Meet Our Team
We proudly offer services in multiple languages to better serve our diverse community. To find out which languages our clinicians provide services in, please visit our Clinicians’ Bios page.
Our therapists are dedicated and passionate individuals who aim to provide the best support for adult and child communication and behavioural needs.
Operations Team
Asfia N
Administrative Assistant
Carmen N
CHE, MHL, (Hons) BA., CDA, DSW
Cody Hoffman
CDA, Student Placement Coordinator
Cody is a certified Communicative Disorders Assistant as well as a OCT-certified teacher in the Primary/Junior division. She has experience teaching abroad in both England and China. In addition to her work with Speech Avenue/All Avenues, Cody currently works as a homeroom teacher at a special education focused private school.
Locations:
NA – Not taking clients at the moment due to moving
Languages:
English
Communicative Disorders Assistant & Student Placement
Laurence W
Administrative Assistant
Simona C
Administrative Assistant
Speech Team
Amama Chowdhury
CDA
Hello, I am Amama , I love to travel and have been working as a CDA for the last 3 years, I have always worked with children, I was a RECE before and became CDA after the pandemic. FUN FACT- If I flip my name it is still AMAMA 🙂 Looking forward start in Speech Avenue again. I am bilingual , I speak bengali with my family 🙂
Locations:
Virtual & Scarborough office
Languages:
English
Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA)
English
Archana Utpal Kumar
SLP
Locations:
Etobicoke, Virtual
Languages:
English, Hindi, Kannada
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
English, Hindi, Kannada
Ashley Cheung
CDA
Locations:
Scarborough, Virtual, In-Home
Languages:
English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA)
English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Dona Rachel George
Instructor Therapist & Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Dona is a passionate Speech Language Pathology Assistant and an Instructor Therapist at Speech Avenues with a Bachelor’s degree in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology(India) and a Post-graduate diploma in Autism and Behavioural Science.
Dona has experience in working specifically with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is able to implement treatment goals with fun and motivating activities individualized to clients. She has worked with children with ASD, ADHD, cerebral palsy, down syndrome and various clientele providing intervention plans to speech, language and fluency disorders.
She is compassionate and energetic with children and able to build a wonderful rapport with each child to initiate maximum output for developing speech and language skills.
Dona has also worked in adult speech and language rehabilitation-post stroke supporting adults with aphasia, apraxia, voice and feeding disorders.
She has profound knowledge and experience in the principles of Applied behavioural Analysis(ABA) and implementing behavioural modification and individualized treatment plan to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disorders.
Languages:
English and Malayalam
Instructor Therapist (IT) & Speech-Language
Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
English, Malayalam
Krupa Tomy
MASLP, Speech Language Pathologist
Krupa is a dedicated and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist with over seven years of experience in the field. She holds a Master’s degree in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology from Mangalore University, India, and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Autism and Behavioural Science from Niagara College, Ontario, Canada.
Krupa began her career as an assistant professor and has since worked extensively with children presenting a wide range of speech and language disorders. She is a Natural Language Acquisition (NLA)-trained therapist and is committed to using evidence-based, neurodiversity-affirming approaches that support meaningful and functional communication.
Krupa is registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) and provides services in English and Malayalam. Her warm, family-centered approach makes her a trusted partner for parents and caregivers seeking to empower their children through communication.
Locations:
Virtual, Ajax- in home services
Languages:
English, Malayalam
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), MASLP
English, Malayalam
Leila Farah
MHSc Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Leila Farah is a Bachelor in Speech-Language Pathology graduate from Pontificia Universidade Católica of São Paulo, Brazil, Language Specialist, and Master in Sciences – field Speech and Language Pathology from Universidade Federal of São Paulo, Brazil.
She is a Canadian Citizen, residing in Toronto since 2014, with High Distinction Diploma in Community Service Work from CITI College, Toronto, and Communication Skills for Human Services Course: Child/Youth Settings from Seneca College, Toronto.
Along 36 years, has worked as clinician attending children, youth, adults, and seniors with speech and language disorders, mainly Autism.
Leila acts as SLPA at Speech Avenue / All Avenues, attending in English and Portuguese. Also works as Special Need Educator at a Public School in Toronto, with Hard Hearing children.
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA), MHSc
English, Portuguese
Luiza Busareva
CDA
I’m Luiza Busareva, a Communicative Disorders Assistant with a background in Early Childhood Education. I have experience supporting young children in both clinical and childcare settings. I specialize in helping children develop their articulation, language, and overall communication skills through engaging, play-based sessions. My approach is child-centered — I follow their lead, build on their interests, and create a supportive environment where they feel confident to express themselves. I’m passionate about fostering meaningful interactions and love watching each child grow in their own unique way.
Locations:
Etobicoke office, In home (Etobicoke, Mississauga, York), Virtual
Languages:
English, Ukrainian, Russian
Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA)
English, Ukrainian, Russian
Maria Jose Panangat
SLPA
I am passionate about supporting children and families in developing communication skills and confidence. I hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Nitte University, India, and have experience in early intervention with children presenting with language disorders, speech sound disorders, CAS, ASD, and ADHD. and aphasia.
I use evidence-based, child-centered approaches to create engaging, play-based therapy that supports functional communication. I value strong collaboration with families and teams to help each child reach their individualized goals.
