Donna M. Davies M.Sc., R.S-LP, S-LP (C)
dragonflytherapyservices21@gmail.com
403-627-8176
I've always been a Speech-Language Pathologist!
While I technically haven’t always been a speech-language pathologist (SLP) considering the few years I spent working in retail after high school and the 6 years it took to earn my Masters of Speech-Language Pathology. I I have ALWAYS been an SLP in Southern Alberta for 30 years and counting!
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I am a registered member of the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA), Speech and Hearing Canada (SAC) and the Alberta Speech-Language Association
of Private Practitioners (ASAPP). I am proud to participate in SAC's mentorship program, where I support and share knowledge with new SLP graduates. From 2024 to early 2025 I was granted the honor of being an Executive Contributor for Brainz Magazine, publishing several articles.
I hold a variety of training certificates from programs such as Hanen's “It Takes Two to Talk” and “ABC & Beyond”, Pragmatic Organizational Dynamic Display (PODD), Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Recently, I have completed training in Orofacial Myology with Neo-Health Services, Inc., and am now pursuing my qualifications in this new area of study, which I believe is the missing link for many older children experiencing persistent sound errors.
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I am WELL TRAINED to help families with many different communication strategies, but my LOVE is helping the unintelligible child become intelligible. I love getting the words started for a child who has none and helping the older child achieve success with sounds they never thought possible.
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After a long career in health, I founded Dragonfly Therapy Services to focus on what I do best and what I love ... helping the voices of children be heard and understood. I aim to provide every family with the choice of accessing service on their OWN terms - when they want and how they want.
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Speech & Language is my thing!
About
Dragonfly Therapy Services
The Dragonfly symbolizes
adaptability, creativity, inspiration, change & potential
- all attributes of my approach! I strive to individualize your child's program by addressing what is most concerning to you and finding the best ways to blend practice into your daily routines. I do this by being creative in my activities and play, adapting as needed to match your needs. If something isn’t going to work at home, I’ll try a different approach. I draw inspiration from what brings joy to you and your child. I celebrate all the changes, both big and small and look for potential at every turn.
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As a new graduate starting out 30 years ago, I quickly learned that a parents' involvement was the key to the success their child made in therapy. As a result, my therapy approach has never been to “just do therapy”,
but to empower parents to feel confident in their roles as therapists at home! I ensure that you have
all the necessary skills, materials and activities to carry on at home - whether we are
consulting, meeting regularly or you are participating in SPARK!
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In my practice, I use simple, engaging and dynamic activities that are easily transferable to home.
You will have plenty of opportunities to practice with your child during each session to ensure
success at home. All practice targets and strategies are tailored specifically for your child,
because like pebbles on a beach, no two children are the same.
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​Every child has a different learning style & pace.
Each child is unique, not only capable of learning but also capable of succeeding.
- Robert John Meehan
Communication is my Super Power ...
it can be yours too!
Seeing the joy in a parents' eyes when they hear their child's first EVER word; the first word they finally UNDERSTAND or a word that FINALLY sounds right never gets old.
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Dragonfly Therapy Services specializes in ....
Getting sounds going so your child can be understood!
Getting words started when there aren't any!
Getting success with sound errors that you never thought would change!
Helping you find your way if your child needs more
than I can provide!
