About Us

Diverse Learners is a private speech therapy practice made up of three like-minded clinicians providing in-home language, literacy and speech services to children and families in the York and Peel Regions, as well as virtual services across Ontario.

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At Diverse Learners, we support toddlers, preschool and school-age children—and their families—through relationship-based, neurodiversity-affirming speech and language therapy. Our services include early childhood communication, structured literacy support for students with diverse learning needs, AAC guidance, and empowering parent coaching. Grounded in play, connection, and each child’s unique strengths, we partner with families every step of the way to nurture authentic communication, learning, and joy.

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Who we work with:

• Preschool and school-age children

• Parents and caregivers​​

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Our guiding principles:

• Relationship-based: Therapy is grounded in connection through play.

• Child-led: Incorporating your child’s interests and passions.

• Strengths-based: Focusing on what your child can do.

• Neurodiversity-affirming: Unconditional acceptance of all neurotypes.

• Family-centred: Including parents and caregivers every step of the way.

• Trauma-informed & Developmentally grounded: Informed by Polyvagal Theory and the lived experiences of neurodivergent individuals.

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Maternity Leave Notice:

Our full-time SLP, Alysha Watson, will be on maternity leave from October 1, 2025, with plans to return to work part-time in May 2026. During this period, Abi and Olivia will continue to provide part-time services for Diverse Learners. Alysha will begin accepting new clients again in Fall 2026. To inquire further, please contact us here.