Zoë Watt
Speech Language Pathologist on Salt Spring Island, BC.
Zoë’s personal pronouns are “she/her”.
Zoë is certified by Speech-Language Audiology Canada (SAC) and is licensed by and is a registrant of the College of Speech and Hearing Professionals of British Columbia.
Her experience includes working with children who benefit from therapy to meet speech & language milestones, to those with complex communication needs who may rely on augmentative or alternative communication systems.
Starting with the child’s strengths, and presuming competence, Zoë responds to the concerns of the family and/or educators. This collaboration identifies shared goals so suggestions can be made that meets each child and families unique needs.
Zoë moved to BC from the UK in 2006 and has worked in Prince George, Victoria and now on Salt Spring Island.
Speech-Language Pathology Services
Consultative Support for families of preschool children or students in Independent or Home School education
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Assessment
Children’s Communication Development
formal or informal assessment
report writing
therapy suggestions/resources
consultative support for families who are looking for more information about their child’s speech and language development and ways they can support this at home
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Special Interest
Complex Communication Development
assessment, design and implementation of Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)
support for families to use AAC, including PODD, TouchChat, Proloquo2Go, TD Snap & programs on dedicated communication devices and/or eye-gaze technology
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Consults
Autistic Children’s Communication Development
service provider on the Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP)
strengths-based functional assessment
neuro-diversity affirming practices
guidance for a total communication approach including DIRFloortime® SCERTS®Model
Zoë Watt, RSLP
Talk to Me Speech & Language Consulting
Collaborating with families and teachers to support communication growth for all children.