Speech-Language Pathology - Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto

Welcome Dr. Rosemary Martino to the role of Chair of the Department of Speech-Language Pathology.

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We are so proud of our graduating class of 2024: All of the 59 students who wrote the CETP exam this fall passed. We wish them successful and fulfilling careers as Speech-Language Pathologists. We look forward to working with them as new colleagues and future clinical educators.

In the News

Congratulations Dr. Aura Kagan

Dr. Aura Kagan, a trailblazer in aphasia care and former Executive Director at the Aphasia Institute in Toronto, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Canada—the first-ever speech-language pathologist to receive this honor! Her groundbreaking work has transformed lives and redefined communication access worldwide. Learn more about this historic achievement and its impact on the field in our latest story: Dr. Aura Kagan Makes History as First Speech-Language Pathologist Appointed a Member of the Order of Canada.

Humans of RHSE: Introducing Jessie Howard

By Sarah McMahon

"According to recent reports, the number of children with complex communication needs is rising. It’s findings like these from local school boards and around the world, that motivate speech-language pathologist (SLP) and Temerty Faculty of Medicine graduate, Jessie Howard, to continue her work with young patients, helping them overcome speech and swallowing disorders..." find the whole story here.

2023 Editors Award - Early Precursors of Reading Development in Simultaneous Bilinguals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

The editor-in-chief and editors of Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups selected the article, “Early Precursors of Reading Development in Simultaneous Bilinguals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis,” co-authored by Insiya Bhalloo & Monika Molnar as the winner of the 2023 Editor’s Award. An Editor’s Award selects the most impactful works that meet the highest quality standards in research design and presentation. The award was announced through a post on the ASHA Journals Academy Context blog, as well as added to their Awards of Excellence page on the ASHAWire platform. The award was formally presented during the Researcher-Academic Town Meeting (RATM) at the 2024 ASHA Convention in Seattle, WA. It was also be mentioned during the main awards ceremony at Convention. The article will be featured on the ASHAWire platform so that it carries the “Editor’s Award” icon in perpetuity.

Putting Patient Counselling into Practice

"Dr. Regina Jokel (with her colleagues Lisa Guttman Sokoloff and Cathy M. Smith) has published a book chapter on teaching students how to counsel patients and family members about test results and treatment plans. This chapter is part of the book series..." Learn more here

Professor Catriona Steele Awarded the ASHA’s Highest Honor

"The Rehabilitation Sciences Institute (RSI) at the University of Toronto is thrilled to announce that faculty member, Professor Catriona M. Steele, has received the Honors of the Association from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). This award is the highest distinction conferred by ASHA, recognizing individuals whose contributions have profoundly impacted the fields of communication sciences and disorders...' Learn more here

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