ABOUT

Founded by Liza Selvarajah, Montreal Speech Therapy was created to empower families by equipping them with personalized treatment plans that meet each individual's unique needs in their most natural contexts, by putting cultural identity and social advocacy at the forefront.

At Montreal speech therapy, we are passionate about mentorship and reducing harm by mitigating power dynamics, centering critical thinking, discussing the role of bias and uplifting the voices of the populations we serve.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's speech, please send us an email at info@montrealspeechtherapy.ca

our team

LIZA SELVARAJAH, M.A. SLP-CCC

After working as a high school and elementary teacher for 5 years, she completed her Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology, she returned to Montreal to complete her clinical fellowship at the Montreal Oral School for the Deaf and supervised the speech department at Elna's Tiny Tots medical centre. She went on to teach at Vanier college, Fitchburg State and supervise at McGill University. Liza co-founded the Bold SLP podcast to advocate and empower voices of color. Special experience includes treatment and evaluation of speech sound disorders, gestalt language processing, early language development, and reading and writing difficulties

ISHI ZACHARIAH, M.SC. (A)

Ishi is a personable Speech Language Pathologist who believes in providing therapy through building positive relationships with clients and families. Having moved between 3 countries, and 5 cities, she has developed a passion for meeting people and believes strongly in investing in each person she works with. Ishi recognizes the importance of individualizing treatment for each client, as each one is unique and learns differently. The aim is to empower clients, parents and caregivers with strategies to promote success. She holds a Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in Cognitive Sciences and a Master of Sciences in Communication Sciences and Disorders from McGill University, and is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist through the Ordre des Orthophonistes et Audiologistes du Québec (OOAQ). Special experience includes treatment and evaluation of speech, velopharyngeal inadequacy, early language development, play therapy, social communication, and stuttering.

IN COLLABORATION WITH

MEGAN CHEUNG, m.sc. (a), ot

Megan is a dedicated Occupational Therapist who, above all else, emphasizes developing trusting relationships and creating a safe space for children to make functional gains, learn new daily life skills and navigate the world more independently. With years of experience as camp counsellor, art program coordinator, and multi-sports coach, Megan readily found her passion in pediatric OT upon receiving her Master’s degree from McGill University. In a short time, Megan has gained valuable knowledge in areas of sensory integration, neurodevelopment, reflex integration, social skills, and relationship-based approaches to working with children of all abilities. She extends her compassion and desire for connection to families in the hopes of empowering and supporting caregivers in their child’s therapeutic journey. She recently launched her private practice to offer more accessible services in the home, school, and daycare settings.