At Frogley Speech Therapy, our team brings together experience, creativity and a genuine love of working with children. We believe the best therapy begins with connection — taking the time to understand each child, celebrate their strengths and create an environment where they feel comfortable being themselves. Get to know the people behind Frogley Speech Therapy.

Maureen Frogley

Speech-Language Pathologist & Owner

Connection and communication have been at the heart of Maureen’s work with children for more than 25 years. A Speech-Language Pathologist since 2001, Maureen believes that meaningful communication develops through relationships, acceptance, play and experiences that are engaging and fun. Her approach is individualized, evidence-based, neurodiversity-affirming and focused on supporting the whole child — not simply a set of speech or language skills.

Maureen earned her Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 2001 after completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech and Hearing Science at the University of Illinois. She spent the first 12 years of her career specializing in Early Intervention, working with infants, toddlers, preschool-aged children and their families in Illinois. After moving to Canada in 2013, she continued supporting children and families in private practice and went on to establish Frogley Speech Therapy.

Throughout her career, Maureen has worked with children and youth with a wide range of communication and learning needs. Her areas of experience include early communication and play, speech sound development, motor speech disorders, language development, AAC, Gestalt Language Processing, social communication and literacy. She has extensive experience supporting autistic children, as well as children with Down syndrome and a variety of developmental, genetic and communication differences.

Maureen believes there is no single way that communication — or therapy — should look. She considers each child’s strengths, interests, sensory and regulation needs, communication style and relationships when developing therapy. Whether a child communicates through speech, AAC, gestures, body language or a combination of approaches, the goal is meaningful communication that helps them connect with others, advocate for themselves and participate in their world.

As a parent of three adult children, Maureen also brings the perspective of a parent who has personally navigated developmental services, education and support systems for her own family. This experience has deeply shaped the way she partners with families. She understands that parents know their children best and believes they should feel informed, supported and empowered to advocate for what their child needs.

Maureen loves partnering with families through both the challenges and celebrations of development. She believes strongly that growth happens — and children can surprise us along the way.



Outside the Lily Pad… Maureen can be found spending time with her family, lifting weights or on the pickleball court — she plays A LOT of pickleball.

Tiffani Ballantyne

CDA

Communicative Disorders Assistant

Tiffani is an enthusiastic and caring Communicative Disorders Assistant who believes therapy is most meaningful when children are engaged, having fun and able to learn through their own interests. She brings creativity, play and connection into her sessions while providing individualized support based on each child’s communication needs.

Tiffani graduated with honours from the Early Childhood Education program before completing the Communicative Disorders Assistant Post-Graduate program at Durham College, also with honours, in 2022. Her background in Early Childhood Education provides a strong foundation for understanding child development, play and learning.

Tiffani has experience supporting children with a wide range of speech, language and communication needs, including autistic children and both analytic and Gestalt Language Processors. Her areas of experience include speech sound development, motor speech, expressive language, AAC, social communication and literacy. She has completed additional professional development in Gestalt Language Processing, echolalia, child-led therapy and speech sound disorders.

Tiffani is passionate about building strong relationships with the children and families she supports. She incorporates each child’s interests into therapy to create experiences that are engaging, playful and meaningful. She also enjoys working closely with parents and caregivers through modelling, coaching and practical strategies that help communication skills carry over beyond the therapy session.



Outside the Lily Pad… Tiffani has the travel bug. She loves exploring new cities, attending music concerts and never passes up an adventure with friends and family.

Neilab Almasak

CDA

Communicative Disorders Assistant

Neilab is a warm and enthusiastic Communicative Disorders Assistant who is passionate about helping children communicate with confidence. She believes strong relationships are an important foundation for learning and enjoys creating therapy experiences that are engaging, meaningful and fun, where children feel supported and celebrated for who they are.

Neilab is a graduate of Durham College’s Communicative Disorders Assistant program and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Trent University. She has experience supporting children with a wide range of speech, language and communication needs, including autistic children and children with speech sound disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, articulation and phonological disorders, dysfluency and language delays.

Neilab has a special interest in motor speech and speech sound development and is committed to continuing to grow her clinical knowledge in these areas. She has completed intensive professional development in speech sound disorders, is PROMPT-trained, and regularly participates in continuing education to support evidence-based and individualized therapy.

Neilab believes therapy is most successful when children feel connected and families are part of the process. She values building strong relationships with both children and their caregivers and incorporates each child’s strengths and interests into therapy. She enjoys partnering with families to help communication skills extend beyond the therapy session and into everyday life.

Neilab speaks both English and Dari, allowing her to support and connect with families across both languages.



Outside the Lily Pad… Neilab enjoys playing pickleball and volleyball, spending time with family and friends, and exploring new coffee shops.

