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| Dianne Milsom, M.S., S-LP (C) Registered Speech Language Pathologist |
| Dianne graduated from Portland State University in 1979 with a M.S. as a Speech Language Pathologist. Dianne is a registered member of the Canadian Speech Language and Hearing Association (CASLPA), the British Columbia Speech Language Association (BCASLPA) and on the Registered Autism Service Providers list for ACT-BC. Dianne worked in the Richmond School District as an SLP, ESL Teacher and Resource Teacher for 25 years. Dianne is one of the founding members of the Richmond Autism Interagency Committee (RAIC). Dianne is the Proprietor/Director of the Chatham Speech and Language Clinic since 2005 and has been in Private Practice since 1991. |
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Joanne graduated from SFU with a BA in Psychology and Linguistics in
2000. Then she went on to complete a M.Sc. in Speech Language
Pathology from UBC in 2002. During her post-graduate studies she
worked part time for the Delta Children’s Respite Care program and as
a Behavioural Interventionist. Joanne is currently a certified member of
the Canadian Association for Speech Language Pathologists and
Audiologists (CASLPA), BC Association for Speech Language
Pathologists and Audiologists (BCASLPA), and a member of ACT-BC.
Upon graduation she worked as a Speech Language Pathologist at the
Fraser Valley Child Development Centre for 2 years. She then worked
at the Burnaby Health Unit for just over a year at which time she went on
maternity leave to care for her first child. Joanne has been working with
Chatham Speech and Language Services since February 2007.
2000. Then she went on to complete a M.Sc. in Speech Language
Pathology from UBC in 2002. During her post-graduate studies she
worked part time for the Delta Children’s Respite Care program and as
a Behavioural Interventionist. Joanne is currently a certified member of
the Canadian Association for Speech Language Pathologists and
Audiologists (CASLPA), BC Association for Speech Language
Pathologists and Audiologists (BCASLPA), and a member of ACT-BC.
Upon graduation she worked as a Speech Language Pathologist at the
Fraser Valley Child Development Centre for 2 years. She then worked
at the Burnaby Health Unit for just over a year at which time she went on
maternity leave to care for her first child. Joanne has been working with
Chatham Speech and Language Services since February 2007.
| Joanne Torrance, M.Sc., S-LP (C) Registered Speech Language Pathologist |
Carla is originally from Victoria, BC where she completed a B.Sc. in Linguistics at the University of
Victoria. She moved here to attend UBC’s speech language pathology program in 2005. She completed
one of her practicums here at Chatham Speech and Language Services as a student and began working here
part-time in August 2007. Carla also works part-time at UBC hospital with adults with acquired speech,
language, and swallowing disorders. In her spare time, Carla loves to alpine ski, rock climb and play
ultimate frisbee.
Victoria. She moved here to attend UBC’s speech language pathology program in 2005. She completed
one of her practicums here at Chatham Speech and Language Services as a student and began working here
part-time in August 2007. Carla also works part-time at UBC hospital with adults with acquired speech,
language, and swallowing disorders. In her spare time, Carla loves to alpine ski, rock climb and play
ultimate frisbee.
| Carla Willock, M.Sc., S-LP (C) Registered Speech Language Pathologist |
Taslim began working with children with speech and language disorders while pursuing her B.A. in
Psychology and Linguistics at SFU in 1998. After graduating with her B.A. in 2001, she moved to Orillia,
Ontario to obtain a post-graduate diploma as a Communicative Disorders Assistant. While working as a
communicative disorders assistant at Chatham Speech and Language Services and the Centre for Ability,
Taslim decided to continue her education in the field and graduated from the State University of New
York, University at Buffalo in 2005 with her M.A. in Speech Language Pathology. Since then, she has
worked for the Delta School District and Chatham Speech and Language Services. She also supports
stroke survivors at weekly Richmond Stroke Club meetings. Taslim is currently a certified member of the
Canadian Association for Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA), BC Association for
Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (BCASLPA), the American Speech Language and Hearing
Association (ASHA) and on the Registered Autism Service Providers list for ACT-BC. Her hobbies
include reading, writing poetry and spending time with her husband and young daughter.
Psychology and Linguistics at SFU in 1998. After graduating with her B.A. in 2001, she moved to Orillia,
Ontario to obtain a post-graduate diploma as a Communicative Disorders Assistant. While working as a
communicative disorders assistant at Chatham Speech and Language Services and the Centre for Ability,
Taslim decided to continue her education in the field and graduated from the State University of New
York, University at Buffalo in 2005 with her M.A. in Speech Language Pathology. Since then, she has
worked for the Delta School District and Chatham Speech and Language Services. She also supports
stroke survivors at weekly Richmond Stroke Club meetings. Taslim is currently a certified member of the
Canadian Association for Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA), BC Association for
Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (BCASLPA), the American Speech Language and Hearing
Association (ASHA) and on the Registered Autism Service Providers list for ACT-BC. Her hobbies
include reading, writing poetry and spending time with her husband and young daughter.
| Vera Kinach, M.A., S-LP (C) Registered Speech Language Pathologist |
| Taslim Jaffer, M.A. CCC-SLP, S-LP (C) Registered Speech Language Pathologist |
Vera graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Science in Communication
Disorders in 1979. She worked at various facilities in Northern Ontario including a General Hospital,
School Board, Health Unit and Children's Rehabilitation Centre.
