Melissa Mascio, Speech-Language Pathologist

Melissa Mascio, Speech-Language Pathologist Mountain Speech Language Services is a private practice serving greater Hamilton and Niagara Region including surrounding areas. Melissa is a life long learner.

We provide speech and language services to children and adults of all ages. https://linktr.ee/mountainspeech Melissa Mascio is the owner of Mountain Speech Language Services and has been working as a Speech-Language Pathologist for over 20 years. Mountain Speech Language Services has a team of 14 SLPs and CDAs. Melissa is passionate about providing creative, person-centred service with warmth and

compassion. My goal is to help you climb to communication succes​s in school, home, work and in the community. Melissa is skilled in evaluation and treatment of both children and adult disorders of speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing. Melissa is a graduate of Brock University with a Bachelor degree in Linguistics Communication Disorders stream with first class standing and a Master of Health Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Toronto. Melissa is a member of the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) and Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC). She is trained in PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets), Hanen “It Takes Two to Talk”, Lively Letters, an evidenced-based literacy program and Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia (SCATM), Cognitive-Communication Disorders and numerous annual courses. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, cooking and travelling.

🍂 No Wait List – A Rare Opportunity! 🍂Book your appointment now before our September & October rush!If you have concerns...
08/13/2025

🍂 No Wait List – A Rare Opportunity! 🍂
Book your appointment now before our September & October rush!

If you have concerns about your or your child’s:
🗣 Speech | 💬 Language | 📖 Literacy | 🧠 Cognition | 🥣 Feeding & Swallowing
—we’re here to help with personalized, evidence-based care for all ages.

🍁 Fall 2025 Programs & Services
🎵 Baby & Toddler Music Classes – songs, signs, early language strategies, and sensory play.
📚 Structured Literacy Groups – foundational reading & writing skills for children and youth.
🌈 Sensory & Language Groups for Autistic Children – neurodiversity-affirming, interest-based learning.
🗨 Aphasia Groups for Adults – communication support & partner training.

📍 In-person in Hamilton & Niagara Region
💻 Virtual sessions available across Ontario
🌏 Multilingual services available

📅 Spots fill fast!
Call 289-814-9672 or email 289-212-6099
www.mountainspeech.ca

08/13/2025

This week we are thinking about play!

💬 Trouble Finding the Right Words? You’re Not Alone.After a stroke or brain injury, many people experience word-finding ...
08/12/2025

💬 Trouble Finding the Right Words? You’re Not Alone.

After a stroke or brain injury, many people experience word-finding difficulties (sometimes called anomia). You know what you want to say—but the exact word just won’t come out.

It might look like:

Pausing mid-sentence while you search for the right word

Using a different word that’s close in meaning (“the thing you write with” for pen)

Mixing up words or sounds

Relying more on gestures or pointing

Feeling frustrated when the word is “on the tip of your tongue”

The good news? Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) can help you improve communication and feel more confident again.

💡 How We Help:

Practice proven strategies to make words easier to find

Learn tips to describe, gesture, or write when a word won’t come

Build personalized phrases for everyday situations

Work with your family so they know how to support you

Offer one-on-one and group sessions so you can practice in real conversation

Our goal: to help you express yourself, connect with others, and feel confident communicating in everyday life.

✨ Communication is more than just words—it’s connection, joy, and being heard. And we’re here to help you get there.

📍 Serving Hamilton & Niagara
📞 Call 289-212-6099 or 📧 email admin@mountainspeech.ca
🌐 www.mountainspeech.ca


Check out our Mountain Movers Sensory & Language groups for Neurodiverse children taking place in our new sensory room!S...
08/12/2025

Check out our Mountain Movers Sensory & Language groups for Neurodiverse children taking place in our new sensory room!

Starting in August on Tuesdays & Saturdays

*A group requires 3 children to run*

For booking information, contact us at: admin@mountainspeech.ca or 289-212-6099

There's been so much interest, so REGISTRATION IS OPEN EARLY!🎶🖐️👶Happy Talk Song & Sign is BACK this Fall in Hamilton an...
08/10/2025

There's been so much interest, so REGISTRATION IS OPEN EARLY!

🎶🖐️👶Happy Talk Song & Sign is BACK this Fall in Hamilton and Niagara! 🎶🖐️👶

🎤 Why should you register?
Because this isn’t just a music class — it’s a language-rich bonding experience for you and your little one!
Here’s what’s included:

✅ Parent Coaching – Learn how to support your child’s communication in everyday moments
✅ Early Language Strategies – From gestures to first words, we meet your child where they are
✅ Sign Language & Music – Build vocabulary and connection through rhythm and movement
✅ Sensory Play – Designed with neurodiverse needs in mind, all are welcome
✅ FREE Webinar Access – Get our exclusive Early Communication Toolkit
✅ A Supportive Community – Parents, caregivers, grandparents — everyone’s invited!
✅ Unforgettable Fun – “The best hour of your week,” say our past families!

