Bryn Mertz
Parksville, BC, Canada
Phone Number
250-661-7691
Email Address
Bio
I was born and raised on the island, and am thrilled to be working in the community. I currently work in the Qualicum School District providing speech and language support from K-12. I have a passion for working with children who use AAC devices and working with older students on social communication tools.
Field of Practice
Speech-language Pathologist
Disorders Treated
AAC (Alternative and Augmentative Communication) – ChildApraxia/DyspraxiaArticulation of Speech/Speech Sound DisorderChildhood ApraxiaLanguage Delay/DisorderLanguage-Based Learning DifficultiesWritten Language Disorders (Reading, Writing)Motor Speech DisorderNonverbal Language DisorderPragmatic Language/Social Communication Disorder or DifficultyStuttering/Fluency of Speech Disorder
Taking New Clients
no
Age Groups Treated
19+ years6 to 19 yearsLess than 6 years
On RASP list
no
Languages Spoken
english
Will Travel / Distance
Yes - up to 30 minutes
Specialties / Services Provided
I enjoy working with children that require AAC to augment their communication. I am familiar with most apps and eye gaze systems. I am also trained in Lidcombe to support clients with fluency difficulties.
Provides Teletherapy?
Yes