (Language Acquisition Through Motor Planning) Training, a course outlining best practices supporting Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) users
Additionally, I frequently participate in online webinars and short courses to stay current in the topics of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I am passionate about working with individuals with complex communication needs, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and early language intervention. I practice neurodiversity-affirming therapy by respecting and valuing the different communication and learning styles that accompany different neurological makeups. I believe in constant collaboration with families to build realistic, functional communication goals and trusting relationships. I am passionate about play-based therapy, and I look forward to learning and having fun with you and your child!
Ashley Watt
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
She/Her
My name is Ashley Watt, and I am a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant. I approach my work through a compassionate, child-centered lens that recognizes and values each child as a unique individual.
I completed my education in Oshawa, Ontario at Durham College in the Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) program, where I developed a strong foundation in supporting communication development across a variety of settings and needs.
Before becoming a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, I worked as an Early Childhood Educator for over a decade, an experience that has translated seamlessly into my role as a CDA. My background in early childhood education has provided me with extensive experience supporting preschool and school-aged children with a wide range of communication needs and speech and language goals. Through this work, I have developed a strong understanding of child development, relationship-based support, and the importance of creating engaging and inclusive environments where children feel safe to learn and communicate.
I have received additional training in PODD (Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display), an AAC system designed to support functional communication for individuals with complex communication needs. I confidently teach literacy using the UFLI program, an explicit and systematic approach that helps students build the foundational skills necessary for proficient reading and literacy development.
I am passionate about stepping into each child’s world by understanding their strengths, interests, communication styles, and individual needs in order to support meaningful and functional goals. I strive to create safe, supportive, and neurodiversity-affirming environments where children feel understood, encouraged, and empowered to communicate in ways that are authentic to them.
Grace Frechette
Speech Language Pathologist
She/Her
My name is Grace Frechette, and I’m a registered Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Care and Health Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC) and a member of the Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP). I recently completed my Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Alberta and am excited to be returning to the island where I grew up.
I have experience working with preschool and school-aged children with a wide range of communication needs. I’m particularly passionate about supporting neurodiverse children and those who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Through my clinical training, I gained focused experience with AAC, developmental language differences and motor speech disorders, such as Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). I have received additional training in Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) and The Lidcombe Program, an evidence based approach to fluency disorders.
My approach is play-based, child-led, and neurodiversity-affirming. I support children in developing meaningful, functional communication skills in ways that honor who they are and how they naturally connect with the world. I also value collaborating with families to help their child feel confident and supported in their communication journey, and I love watching my clients’ communication skills blossom.
Salina Gillis
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
She/Her
*Currently offering virtual services
My name is Salina Gilliss and I am a Speech-Language Pathology graduate student who approaches my clinical work through a trauma-informed, child-centered lens that recognizes and honours each child as a unique individual. I am deeply committed to stepping into each child’s world—understanding their strengths, needs, interests, and lived experiences—to support meaningful, functional communication goals. I strive to create safe, supportive, and neurodiversity-affirming therapy environments where children feel understood, regulated, and empowered to communicate in ways that are authentic to them.
I am currently completing my Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Gannon University. My academic interests are primarily focused on cognitive-communication disorders, supporting neurodiverse children, and early language development. I prioritize evidence-based practice and actively stay current with emerging research by engaging with trusted clinical resources such as The Informed SLP.
Before my graduate training, I worked for four years as a behavioral aide supporting children with a wide range of disabilities, followed by two years as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA). Much of this experience occurred during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, which allowed me to develop strong skills in virtual service delivery. As a result, I am highly confident and well-equipped to provide engaging, effective, and individualized therapy in telepractice settings.
I strongly value collaboration with families and caregivers and believe that meaningful progress is built through trust, shared decision-making, and realistic, functional goal-setting. My therapeutic approach is play-based, child-centered, and rooted in respect for diverse communication styles. I aim to make therapy engaging, supportive, and joyful, and I look forward to learning and growing alongside the children and families I serve.