Denitsa, the founder of The Communication Clinic, is a seasoned speech-language pathologist with years of experience helping children thrive. She has a Masters of Speech-Language Pathology with special emphasis on childhood language disorders, and has since gone on to complete dozens of courses and workshops to sharpen her practice. Her clinical practice is inspired by the Greenspan Floortime Approach and Social Thinking.
In her practice, she has worked with preschool and school-aged children with a wide range of communication difficulties: speech (articulation, phonology, motor speech/childhood apraxia), language learning, social communication, and fluency (stuttering). She also has extensive experience with children and young adults with ASD (autism spectrum disorders), and strives to create a stimulating atmosphere that is conducive to learning in her therapy sessions. Additionally, she is interested in AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) for nonverbal or minimally verbal children, and using technology in her sessions.
Denitsa is bilingual and provides services in English and Bulgarian. She is a registered member of the CASLPO (College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario), SAC (Speech-Language and Audiology Canada), and the OSLA (Ontario Speech and Language Association).
Marie Helene Tcheuffa Kamo is a registered Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) passionate about early language acquisition and intervention. She provides services in both English and French and is enthusiastic about partnering with families to create positive and playful learning experiences during her therapy sessions.
She has worked with preschool and school-aged children in the areas of receptive and expressive language, speech sound disorders, fluency, building of preliteracy skills and learning disabilities. She has additional experience within the areas of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders. She has supported children in different settings, including schools, private practice, as well as client’s homes.
Marie Helene graduated from UC Louvain (Belgium) with a Master in Speech-Language Pathology and holds a Bachelor degree from McGill University in Biomedical Life Sciences. She is also a certified member of Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) and has worked in Montreal (Quebec) and in France. Marie Helene is committed to life-long learning and continues to engage in professional development opportunities.
Ellysa Vardy, M.Sc., is a registered Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologist of Ontario (CASLPO). She received her Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Language Sciences from Brock University and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from University College London, in the United Kingdom. She also has a certificate in Francophone practice for Speech-Language Pathologists.
Ellysa has experience working with preschool and school-age children in the areas of language delay, articulation, motor speech, pragmatics (social skills), fluency (stuttering), developmental and cognitive delays, and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC). She believes in the importance of including families in the therapy process and tries to ensure therapy is fun and motivating for the child!
Emily Li is a registered Occupational Therapist with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO). She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, and her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Toronto.
Emily's goal is to provide compassionate care and neurodiversity-affirming experiences for children and teens. Emily has worked with preschool and school-aged children in school, home, and private practice settings. She helps children participate in daily activities by addressing difficulties related to motor skills, self-care skills, handwriting, sensory processing, and self-regulation using a play-based approach.
Emily has additional training in Handwriting Without Tears and continues to develop her clinical skills by participating in workshops and other continuing education opportunities.
We offer a wide range of services: in-clinic or virtual speech, Occupational Therapy and Psychotherapy services for Children and Teens across Liberty Village, King West, Queen West, The Junction, Bloor West Village, High Park, Roncesvalles, Bloordale Village, Parkdale, Etobicoke, North York, The Annex, Toronto, and surrounding areas.