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  • Partnerships That Make a Difference

    Posted on July 2, 2013 in Archive

    Dr. Yana Yunusova is both a speech-language pathologist and speech scientist who has dedicated her professional career to investigating and treating different aspects of neurogenic speech disorders. Dr. Yunusova came to the University of Toronto in 2007 and established two laboratories: a Speech Production Lab at the University of Toronto and a Bulbar Function Lab […]

  • Alumni and Friends: J F Walker Lecture 2013

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    The U of T S-LP Alumni Association hosted the annual J.F. Walker Event on June 14th, 2013   . Two expert presenters discussed topics related to mental health and communication disorders The event was a huge success and well-attended by speech-language pathologists, students, and health care professionals.  

  • Language Sciences Lab

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    Research in Elizabeth Rochon’s lab is a team effort. Together, her team is transforming lives of people living with aphasia and dementia. Their trailblazing work on therapies for stroke and neurodegenerative diseases is receiving world-wide attention. Overview of Research Program Research studies in Dr. Rochon’s lab focus on investigating language and communication impairments found in […]

  • SLP Alumni and Friends

    Posted on June 1, 2013 in Archive

    Trading Places… Angela Fong, S-LP class of ‘09, and Katie Sharpe, S-LP class of ‘05, recently swapped jobs – and populations – at Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH). Angela handed Katie her bubbles and Fisher Price farm as she left an outpatient pediatric job for Katie’s honey-thick liquids and radiation dosimeters in adult acute care. […]

  • Research Colloquim: May 15 2013

    Posted on May 7, 2013 in Archive

    New Date Added to the May Schedule! Presenter: Dr. Toni Rietveld Professor at Radboud University Nijmegen The Netherlands Title of Talk: Prosody as Design, Outcome and Confounding variable in Speech & Language Pathology Location: 500 University Avenue, Room 452 Time: 2:00 to 3:00 p.m As a courtesy to the speaker please be on time. Recording of […]

  • Research Colloquium: May 22 2013

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    Speaker: Teenu Sanjeevan Date: Wednesday, May 22 2013 Topic: Testing the Procedural Deficit Hypothesis: Motor Skills in Children with Specific Language Impairment Time: 12:10 to 1:00 p.m. Location: 500 University Avenue, 4th Floor, Rm 452, Rehabilitation Sciences Building As a courtesy to the speaker please be on time. Recording of these lectures is strictly prohibited. About the Speaker: […]

  • MHSc Information Session

    Posted on May 1, 2013 in Archive

    Interested in an MHSc in SLP?  You should be here! Drop by 500 University Avenue for a U of T MHSc information Session. Join us on May 29 2013 in Room 452 from 4:00-5:00 pm. To Register please call the Administrative Assistant for Student Affairs at 416 978-1794 or email slp.admissions@utoronto.ca Can’t make it to this session? A full […]

  • Recovery from Aphasia

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    Harvey Strosberg has been an inspirational guest speaker in our Master of Health Science Program.   Recently, he generously donated his time to speak with our second year students about his experiences recovering from Stroke, and more particularly Aphasia.   This opportunity was highly appreciated by all our faculty and more importantly our students. It truly will […]

  • April 2013

    Posted on April 29, 2013 in Archive

    Cressy Student Leadership Award Anna Nguyen (Year 2 Co-President) received a Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Award from the University of Toronto Alumni Association on April 29, 2013. The Cressy Awards recognize graduating students for outstanding contributions to improving the world around them and inspiring others to do the same. This award recognizes Anna’s leadership skills […]

  • SLP Alumna Receives Mentorship Award

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     Dr. Catriona Steele, Associate Professor (status-only) was recently honoured by CASLPA’s 2013 Mentorship Award. The Mentorship award is given to outstanding CASLPA members who have served as a role model for students and colleagues within the profession, demonstrated unique and outstanding individual contributions and have positively affected the development of individuals either through teaching or […]