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Samantha Meehan, Speech-Language Pathologist at Allied Therapy

Samantha Meehan

Speech-Language Pathologist

Discipline Speech-Language Pathologist

Credentials

  • Master of Science (MSc) in Speech-Language Pathology — Dalhousie University

  • Registered Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP-Reg)


Experience

Working as a Speech-Language Pathologist since 2023.


Regulatory College / Licence

Registered Speech-Language Pathologist- Nova Scotia Regulator of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists


Professional Memberships
Areas of Focus

Populations Served

  • Infants and toddlers

  • Preschool and school-age children

  • Adolescents

  • Adults

  • Neurodivergent individuals, including autistic and ADHD clients

  • Individuals with complex physical and communication needs

  • Individuals who use or may benefit from AAC

  • Adults recovering from stroke or acquired brain injury

  • Individuals living with progressive neurological conditions

  • Individuals experiencing feeding or swallowing difficulties

  • Families seeking communication, feeding, or executive functioning support


Languages

🇨🇦 English

🤟 American Sign Language (ASL)


About Samantha

Samantha Meehan is a Speech-Language Pathologist who helps children and adults better understand themselves, communicate in ways that work for them, and move toward goals that matter in everyday life. Her practice spans communication, feeding and swallowing, executive functioning, and neurological rehabilitation, allowing her to support clients with a wide range of needs across the lifespan.


Sam has a particular interest in supporting autistic and neurodivergent clients, including individuals who use Gestalt Language Processing, as well as children developing early communication skills and adults navigating ADHD and executive functioning. She believes speech-language pathology can support far more than speech sounds alone and enjoys helping clients and families understand the many ways an SLP can contribute to communication, participation, and daily life.


Sam has experience supporting individuals with complex communication and neurological needs. Her clinical work includes Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), acquired brain injury, aphasia, dysarthria, post-stroke rehabilitation, voice disorders, aural rehabilitation, and feeding and swallowing difficulties. Her goal is to translate clinical knowledge into practical strategies that make sense within each client's actual routines, priorities, and goals.


AAC is an important part of Sam's practice. She supports people with complex communication needs and recognizes that meaningful communication does not have to look or sound one particular way. Sam can incorporate speech, sign, and AAC into her work, helping clients explore communication methods that are appropriate and accessible for them.


As an AuDHD clinician, autistic and ADHD, Sam also brings lived experience to her work. She understands that sensory experiences, communication preferences, executive functioning, and the way someone processes the world can vary considerably from person to person. She hopes clients leave their time with her feeling seen and heard in a safe, validating space.


Sam's approach is collaborative, practical, and neurodivergent-affirming. Rather than beginning with what someone cannot do, she works to understand the person, their environment, their strengths, and what they want to accomplish.


For Sam, successful therapy is ultimately about helping people understand themselves better and make progress toward goals that are meaningful to them.


When she isn't in the clinic, Sam can often be found building intricate Lego structures or training in Muay Thai.


Advanced Training & Certifications

Sam has pursued additional training across communication, feeding and swallowing, autism, neurological rehabilitation, and parent support.


Certifications & Specialized Training

Additional Clinical & Professional Training

  • Velopharyngeal insufficiency and resonance disorders

  • Cleft lip and palate

  • Aural rehabilitation

  • Motivational interviewing

  • Pivotal Response Training

  • Parent coaching groups

  • Speech-Language & Audiology Canada Conference 2026


Professional & Community Contributions

Sam's work extends beyond individual therapy sessions. She contributes to the development of future clinicians as a Clinical Educator for the Dalhousie School of Communication Sciences and Disorders and is interested in continuing to support student mentorship, professional development, and research.


She has also contributed her expertise through community education and outreach, including:

  • Parent education nights at daycares

  • Daycare screening initiatives

  • Free public workshops, education, and presentations for seniors

  • Parent education videos

  • Community presentations

  • An ADHD podcast appearance with RBC Women in Tech

  • Communication resources and communication books


Accessing Services

Sam provides Speech-Language Pathology services through Allied Therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families.


She provides:

  • In-person services at Allied Therapy's Bedford clinic

  • Community-based services in the Halifax area

  • Virtual Speech-Language Pathology support across Nova Scotia


Her broad scope of practice can also be particularly helpful for individuals whose needs do not fit neatly into a single category, including clients navigating communication alongside executive functioning, neurological, feeding, or accessibility needs.

Insurance & Benefits

Speech-Language Pathology services may be eligible for reimbursement through private health and employer benefit plans, including plans administered by providers such as Blue Cross.


Coverage varies by individual plan. Clients should confirm Speech-Language Pathology coverage and applicable requirements with their insurer or benefits provider.


Book with Samantha

If you're looking for support with communication, AAC, early language, autism and neurodivergent communication, executive functioning, neurological rehabilitation, voice, or feeding and swallowing, Samantha can help you explore an appropriate next step.


Book a Speech-Language Pathology session with Sam through Allied Therapy.


Not sure whether Speech-Language Pathology is the right place to start? Contact Allied Therapy and our team can help you determine an appropriate next step.

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