Speaking, Training & Professional Education
Bringing evidence-based insights on pediatric communication to educators, clinicians, and parent groups — across Canada and the United States.
Why Julie?
With over 15 years of pediatric speech-language pathology experience — including clinical leadership, telepractice, and complex caseloads across Canada and Arizona — Julie brings real-world expertise that resonates with both professional and parent audiences.
She holds dual certification (CCC-SLP and SAC-SLP), is registered in Alberta, BC, and Arizona, and is an active ASHA member and Board Member of the Alberta Speech-Language Association of Private Practitioners.
Julie's presentations are practical, warm, and grounded in current evidence — designed to leave audiences with strategies they can use immediately.
Topics Julie Presents On
Julie offers presentations and workshops on a range of topics including:
Early language development and late talkers
Autism spectrum disorder and social communication
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in practice
Telepractice: delivering effective SLP services virtually
Caregiver coaching and the parent-as-partner model
Access to speech-language pathology in rural and underserved communities
Supporting children with complex communication needs
Building clinical capacity: mentorship and supervision in SLP
Topics can be customized to your audience and timeframe. Julie presents to university programs, school-based teams, healthcare organizations, and parent groups.
Available Formats
Keynote presentations
Half-day and full-day workshops
University guest lectures and clinical forums
School-based staff professional development
Parent education evenings
Webinars and virtual presentations
Multidisciplinary team training
Recent Engagements
Guest Lecturer — Telepractice in Pediatric SLP A.T. Still University Clinical Forum April/May 2026 - Two-Part Series
100% of surveyed students reported the session provided strategies applicable to their first year of clinical practice.
Post-session survey, ATSU Cohort 2026
Testimonials
“You clearly put in the time and effort to plan, organize, and execute a presentation that was topical and engaging for our graduate students.”
“The session provided new strategies and helped me learn how to navigate different situations. I feel more confident approaching complex scenarios.”
“The most valuable takeaway was understanding that the parent plays a big role in teletherapy. This session gave me practical strategies I can apply in my first year of practice”
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