Upcoming Parent Presentations
Foothills Academy Society Presents:
Executive Functioning: From Frustration to Understanding
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Do you find yourself constantly reminding your child to listen, get ready on time, start (or finish) homework, or keep track of their things?
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Have you heard the term executive functioning but aren’t quite sure what it means — or how to support it at home?
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Join the Speech-Language Pathologists from Uncovering Potential for a 90-minute presentation that explains what executive functioning really is and how it impacts your child’s daily life. You’ll learn about key skills like attention, working memory, and self-regulation — and walk away with practical, everyday strategies you can use right away.
Shift from frustration to confidence with tools that support your child (and maybe even yourself).​​
Literacy Made Clear:
What Parents Need to Know to Support Reading at Home
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Literacy Made Clear is a three-part parent workshop in Calgary led by Speech-Language Pathologists.
Designed for parents of Kindergarten to Grade 2 students — or older children who are struggling with reading and writing — this series breaks down how literacy works and gives you practical, evidence-based strategies you can use at home right away.
Speech Therapy Services for Children & Teens
We specialize in supporting children from toddlers to school-aged students.
Our services include:​
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Speech Sound & Motor Speech Therapy – clarity, pronunciation, and motor planning
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Language Development & Late Talkers – early language growth and comprehension
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Reading & Literacy Support – structured literacy for decoding, reading, and spelling
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Executive Functioning Therapy – planning, organization, and self-regulation strategies
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Parent & Teacher Workshops – practical strategies to support communication and learning
Why Families Choose True North SLP
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Experienced & Certified Clinicians – Over 15+ years of pediatric experience
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Family-Centered Approach – Parents are partners in every step
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Flexible & Convenient – Therapy in-home, at school, or in community settings
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Evidence-Based & Fun – Therapy grounded in research but delivered in engaging ways
Getting Started is Easy...
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Complete our Online Intake Form
​Share information about your child and your primary goals.
We aim to respond to your speech therapy request within 1-2 business days.
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Get connected with an SLP
Discuss with a speech therapist during a free 15-minute consultation what you hope to achieve through therapy sessions and gain insights into how we can help.
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Start Speech Therapy
Begin personalized speech therapy sessions in your home that support your child's unique communication needs.
At True North SLP, we are here to guide and support your child’s journey to confident communication.
Let’s go on this journey together!
Community & School Presentations
We offer professional development workshops and presentations for schools, educators, and parents in Calgary and Alberta.
Topics include:
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Executive functioning strategies for the classroom
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Speech and language development in early learners
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Structured literacy and reading support
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Supporting children with communication challenges
FAQ – Getting Started with True North SLP
Q1: What ages do you work with?

A: Toddlers to school-aged children (typically 2–12 years), depending on their needs.
Q2: Where do therapy sessions take place?

A: In homes, schools, or community locations such as libraries and early learning centers across Calgary, Airdrie, and surrounding areas.
Q3: Do I need a referral from a doctor?

A: No referral is required. Families can contact us directly to start the intake process.
Q4: Is speech therapy covered by insurance?

A: Many families use private insurance or FSCD funding. Receipts for reimbursement are provided.
Q5: How do I start therapy?

A: Complete the intake form, schedule an assessment, and begin therapy. We guide you every step of the way.
Testimonials
Jill gave us useful tools and guidance specifically to target our daughter's needs (versus generic suggestions), and our daughter loved the new toys and games Jill brought. Also as a busy house of two working parents, having Jill come to us saved us so much time and stress.
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- Parent of 3 year old -
Working with Jill was life-changing for our son and us! His improved clarity of speech meant more positive interactions and less frustration both with our family and other people. He is now a newly confident kindergartner thanks to our time with Jill.
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- Parent of Kindergartener -
We are so grateful to have the opportunity to work with and learn from Jill Northwood. She is highly skilled at not only addressing the specific needs of the child but also coming up with a plan for continued growth that is manageable and developmentally appropriate.
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- Parent of 5 year old -