📍Hamilton & Niagara
🗓️ Fall Sessions starting soon! October to November. Registration is Open early
👶 For babies, toddlers & tots
🧠 Designed by a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

✨ Let’s create joyful, confident communicators — one song, sign, and smile at a time.

📩 Email us at admin@mountainspeech.ca to reserve your spot!
Online booking available - link in bio!

Check out our Mountain Movers Sensory & Language groups for Neurodiverse children taking place in our new sensory room!S...
08/09/2025

Check out our Mountain Movers Sensory & Language groups for Neurodiverse children taking place in our new sensory room!

Starting in August on Tuesdays & Saturdays

*A group requires 3 children to run*

For booking information, contact us at: admin@mountainspeech.ca or 289-212-6099

💬 Trouble Finding the Right Words? You’re Not Alone.After a stroke or brain injury, many people experience word-finding ...
08/09/2025

💬 Trouble Finding the Right Words? You’re Not Alone.

After a stroke or brain injury, many people experience word-finding difficulties (sometimes called anomia). You know what you want to say—but the exact word just won’t come out.

It might look like:

Pausing mid-sentence while you search for the right word

Using a different word that’s close in meaning (“the thing you write with” for pen)

Mixing up words or sounds

Relying more on gestures or pointing

Feeling frustrated when the word is “on the tip of your tongue”

The good news? Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) can help you improve communication and feel more confident again.

💡 How We Help:

Practice proven strategies to make words easier to find

Learn tips to describe, gesture, or write when a word won’t come

Build personalized phrases for everyday situations

Work with your family so they know how to support you

Offer one-on-one and group sessions so you can practice in real conversation

Our goal: to help you express yourself, connect with others, and feel confident communicating in everyday life.

✨ Communication is more than just words—it’s connection, joy, and being heard. And we’re here to help you get there.

📍 Serving Hamilton & Niagara
📞 Call 289-212-6099 or 📧 email admin@mountainspeech.ca
🌐 www.mountainspeech.ca


08/08/2025

Check out our Mountain Movers Sensory & Language groups for Neurodiverse children taking place in our new sensory room!

Starting in August on Tuesdays & Saturdays

*A group requires 3 children to run*

For booking information, contact us at: admin@mountainspeech.ca or 289-212-6099

Mountain Speech Language Services is a private practice serving greater Hamilton and Niagara Region including surrounding areas. We provide speech and language services to children and adults of all ages.
https://linktr.ee/mountainspeech

10 key ingredients for a Happy Talk class:-Hello/Goodbye Songs-Pre-language Milestone Songs (imitation)-Sign Learning So...
08/08/2025

10 key ingredients for a Happy Talk class:

-Hello/Goodbye Songs

-Pre-language Milestone Songs (imitation)

-Sign Learning Songs

-Gross Motor Songs

-Lap Bounce Songs

-Tricky Transition Songs

-Embedded Verbal Routines

-Sensory/Prop Play

-Bubble Song

-Weekly Language Strategies

Why join this community?
Happy Talk classes blend music, movement, sensory play, and language strategies to support early communication development. You’ll join a fun, welcoming space where children can learn through play, parents can gain practical communication tools, and everyone can connect with a supportive, like-minded community.

📍 Available in Hamilton & Niagara
📅 Fall registration opens August 15th

🎶✨ Happy Talk, Song & Sign is back this Fall! ✨🎶Calling all parents, caregivers, and grandparents — come sing, play, and...
08/02/2025

🎶✨ Happy Talk, Song & Sign is back this Fall! ✨🎶

Calling all parents, caregivers, and grandparents — come sing, play, and connect in our beloved early language classes for babies and toddlers!

👶 NEW! Our TOTS class for 2–3 year olds is here! Designed to support early communication through:
🎵 Music & rhythm
🤲 Sign language
🧸 Sensory play
💬 Easy strategies to support early language development

Every registration includes free access to our Early Language Development Toolkit Webinar, filled with practical tips you can start using right away!

💛 Why join?
Because early communication isn’t just about words — it’s about bonding, connection, and joy. These classes are more than just songs and signs — they’re a community. And we promise... it’ll be the best hour of your week.

📍 Now offered in Hamilton & Niagara
📩 Message us to register or visit www.mountainspeech.ca

Let’s build language together — one happy song at a time. 🎤🫶

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+12892126099

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