Columbia Speech and Language Services Inc.

09/26/2025

Meet Danyl! Since 2014, she has supported children and families with early intervention, speech and language delays, apraxia, and social communication needs—including neurodivergence. Danyl works closely with each child to create an individualized, supportive approach and currently sees clients in-clinic, virtually, and across the Fraser Valley.

09/23/2025

From voice care and accent modification to adult speech, language, and swallowing support — we help people of all ages communicate with confidence.

At Columbia Speech & Language, we’re here for the Lower Mainland community, wherever you are in your journey. 💙

09/19/2025

Meet Wendy! With nearly 40 years of experience, she has pioneered programs in brain injury rehab, stuttering, aphasia therapy, and more across B.C. As founder of Columbia Speech & Language Services, she now leads program development and continues to shape the future of speech-language therapy.

09/18/2025

We’re looking for volunteers to support our Aphasia Program!

If you’re compassionate, a good listener, and want to make a real difference in people’s lives, we’d love to have you on our team.

👉 Message us or visit our website to learn more and get involved!

09/05/2025

Did you know speech, language, and literacy are all different — but closely connected?

At Columbia Speech & Language Services, we support growth in all three:
🗣️ Speech – clear sounds and confident communication
💬 Language – understanding and expressing ideas
📚 Literacy – building strong reading and writing skills

Our team helps kids and adults strengthen these foundations so communication feels easier, everyday life feels smoother, and learning feels more natural.

Swipe through to see the differences — and how we can help in each area.

01/01/2025

New Year/New Ownership! Alisa Ferdinandi and Kathy Yoshida, who have worked with Wendy Duke for almost 25 years, have recently acquired ownership of our clinic from founder (1987) Wendy! We are all looking forward to new directions they will take, while preserving our ethic of providing client-focused, evidence-based services!

12/25/2024

Happy Holidays to all! We will be enjoying time with our friends and family and will reopen on December 27th.

11/22/2024

Director Wendy Duke with class of 81 UBC SASS classmates!

11/16/2024

Attention prospective Speech or Audiology Students!

Attention MSc applicants! The new Course Prerequisite Guide has been uploaded to our website:
https://audiospeech.ubc.ca/new-course-prerequisite-guide-for-the-msc-speech-language-pathology-program/

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please see the FAQ section on our website or contact us by email at inquiry@audiospeech.ubc.ca.

11/13/2024

Reciprocal vocal play isn’t just fun; it builds pre-language skills like turn-taking and joint attention!

11/11/2024

Our office will be closed on Monday November 11 to mark Remembrance Day.