In 1985 Vera relocated to the West Coast and pursued her M.A. in Speech Language Pathology at Western
Washington University in Bellingham. She has worked part-time at Holy Family Hospital in Vancouver for
the last 21 years. She is a certified member of the Canadian Association of Speech Language Pathologists
and Audiologists (CASLPA). In her spare time Vera likes to spend time with her two teenage kids and
husband. She also likes to spend time outdoors hiking, cycling and skiing. Vera has been working with
Chatham Speech and Language Services since January 2008.
Disorders in 1979. She worked at various facilities in Northern Ontario including a General Hospital,
School Board, Health Unit and Children's Rehabilitation Centre.
In 1985 Vera relocated to the West Coast and pursued her M.A. in Speech Language Pathology at Western
Washington University in Bellingham. She has worked part-time at Holy Family Hospital in Vancouver for
the last 21 years. She is a certified member of the Canadian Association of Speech Language Pathologists
and Audiologists (CASLPA). In her spare time Vera likes to spend time with her two teenage kids and
husband. She also likes to spend time outdoors hiking, cycling and skiing. Vera has been working with
Chatham Speech and Language Services since January 2008.
Szilvia is a Speech Language Assistant who joined the Chatham Speech and Language Services team in
November 2007. She assists the Speech Language Pathologists mainly with teens and preteens. Szilvia
has a Bachelor's degree from UBC in Speech Sciences and Psychology. She also has an ESL teaching
certificate. Szilvia has worked and volunteered with people of various ages and challenges for over 10
years in the Greater Vancouver Area. She also has extensive work experience teaching ESL. Szilvia
loves to spend time with her young daughter and family, especially outdoors. Her hobbies include
knitting, reading, camping and gardening.
November 2007. She assists the Speech Language Pathologists mainly with teens and preteens. Szilvia
has a Bachelor's degree from UBC in Speech Sciences and Psychology. She also has an ESL teaching
certificate. Szilvia has worked and volunteered with people of various ages and challenges for over 10
years in the Greater Vancouver Area. She also has extensive work experience teaching ESL. Szilvia
loves to spend time with her young daughter and family, especially outdoors. Her hobbies include
knitting, reading, camping and gardening.
| Szilvia Korda, B.A. Speech Language Assistant |
Fatema graduated from Zarka University in Amman-Jordan with a B.A. in Linguistics in 1999. She has
worked with children with speech and language disorders since 2001. During that time, she decided to
continue with her studies and graduated with an M.S. in Speech Language Pathology at The University of
Jordan in Amman-Jordan. Following her graduation in 2003, Fatema volunteered at the University clinic
with a variety of clients, gaining experience with many diagnoses. Fatema moved to Vancouver, Canada
along with her family later in 2003. Once she was settled in the Vancouver area, Fatema started the
process of becoming a certified member of the Canadian Association for Speech Language Pathologists
and Audiologists (CASLPA) in 2006. In addition to working in English, Fatema also speaks
Arabic.Fatema has been working as an Assistant Speech Language Pathologist with Chatham Speech and
Language Services since 2004. In her spare time Fatema likes to read as well as to craft and design
educational games and toys for children of all ages.
worked with children with speech and language disorders since 2001. During that time, she decided to
continue with her studies and graduated with an M.S. in Speech Language Pathology at The University of
Jordan in Amman-Jordan. Following her graduation in 2003, Fatema volunteered at the University clinic
with a variety of clients, gaining experience with many diagnoses. Fatema moved to Vancouver, Canada
along with her family later in 2003. Once she was settled in the Vancouver area, Fatema started the
process of becoming a certified member of the Canadian Association for Speech Language Pathologists
and Audiologists (CASLPA) in 2006. In addition to working in English, Fatema also speaks
Arabic.Fatema has been working as an Assistant Speech Language Pathologist with Chatham Speech and
Language Services since 2004. In her spare time Fatema likes to read as well as to craft and design
educational games and toys for children of all ages.
| Fatema Elwan, M.S. Assistant Speech Language Pathologist |
| Samantha Watt, M.A., S-LP (C) Registered Speech Language Pathologist |
Samantha graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2000. Since then she has worked in a
variety of settings including health unit, hospital, rehabilitation, and community services. The clients she
has treated in these settings include children of all ages and adults with the full range of speech, language,
and communication disorders. The majority of Samantha's experience has been with young children with
developmental delays and disabilities at the Centre For Ability in Vancouver. Samantha specializes in
treating children of all ages with speech sound disorders, and in working with young children with
language delays and disorders. She is also experienced in working with children on the autism spectrum.
Samantha is a mother of two young children and works part-time at Chatham Clinic while caring for her
children at home the majority of the time. She lives in Steveston, and can be seen frequently walking with
her kids along the dyke, at Garry Point Park, and at the playground. In her free time she likes to do yoga,
meditation, read and swim.
variety of settings including health unit, hospital, rehabilitation, and community services. The clients she
has treated in these settings include children of all ages and adults with the full range of speech, language,
and communication disorders. The majority of Samantha's experience has been with young children with
developmental delays and disabilities at the Centre For Ability in Vancouver. Samantha specializes in
treating children of all ages with speech sound disorders, and in working with young children with
language delays and disorders. She is also experienced in working with children on the autism spectrum.
Samantha is a mother of two young children and works part-time at Chatham Clinic while caring for her
children at home the majority of the time. She lives in Steveston, and can be seen frequently walking with
her kids along the dyke, at Garry Point Park, and at the playground. In her free time she likes to do yoga,
meditation, read and swim.
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