Welcome to the new website slpa.ca!
I'm thrilled to have you here. My name is Natanael. I was a passionate and dedicated speech-language pathologist in Romania and I am a CDA in Canada with over 5 years of experience. My journey to this point has been full of ups and downs, including facing discrimination and setbacks due to my accent, which made it challenging for me to find employment in Canada's speech-language pathology assistant field. Despite these obstacles, I have persevered and developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges facing those who struggle with communication. Throughout my career, I've worked with a wide range of clients, including stroke survivors, children with developmental delays, adults with communication disorders, or individuals with disabilities such as dementia. I've also mentored other speech-language pathologists, sharing my knowledge and expertise to help them grow and succeed.
In addition to my clinical work, I'm also passionate about creating materials and resources that can help people improve their communication skills and enhance their quality of life. All of the materials on this site are made by me, with the exception of where otherwise stated. My hope is that you can pick up any of my activities or resources for free and put them into action right away.
I started my career as a pedagogue and speech therapist in Romania, where I worked with children with mental disabilities, Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and ADD & ADHD. I then worked for a non-governmental organization called 'Benita' as a speech and language pathologist. In both places, I worked with children having receptive and expressive language delays or articulation disorders.
I'm still learning new things every day, and it takes me a lot of time and effort to make these materials, software, and articles. I'm committed to making a difference in the world and helping those in need, so please, take a look around and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or feedback. Thank you for visiting!"
If you've found my materials helpful and would like to show your appreciation, I invite you to consider making a donation to Bath Road Baptist Church's widows' welfare goat program. Malawi has recently faced significant weather challenges, which have made it even more difficult for widows to support themselves and their families. Your donation can make a real difference in the lives of these women and help them thrive.
A goat costs $80 and can be purchased through Bath Road Baptist Church. Your donation can go a long way in supporting this program, which provides goats and training to widows in Malawi. To make a donation and support this program, please visit the website of Bath Road Baptist Church or donate through CanadaHelps by clicking on this donation link: CanadaHelps (Registered Name: BATH ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH, Business No: 107409765RR0001).
Every donation counts, no matter how small. Even a contribution of $1 can make a significant difference to the Widow's Goat Program in Malawi. "There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up." - John Holmes
Please be sure to write 'for widows' welfare goat program' in the message box when making your donation. Your support can make a positive impact in the world and help those in need. Thank you for considering this opportunity to pay it forward and make a difference.