Aysha Murray

CDA

Communicative Disorders Assistant

Helping children communicate, connect and grow in confidence is at the heart of Aysha’s work as a Communicative Disorders Assistant. She believes every child deserves to feel heard, understood and supported. Her warm and engaging approach focuses on building strong relationships and creating therapy experiences that are individualized, meaningful and fun.

Aysha holds an undergraduate degree in Speech and Language Sciences from Brock University and a Graduate Certificate as a Communicative Disorders Assistant from Durham College. She has supported children in a variety of settings, including schools, camps, homes, clinics and ABA centres, giving her experience working with children with a wide range of communication strengths and needs.

Aysha’s areas of experience include speech sound development, language development, AAC, Gestalt Language Processing, social communication and literacy. She has experience supporting autistic children as well as children with Down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy and other developmental and neurological differences. Aysha has completed additional training in LAMP Words for Life, Lively Letters, Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition, speech sound disorders and selective mutism.

Aysha believes there is no single way that every child learns or communicates. She builds therapy around each child’s strengths, interests, communication style and individual goals, incorporating play and motivating activities to help children feel comfortable, successful and connected. She supports communication in all its forms and enjoys helping children develop the skills and confidence to express themselves in ways that are meaningful to them.

Families are an important part of Aysha’s approach. She enjoys partnering with parents and caregivers through practical strategies, modelling and coaching that can be carried into everyday life. Most importantly, she wants children and their families to feel supported and celebrated throughout their communication journey.



Outside the Lily Pad… Aysha enjoys playing pickleball, practising yoga, reading, going to the movies and meeting friends for lunch.

Catrina Sarwan

CDA

Communicative Disorders Assistant

Catrina is a dedicated and compassionate Communicative Disorders Assistant who is passionate about helping children communicate, connect and build confidence. She believes therapy should be a place where children feel supported, engaged and successful, and brings play, creativity and connection into her work with each child.

Catrina earned her Specialist Degree in Psycholinguistics from the University of Toronto in 2022 and completed the Communicative Disorders Assistant program at Durham College in 2023. She has experience supporting toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children with a wide range of speech, language and communication needs.

Catrina’s areas of experience include receptive and expressive language, speech sound development, phonological disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech and AAC. Through her work at Nova’s Ark, she also collaborates closely with children and their support teams to encourage meaningful communication and the successful use of AAC within everyday activities and interactions.

Catrina’s approach to therapy is individualized, play-based and focused on building strong relationships. She incorporates each child’s interests and strengths into therapy to create experiences that are motivating, meaningful and fun. Catrina has completed additional training in The Power of Language and TALK With ME, Lively Letters with Reading the TLC, LAMP Words for Life and Expert Perspectives on Speech Sound Disorders.

Catrina is passionate about supporting communication in all its forms and helping children develop skills that allow them to express themselves, connect with others and participate more fully in their world. She values collaboration with families and other members of a child’s team and believes that meaningful progress grows from understanding and supporting the whole child.



Outside the Lily Pad… Catrina can usually be found at the gym, spending time with family and friends, or doing a little more doom scrolling on social media than she’d probably like to admit.

Becky Doleweerd

CDA

Communicative Disorders Assistant

Becky is a Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) who is passionate about helping children develop their communication skills and feel confident expressing themselves. She believes children learn best when they are engaged, having fun, and given meaningful opportunities to learn through play.

Becky earned her Early Childhood Education (ECE) Diploma and Communicative Disorders Assistant Graduate Certificate from Durham College. She also brings three years of experience working in childcare, where she developed a strong foundation in child development and creating supportive, engaging learning environments.

As a CDA, Becky uses a play-based, child-focused approach to support speech, language, and communication development. She enjoys creating activities around each child's individual needs, strengths, interests, and therapy goals. Her goal is to make therapy meaningful and enjoyable while helping children build communication skills and confidence in a comfortable and encouraging environment.



Outside of the Lily Pad... Becky loves being outdoors, especially camping and hiking. She enjoys trying new hobbies, learning new things, listening to country music, and good food—especially anything homemade! She brings that same creativity, enthusiasm, and love of learning to her work with children and families.

Macy Frogley

Administrative Assistant

Macy is a fourth-year student at the University of Guelph, majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Psychology. She is passionate about communication and working with children and hopes to pursue a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, with the goal of eventually working as a pediatric SLP. Through her studies, Macy has developed a strong interest in the connections between brain development, communication and behaviour.

Macy has experience working with neurodivergent children in camp and community settings, where she has supported communication, social interaction and individualized goals. Her experience has included tracking individual goals and supporting children within programs incorporating Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and psychotherapy.

At Frogley Speech Therapy, Macy supports the administrative side of the practice while bringing her interest in communication and child development to the team. She enjoys connecting with children and families and helping create a welcoming environment where they feel comfortable and supported.



Outside the Lily Pad… Macy loves spending time with friends, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, binge-watching a good show, and taking every opportunity she can to go swimming!

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