Courtney grew up on Vancouver Island and completed her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Victoria with majors in biology and linguistics. Courtney went on to study at the University of British Columbia where she obtained her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She has gained valuable experience working with children and teenagers in the Victoria school district and with adults in our provincial cancer care center.
Courtney is dedicated to supporting children and teenagers who have a variety of articulation, language, and fluency challenges. She enjoys collaborating with clients and their families to support their goals and strives to create a positive and fun therapy environment that is neurodiversity-affirming. Outside of her work, Courtney enjoys hiking, running, baking, and relaxing with a good book.
Courtney’s additional training includes:
- AAC Ally (April 2023)
- Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice for the Autistic Population (February 2023)
- Speech-Language Pathology Summit, Bright Ideas Media (January 2023 & 2022)
- Highlighted topics (2023): Natural Language Acquisition (introduction), Trauma Informed Care, and Early Metalinguistic Reading Skills
- Highlighted topics (2022): Writing Goals to Foster Autistic Identity and How to Prepare for Speech Therapy using Principles of Motor Learning
- Speech and Hearing BC Conferences (October 2022, 2020, 2017)
- Highlighted topics (2022): Essential Sensory Strategies to Boost Engagement, School-Age Stuttering Therapy, and Orofacial Myofunctional Disorder (introduction)
- SAC Speech-Language Pathology Conference (April 2022)
- Highlighted topics: Interventions to Support Children with Developmental Language Disorder, Assessment of Speech Sound Disorders: Identification of Sub-Types, and AAC Options for All Learners
- University of Alberta’s Indigenous Canada Course (June 2022)
