About Us
Aligned Intervention Services was created by Alicia Keefe and Alaina Gamache, who are two Speech-Language Pathologists with a passion for offering exceptional services in local communities. Growing up in Northern Alberta, Alicia and Alaina have recognized the importance of access to rural intervention services.
Alicia and Alaina both completed their Bachelor of Elementary Education degrees and their Master's of Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Alberta.
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They have a combined 19 years experience in the field of rural Speech-Language Pathology and want to align you or your educational program with the community-based services you need.
Meet Alicia
Alicia is a Registered Speech-Language Pathologist and an owner of Aligned Intervention Services. Alicia has experience working with children in schools, clinics, daycares and preschools. Alicia believes in a coaching model to provide families and educational teams with strategies to meet the needs of the children they care for. She utilizes a strength-based approach to meet children where they are at and help to improve their communication skills.
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Additional certificates and training that Alicia has completed, includes:
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Recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech
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More Than Words – The Hanen Program® for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Social Communication
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TalkAbility – The Hanen Program® for Parents of Verbal Children on the Autism Spectrum
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PROMPT- Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets
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Picture Exchange Communication System PECS) Level 1 & Level 2
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LSVT Loud
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Lidcombe Stuttering Treatment
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Speech Intelligibility Treatment (SIT)
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Indigenous Canada Course
Meet Alaina
Alaina is a Registered Speech-Language Pathologist and an owner of Aligned Intervention Services. Alaina has 11 years experience working with preschool, school-age, and adult clients in clinic, schools, and healthcare settings. Alaina is passionate about collaboration and teamwork with families, educational staff and other healthcare professionals. She values creating client centered, meaningful therapy goals to help each individual reach their potential.
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Additional certificates and training that Alaina has completed, includes:
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Orofacial Myofunctional Training (Make the Connection® 2023)
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More Than Words – The Hanen Program® for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Social Communication
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Reference & Regulate Autism Intervention
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Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia
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Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Level 1
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SOS Approach to Feeding: Picky Eaters vs. Problem Feeders
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Early Start Denver Model – Introductory Workshop
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Lidcombe Stuttering Treatment
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2021, 2022, 2023 International Pediatric Feeding Disorders Conference (virtual)
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TOTS ® (Tethered Oral Tissues) Trained