Our Team

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Heather Beattie M.Sc., R.SLP, S-LP(C)

Registered Speech Language Pathologist

For the past 8 years I have enjoyed working with children between the ages of 1 and 15.  I am passionate about supporting and working with families to help their children improve their speech and language skills.  Areas of particular interest for me include pre-school aged fluency (stuttering), early language development, development of early reading skills, articulation and phonology.

Olivia Blair MSc., R.SLP

Registered Speech Language Pathologist

Hello!  I have been an SPL since 2012 and am so glad that I chose this profession.  I get to play with kids every day and not a single day of work feels like "work".  It's such a privilege to be welcomed into the lives of families and classrooms and to see the amazing outcomes for the children who need a little extra help understanding and being understood.  The bulk of my experience has been with children aged 2-6 and while I enjoy all areas of communication development, my particular areas of interest include Autism Spectrum Disorder and Childhood Apraxia of Speech.  I look forward to servicing my clients through Communication Options Inc. to the best of my abilities.

Acacia Doktorchik MMus., MSc., R.SLP, CCC-SLP

Registered Speech Language Pathologist

I have been practicing Speech Language Pathology for two years and am a new addition to the Communication Options team.  Prior to pursuing a career in speech and language, I received a Master of Music degree in opera performance and have performed in operas in Canada and Europe.  I was so excited to make the career change to SLP as these two professions marry so well together.  I am passionate about providing early intervention services to the 3-6 age population, especially those with severe speech sound needs.  Improving speech and language skills, and giving these young children a voice, is the best job in the world!

Marie Dylke M.Sc., R.SLP

Registered Speech Language Pathologist
 

I have been working in the field of Speech Language Pathology for more than 20 years.  My primary focus has been working with children, both in pre-school and school environments.  I have a special interest in working with children with complex needs and have worked in the area of augmentative and alternative communication technology for the past 18 years.  I have experience working directly with clients, their families and school teams.

Anna Findlay BEd., MSc., R.SLP, S-LP(C)

Registered Speech Language Pathologist

I began working as a Speech Language Pathologist eight years ago.  I have had the opportunity to work with pre-school and school aged children in Central Alberta and Vancouver.  I have also worked as a pre-kindergarten teacher.  I enjoy working with families and school staff to support children to improve their communication skills.  I am interested in using play and motivating activities to help children to reach the next step in their speech and language skills.

Barbara Hitchcock M.S.P.A., R.SLP, S-LP(C), CCC-SLP
Registered Speech Language Pathologist
 

I have been working in the field of Speech Language Pathology for over 35 years.  My focus has been on services to students with severe speech and language delays age 3-6.  In addition, I am passionate about working with students on the Autism Spectrum and have seen great strides made in treatment approaches and long term success for these students.  I have considerable experience providing coordination and treatment services for students accessing Specialized Services through FSCD.  In 1994 I co-founded this private practice and in 2007 I became the owner and director of Communication Options Inc.  I am very proud of the quality of service that my team provides to the community.
 

Gerri Macrae B.A.
Speech Language Assistant
 

I have been working as a Speech Language Assistant for 17 years.  For the past 11 years I have been with Communication Options Inc., working under the direction of Speech Language Pathologists to provide therapy to students with mild/moderate speech and language delays for children ages 3-5.  It is a joy for me to work with the students and be able to celebrate their successes with them.  In addition, I support the management of the company in my role as Administrative Assistant.

Paige O'Dwyer M.Sc., R.SLP, CCC-SLP

Registered Speech Language Pathologist

Originally from Manitoba, I moved to Alberta 6 years ago and began practicing speech pathology.  I joined the Communication Options Inc. team 3 years ago, and continue to look forward to working with the fun population of 3-6 year old children.  I'm fascinated with all areas of communication, but have a growing interest in phonology and motor speech disorders.  I am eager to expand my knowledge base and grow as a professional while helping children reach their full communicative potential.

Jodilyn Thibodeau M.S., R.SLP, CCC-SLP

Registered Speech Language Pathologist

I have been working as a Speech Language Pathologist for seven years - six years with Communication Options Inc.  I provide services to 3-6 year olds with moderate to severe speech and language needs.  I strongly believe in the effectiveness of early intervention and am passionate about providing play-based therapy to increase children's speech and language skills.

Janice-Rose Wik MS-SLP, R.SLP

Registered Speech Language Pathologist

I moved to Alberta four years ago, at which time I started working as a Speech and Language Pathologist with children between the ages of 1 and 15.  I am passionate about helping children learn new speech and language skills so they can achieve academic success and also form more meaningful relationships throughout their life.  I have been with the Communication Options Inc. team for a year now and am excited to continue working with children, their families, and their school team to support them in reaching their full communicative potential.