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My name is Kaylene French and 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 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!

A young woman smiling at the camera on a beach at sunset.

EDUCATION

  • 2023 - MyoMentor course

  • 2023 - Feed the Peds course

  • 2022 - Supporting Oral Motor Skills in the Infant - Assessment, Adaptation and Remediation course

  • 2022 - Professionals Guide to Tongue Tie in the Breastfeeding Infant course

  • 2022 - International Consortium of Anklyofrenula Professionals Conference

  • 2021 - Orofacial Rest Posture Program (ORPP)

  • 2018 - It Takes Two to Talk (language development program)

  • 2017 - Learning Language and Loving It Program (language development program)

  • 2016 - Lidcombe Program (Stuttering/fluency therapy program) and Picture Exchange Communication System (Augmentative & alternative communication program)

  • 2008-2010: MSc-SLP Program, University of Alberta

  • 2002-2006: BSc in Neuroscience, University of Lethbridge

EXPERIENCE

I have worked with children of all ages, with a variety of diagnoses, and in various settings (schools, preschools, in public health centres, in clients' homes, in clinics and online) in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Indiana and Australia. 

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In December 2021,  I took the course "Orofacial Rest Posture Program", which made me realize that I had to change the focus of my practice to really address what was going on with my young articulation/speech clients (news flash, their issues were mainly related to their tongues needing help!).

SPECIALTIES

  • Orofacial myofunctional therapy

  • Sleep apnea/Sleep-disordered breathing

  • Breast-feeding

  • Tethered oral tissues (TOTs)

  • Pediatric feeding therapy

  • Fluency (Lidcombe)

  • Early language development (Hanen)

CERTIFICATION
  • Speech-Language & Audiology Canada

  • College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC

  • American-Speech & Hearing Association

  • Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP)

CONTACT ME

My name is Kaylene French and I run my own private practice with a limited number of hours, in order to deliver quality services to my clients.  I provide assessments and therapy sessions.  Please contact me if you have any questions.

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PHONE
250-921-6873
E-MAIL
rosslandspeechtherapy@gmail.com
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