Michele Lacroix
Golden, BC V0A 1H0, Canada
Phone Number
250-272-5947
Email Address
Bio
Speech Language Pathologist with specialized background and experience in pediatric feeding and mealtime challenges. Worked across a variety of settings in both Canada and the US, serving primarily children with a wide range of communication, speech / language and feeding based needs for a total of 30 years. Emphasis on caregiver and family supports to facilitate greatest gains. Currently residing and working in Golden, BC. Provide early intervention services (children birth to Kindergarten) on a part time basis with Interior Health - Golden Health Centre. Offering private services to Golden and surrounding areas within the East Kootenay Region (with the exception of those families eligible for services through the Golden Health Centre early intervention program).
Field of Practice
Speech-language Pathologist
Disorders Treated
Apraxia/DyspraxiaArticulation of Speech/Speech Sound DisorderAutism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)Childhood ApraxiaCleft Lip or PalateCognitive Skills/Executive FunctioningAAC (Alternative and Augmentative Communication) – AdultDevelopmental DelayDysphagia/Swallowing Disorder or DifficultyFeeding Disorder or DifficultyLanguage Delay/DisorderLanguage-Based Learning DifficultiesMotor Speech DisorderNonverbal Language DisorderPragmatic Language/Social Communication Disorder or DifficultySelective MutismTraumatic Brain Injury (TBI)Stroke – Child
Taking New Clients
Yes
Age Groups Treated
6 to 19 yearsLess than 6 years
On RASP list
no
Languages Spoken
english
Will Travel / Distance
Yes - up to On an as requested basis
Specialties / Services Provided
Extensive and varied post graduate training and work experience serving children with feeding and swallowing needs and mealtime challenges, including those having a medical, sensory or experiential basis.
Provides Teletherapy?
Yes
Other Professional Practice / Service Information
Active Registrant with BC College as well as having Certificate of Clinical Competency with ASHA (American Speech Language and Hearing Association).