Clarity Backed by Expertise

We provide therapy supports for both speech sounds (pronunciation) and language (how children use and understand words), to a neurodiverse population. Our therapy is play-based and child-led. Sessions are primarily offered in-person but can be offered virtually as well.

What are your core services?

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Yes! We provide a monthly invoice that you can submit to FSCD support for reimbursement. Although we do support families who utilize FSCD funding, Autism Wellness is a private agency and many of our services can also be covered by insurance, extended health benefits, other funding sources, or private payment.

To apply or receive more information on FSCD funding, please visit their website: https://www.alberta.ca/fscd

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Do you support FSCD-funded behavioural/developmental plans?

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Neurodiversity-affirming supports are incredibly important to the Autism Wellness team. This is a priority for us as an organization. We have SLPs trained in the areas of Gestalt Language Processing, Alternative/Augmented Communication (AAC), and social-pragmatic communication. Please feel free to book a free consultation with an SLP on our team to learn more.

Do you provide specialized neurodiversity-affirming communication support?

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Individual Therapy
(In-Person or Virtual Options)

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What We Can Help With:

  • Late Talkers

  • Speech Sound Delays/Disorders

  • Gestalt Language Processors

  • Alternative & Augmentative Communication (AAC)

  • Pre-Literacy & Literacy Skills

  • Motor Speech Disorders

  • Parent Coaching

  • Virtual Therapy

  • Social Communication

  • Cognitive Communication Disorders

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Group Therapy

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Upcoming Virtual Parent Coaching Group:

Are you a parent concerned about their child’s communication? Are you looking for connection and community with other parents who share the same concerns?

This research-based program is designed to provide strategies that fit into families’ daily lives and routines. The group will be lead by a certified, registered speech-language pathologist; with the goal of increasing children’s opportunities to learn early language and social skills.

Please email info@autismwellness.ca to express your interest.

    • Format: 60 minutes sessions, held weekly (the number of sessions are to be determined)

    • Where: Online (secure video platform)

    • Who: Open to concerned caregivers living in Alberta

    • Facilitated by: A speech-language pathologist from the Autism Wellness team

  • To be determined, depending on participant interest.

    We offer a reduced fee for participants with financial need and without private insurance.

  • To be determined, tentatively January 2027

Why join a group?

Understanding

Connect with people who share your lived experiences

Community

Build friendships and reduce isolation

Skill-building

 Learn strategies you can use in daily life

Support

Share struggles and successes in a safe, affirming space

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Meet Your Speech and Language Therapists

Annie Porthukaran

MSc SLP, R. SLP

Annie is a registered speech-language pathologist (SLP) with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA). Annie has experience supporting children across a variety of settings, including in-home and in school settings. She is passionate about helping children communicate meaningfully and confidentally. She aims to support clients in their journey of development through play-based techniques, personalized therapy, and family-centered supports.

How to Register

To register for our upcoming groups, please email us at info@autismwellness.ca