Kaylene French, MSc-SLP, RSLP, SLP(C), CCC-SLP is a member of:
I completed my Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 2010 at the University of Alberta. I moved to Rossland in 2018 to raise my family and enjoy the wild, wonderfulness of Rossland. Difficulties with breast-feeding my second son and a well-timed visit with a local dentist started me on a journey of discovery and learning about orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs). I have one and so do both of my sons! I am now committed to learning as much as I can to support my family and my community in this area of practice that is relatively new and very exciting!
EDUCATION
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2023 - MyoMentor course
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2023 - Feed the Peds course
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2022 - Supporting Oral Motor Skills in the Infant - Assessment, Adaptation and Remediation course
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2022 - Professionals Guide to Tongue Tie in the Breastfeeding Infant course
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2022 - International Consortium of Anklyofrenula Professionals Conference
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2021 - Orofacial Rest Posture Program (ORPP)
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2018 - It Takes Two to Talk (language development program)
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2017 - Learning Language and Loving It Program (language development program)
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2016 - Lidcombe Program (Stuttering/fluency therapy program) and Picture Exchange Communication System (Augmentative & alternative communication program)
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2008-2010: MSc-SLP Program, University of Alberta
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2002-2006: BSc in Neuroscience, University of Lethbridge
EXPERIENCE
I have worked with babies, children of all ages, and adults with a variety of diagnoses, in various settings (schools, preschools, in public health centres, in clients' homes, in clinics and online) in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Indiana and Australia. ​
SPECIALTIES
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Orofacial myofunctional therapy
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Articulation therapy
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Sleep apnea/Sleep-disordered breathing
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Breast-feeding
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Tethered oral tissues (TOTs)
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Pediatric feeding therapy
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Fluency (Lidcombe)
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Early language development (Hanen)
CERTIFICATION
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Speech-Language & Audiology Canada
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College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC
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American-Speech & Hearing Association
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Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP)