Sarah Coghlin, M.Cl.Sc

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SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Sarah is a Speech-Language Pathologist in the Okanagan, dedicated to supporting children and their families through a warm, welcoming, and relationship-centered approach to care. She believes that meaningful progress begins with connection and prioritizes building trusting relationships with each child by meeting them exactly where they are and following their lead. Her sessions are child-led, play-based, often incorporate movement, and each child’s unique interests to create engaging and functional learning experiences.

Sarah earned her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Western University in London, Ontario, where she developed strong clinical skills working with preschool and school-aged children.

She enjoys supporting children of all ages and abilities, with particular interest in prelinguistic development and early intervention for expressive and receptive language. She is passionate about providing inclusive, individualized, and neurodiversity-affirming services for the autistic community, and is a registered provider with the Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP).

Sarah values the connections she builds with children and their families, recognizing that a strong therapeutic relationship paired with a child-led, responsive approach creates the foundation for a functional and positive changes.

Outside of her professional work, Sarah enjoys spending time outdoors exploring the Okanagan with her husband and dog, travelling, and playing soccer.

Advanced Training:

  • “It Takes Two to Talk” – The Hanen Program

  • Reading with TLC: Lively Letters Program

  • “When Children Won’t Eat: Picky Eaters vs. Problem Feeders” – SOS Approach to Feeding

Professional Memberships:

  • College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC)​

  • Speech-Language Audiology Canada (SAC)