Sharon Reisdorf, founder of Communicare Speech Therapy, contracts with local therapists to create a dynamic team of individuals dedicated to supporting the needs of every client! All SLPs are certified to practice by the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC (CSHBC) and are members of Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC).
Our Team
Sharon Reisdorf, MSc., RSLP
Registered Speech Language Pathologist
Registered Speech Language Pathologist
Sharon Reisdorf is the owner of Communicare. Sharon received her Master of Science degree from Minot State University in 1991. In 1993, Sharon opened Communicare, moving the practice to Kelowna in 1998.
Sharon has vast experience working with adults in neurorehabilitation medicine including those with acquired brain injuries, strokes, progressive neurological disorders, and dysphagia (swallowing disorders) in the U.S. and Canada. She has also worked with preschoolers to adolescents with autism spectrum disorders, apraxia, speech sound disorders, expressive and receptive language disorders, and social communication disorders.
Sharon is passionate about being flexible and working with the family and care team to provide functional outcomes to attain an individual's communication potential. In the process, she has gained a reputation as a practical, engaging, and creative therapist. Sharon also provides supervision of Graduate Student Speech Language Pathologists in her work at Kelowna General Hospital.
Sharon's advanced training includes:
Sharon enjoys cycling, playing the piano, and book club. She is a mom to three daughters and on occasion dates her husband. Sharon's canine buddies, Maple and Mowgli, enjoy taking her for walks.
Sharon is a member of:
Sharon has vast experience working with adults in neurorehabilitation medicine including those with acquired brain injuries, strokes, progressive neurological disorders, and dysphagia (swallowing disorders) in the U.S. and Canada. She has also worked with preschoolers to adolescents with autism spectrum disorders, apraxia, speech sound disorders, expressive and receptive language disorders, and social communication disorders.
Sharon is passionate about being flexible and working with the family and care team to provide functional outcomes to attain an individual's communication potential. In the process, she has gained a reputation as a practical, engaging, and creative therapist. Sharon also provides supervision of Graduate Student Speech Language Pathologists in her work at Kelowna General Hospital.
Sharon's advanced training includes:
- "It Takes Two to Talk" - The Hanen Program
- Advanced course work in Social Thinking (Michelle Garcia Winner)
- Canadian Hemispheres Level 1-8 (Stroke Competency Series)
- Assessment & Treatment of Cognitive Communication Disorders after ABI
- MBS IMP Certification
- Certificate of Advanced Competency in Videofluoroscopic Assessment of Adult Swallowing Disorders
- Certificate of Advanced Competency for Communication and Swallowing Assessment and Management for Tracheostomy
Sharon enjoys cycling, playing the piano, and book club. She is a mom to three daughters and on occasion dates her husband. Sharon's canine buddies, Maple and Mowgli, enjoy taking her for walks.
Sharon is a member of:
- College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of British Columbia (CSHBC)
- British Columbia Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (BCASLPA)
- Speech-Language Audiology Canada (SAC)
- Past member of the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA)
"I'm so thankful for the wonderful support, mentorship and advocacy Sharon has shown my daughter over the years. Olivia loved working with her. Sharon was able to understand her varying needs, provide appropriate methodologies, and communicate to her in a way that she was able to understand and emulate. As a result of Sharon's involvement in Olivia's therapy, she is now able to communicate with adults and her peers in a healthy, supportive, and engaging manner. It has been amazing to see her transformation. Words cannot express my gratitude for Sharon's patient and caring services and the impact they have had on my daughter." ~ Grace, mom of Olivia |
Leeann Flood, MSc., RSLP
Registered Speech Language Pathologist
Registered Speech Language Pathologist
"Communication is the essence of human life." ~ Janice Light
Leeann’s clinical areas of interest include communication and cognitive communication disorders after acquired brain injury. She is passionate about helping people achieve meaningful, functional communication goals with a focus on returning to work, school and community. She specializes in ICBC and Worksafe clients for assessment and treatment for return to work.
Leeann has special training in helping people receive the support they require in the legal system as a result of a communication difficulty, whether it be difficulty expressing oneself, or understanding spoken or written language - as a registered Communication Intermediary through Communication Disabilities Access Canada.