My professional development includes certifications in Psychology of Stress, Health and Well-being (2024) and Scientific Communication Skills.
Locations:
Etobicoke
Languages:
English, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
English, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada
Sasha Pinto
MSc Speech-Language Pathologist
Sasha is a Speech Language Pathologist who completed her Masters of Science degree in Speech and Language Pathology at the University of Alberta.
She has worked with adults who have had a stroke and adults with Parkinson’s Disease, and has provided services related to dysarthria, aphasia, and apraxia. She also has experience working with children in school boards and preschool speech and language programs, providing services related to articulation, language, motor speech disorders and fluency.
Languages:
English
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), MSc
English
Vincent Wong
CDA, Student Placement Coordinator
Vincent is a Communicative Disorders Assistant who is passionate about the field of speech and language therapy. Vincent attended the University of Toronto where he received an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Mental Health and Linguistics. After completing university, Vincent also received a Communicative Disorders Assistant graduate certificate at Durham College.
Vincent is enthusiastic about the field of communication disorders and enjoys working with pre-school and school age children. In his experience, he has worked closely with children who have special needs including autism, gestalt language learners, and those with delayed speech. Regarding communicative areas, he has experience working on articulation, language, and multi-modal communication (i.e., Augmentative and Alternative Communication). Vincent works closely alongside members of the family, to foster meaningful outcomes, and is an advocate for the family-centred model approach.
Vincent provides services in English and is conversant in Cantonese.
Locations:
Virtual, Scarborough (clinic + inhome), Etobicoke (clinic)
Languages:
English – conversant in Cantonese
Communicative Disorders Assistant & Student Placement
English
Behaviour Team
Harold Leung
IT
Locations:
Scarborough, In-Home
Languages:
English, Cantonese
Instructor Therapist (IT)
English, Cantonese
Kimberly Ip
Registered Behaviour Analyst (Ont.), BCBA
Over 17 years experience in the field of ABA. Working with children and youth with ASD from ages 3-18. Experience with conducting assessments, writing Individualized Behaviour Plans, conducting Functional Assessments, developing Behaviour Reduction Plans, and Safety Plans.
Locations:
Virtual
Languages:
English
Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA), BCBA
English
Kimberly Khawa
Registered Behaviour Analyst
Completed my Masters of Applied Disability Studies at Brock University in 2022, and have worked in the field of ABA for the last 10 years. I focus on the client’s strengths and interests, and aim to teach from a place of joy and true motivation. Areas of strength include functional communication training, challenging behaviours, and natural environment teaching.
Locations:
Virtual
Languages:
English
Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA)
English
Miriam Mardnli
IT
My approach to therapy is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where children and families feel heard, respected, and empowered. Believing that children learn best when they are engaged and having fun, I incorporate natural environment teaching (NET) and play-based learning into my sessions to encourage meaningful skill development and real-world application.
Over the past two and a half years as an Instructor Therapist in a centre-based setting, I have worked with children of various ages and abilities. My experience includes one-to-one therapy, Entry to School programming, program development, and facilitating social skills groups focused on communication, emotional regulation, and positive peer interactions.
I have training and experience in a variety of assessment and teaching frameworks, including the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), PEAK, ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, and Direct Instruction (DI). These approaches have helped me develop individualized programs tailored to each child’s unique strengths, needs, and goals.
Building strong, trusting relationships with children and their families is at the heart of my practice. I believe therapy is most effective when it is collaborative, individualized, and focused on helping each child develop meaningful skills that promote independence and enhance their quality of life.
Locations:
Scarborough, In-Home
Languages:
English, Arabic
Instructor Therapist (IT)
English, Arabic
Moneek Aujla
RBA
Moneek is a Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA) dedicated to empowering young learners and their families. Specializing in early intervention for children aged 2 to 8, she brings nearly 20 years of experience supporting developmental milestones, communication development, and behavioural challenges.
Using a compassionate, play-based approach, Moneek helps children build communication, social, and daily living skills through individualized, family-centered programs that extend across home, school, and community settings.
She believes successful therapy is built on collaboration and works closely with parents, caregivers, educators, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals to create meaningful opportunities for growth, independence, and confidence. Moneek is committed to staying current with the latest research and evidence-based practices to provide the highest quality support for the children and families she serves.
Locations:
Virtual
Languages:
English, Punjabi
Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA)
English, Punjabi
Shruti Khanna
Instructor Therapist
Dedicated Behavior Therapist with a strong foundation in applied behavior analysis and a passion for supporting individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. Shruti earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Maharaja Sayajirao University in India, where she gained valuable experience in the field before transitioning to Canada.
After immigrating, Shruti pursued a Graduate Certificate in Autism and Behavioral Sciences from Durham College, followed by a Postgraduate Degree in Behavior Science Technician from George Brown College. This educational journey has equipped Shruti with advanced skills in implementing effective ABA techniques and developing individualized treatment plans.
With experience as a Supervised Behaviour Therapist in various settings, Shruti emphasises collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support. They are committed to adapting interventions based on ongoing assessment and evaluation to meet the unique needs of each client.
Outside of professional responsibilities, Shruti enjoys hiking, traveling, and engaging in creative crafts. These interests not only enrich their personal life but also enhance their ability to connect with clients and foster a supportive environment.
Locations:
Scarborough
Languages:
Hindi & English
Instructor Therapist (IT)
English, Hindi
