Hi!  I'm Orlene.  Thank you for taking a little time to find out more about my background.  

I am a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist, registered with the regulatory body:  Saskatchewan Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists available toll free at 1-866-757-3990 or on line at saslpa.ca.  

After receiving my Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology as well as my Masters training at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, I have worked in my home province of Saskatchewan. 

For more than 20 years, I have worked as an SLP with all ages of clients in health care, the education system, and in private practice. I have clinical experience from:

• University of Alberta
• Glenrose Hospital in Edmonton and Edmonton schools
• Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon
• Schools in Saskatoon and rural Saskatchewan
• Public Health in Lloydminster, North Battleford, Saskatoon Regions
• Alvin Buckwold Child Development Program 
• Private Practice 

I have training and experience in the following areas:

• Developmental Delay in infants and toddlers
• Feeding and swallowing disorders
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down syndrome, Soto syndrome, Noonan's syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Fragile X, and other syndromes or genetic issues that affect communication development
• Central Auditory Processing Disorder
• Articulation Disorder
• Language Learning Disabilities
• Stuttering and other disorders of fluency
• Voice Disorders
• Adult Aphasia

When a concern is out of my scope of practise, I promptly make referrals to other specialists in related fields to either create a team approach for your situation or refer you on to a more suitable service.  

What is Speech-Language Pathology?

Speech-Language Pathology is the study of applied science in Speech and Language Disorders.  The profession provides service to those experiencing or at risk for a disorder in speech and/or language.  Each registered SLP should have training in all language and speech disorders from a recognized institution and more than 350 hours of supervised experience prior to working in the field.  One must be licensed to practice in the province or country and the profession is bound by regulatory laws. All clients and fellow professionals are  treated with the highest level of dignity and respect.

The public can go to the Saskatchewan Association of Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists (1-866-757-3990) or www.saslpa.ca to find out more information about Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.  The professional Code of Ethics is available on the SASLPA website.