She also enjoys working with children age 5 through adolescence for articulation and speech sound disorders, social communication disorders / social skills for students with ASD, and language delays.
Leeann is available for weekend and evening zoom appointments.
Leeann’s advanced training includes:
When Leeann is not working, she is exploring playgrounds, parks, and beaches with her young son.
Leeann is a member of:
Leeann has special training in helping people receive the support they require in the legal system as a result of a communication difficulty, whether it be difficulty expressing oneself, or understanding spoken or written language - as a registered Communication Intermediary through Communication Disabilities Access Canada.
She also enjoys working with children age 5 through adolescence for articulation and speech sound disorders, social communication disorders / social skills for students with ASD, and language delays.
Leeann is available for weekend and evening zoom appointments.
Leeann’s advanced training includes:
- Certificate of Advanced Competency in Videofluoroscopic Assessment of Adult Swallowing Disorders
- Certificate of Advanced Competency in Communication and Swallowing Assessment and Management for Tracheostomy
- Registered Communication Intermediary through Communication Disabilities Access Canada
- MBS Imp certification
- LSVT LOUD certification (2011)
- Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing workshop and training
- Camperdown workshop for Adolescents- fluency disorders
- Assessment and Treatment of Cognitive Communication Disorders after ABI
- Passy-Muir speaking valve management in swallowing and speaking courses
- SOS approach to feeding certified therapist (March 2021)
When Leeann is not working, she is exploring playgrounds, parks, and beaches with her young son.
Leeann is a member of:
- College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of British Columbia (CSHBC)
- Speech-Language Audiology Canada (SAC)
My 54 year old son is in a care centre and his health issues are now affecting his walking and speech. I was very impressed with the assessment report and care plan prepared for my son's caregivers by Leeann. I am very grateful for the excellent support we have received. ~ Marion S. |
Kelly Talbott, MSc., R.SLP, S-LP(C)
Registered Speech Language Pathologist
Registered Speech Language Pathologist
Kelly started her career as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Medicine Hat, Alberta where she developed her clinical skills working with the preschool and school-aged population in the school district as well as with adults in both the hospital and rehabilitation outpatient settings. She also had the opportunity to provide mentorship to her colleagues in the area of Childhood Apraxia of Speech assessment and treatment.
Kelly is passionate about making a positive connection with her clients and working together with clients and their caregivers and family members to achieve functional goals that are meaningful to them. She loves the diversity of populations and goal areas Speech-Language Pathology offers and is proud to help others develop skills and strategies to communicate as effectively as possible!
Kelly’s advanced training includes:
Kelly enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two young children, going on adventures, and playing board games and sports of all kinds.
Kelly is a member of:
Kelly is passionate about making a positive connection with her clients and working together with clients and their caregivers and family members to achieve functional goals that are meaningful to them. She loves the diversity of populations and goal areas Speech-Language Pathology offers and is proud to help others develop skills and strategies to communicate as effectively as possible!
Kelly’s advanced training includes:
- Certified Practice Certificate for Videofluoroscopic Assessment and Management of Swallowing Disorders
- Certificate of Practice Certificate for Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Voice & Swallowing (FEEVS) for Adults for 2020
- Apraxia Kids Bootcamp
- Selected Outcome Measures for Children with Severe Speech Delay/Disorder
- SCERTS training
- SOS Approach to Feeding Workshop
- Lidcombe Fluency Program Training
Kelly enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two young children, going on adventures, and playing board games and sports of all kinds.
Kelly is a member of:
- College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of British Columbia (CSHBC)
- Speech-Language Audiology Canada (SAC)
Our 9 year old son has been working with Kelly on his speech challenges over several months. Our son enjoyed his time with her as she made something that can be frustrating at times for him fun! She engaged with him by teaching him with speech therapy techniques that included games to improve his speech and spent time helping him pronounce his challenging words accurately. Because of Kelly's warm approach, our son always looked forward to his speech language classes. At the end of our sessions she always sent us home with helpful "home work" to work on between our sessions. Thanks Kelly! ~ Lara K. |