Sarah MacIsaac
Speech-Language Pathologist
Discipline Speech-Language Pathologist
Credentials
Master of Clinical Science (MClSc) in Speech-Language Pathology — Western University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology with Specialization in Neuroscience — University of New Brunswick
Registered Speech-Language Pathologist
Experience
Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist with additional research experience in language development, reading, bilingualism, and the neurocognitive processes involved in language
Regulatory College / Licence
Registered Speech-Language Pathologist- Nova Scotia Regulator of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists (NSRASLP)
Professional Memberships
Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC)
Speech-Language and Audiology Canada Mentorship Program
Areas of Focus
Early language development
Preschool communication development
Autism and neurodivergent communication support
Early intervention
Fluency and stuttering support
Parent coaching and family-centred intervention
Communication support for neurodivergent children
School-aged communication development
Populations Served
Infants and toddlers
Preschool-aged children
School-aged children
Autistic and neurodivergent children
Children with speech and language delays
Children who use or may benefit from AAC
Children experiencing fluency challenges
Families seeking early communication support
Parents and caregivers seeking communication strategies
Languages
🇨🇦 English
About Sarah
Sarah MacIsaac is a Speech-Language Pathologist with a particular interest in supporting children's communication development during the early years. Her background combines paediatric clinical practice with academic research in language development, giving her a strong foundation for understanding how communication develops and how evidence can inform individualized therapy.
Sarah completed her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology with a specialization in Neuroscience at the University of New Brunswick before earning her Master of Clinical Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Western University.
Before completing her Speech-Language Pathology training, Sarah worked as a Lab Manager and Research Assistant in the Language Development Lab at the University of New Brunswick. There, she contributed to research examining the behavioural and neurocognitive processes that support language development across the lifespan.
Her research experience included work related to language and reading in monolingual and bilingual children and adults, including research examining word predictability, word age of acquisition, and reading abilities. Through this work, Sarah developed experience in scientific research, data analysis, scientific writing, EEG, and eye-tracking methods.
This research background continues to complement Sarah's clinical approach. She values understanding the evidence behind intervention while recognizing that therapy ultimately needs to work for the individual child and family in front of her.
Sarah's clinical interests include early language development, speech and language delays, autism and neurodivergent communication, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and fluency. She has experience working with preschool-aged children with a range of communication and developmental needs.
Sarah has a particular interest in early communication because these years provide many opportunities to help children and caregivers discover communication strategies that can become part of everyday routines. She values working alongside parents and caregivers rather than limiting therapy to what happens during an appointment.
Alternative and Augmentative Communication is an area of interest for Sarah. She recognizes that communication can take many forms and values helping children access ways to express themselves that are functional, meaningful, and appropriate for their individual communication needs.
Sarah's approach is collaborative, family-centred, and evidence-informed. She brings together clinical knowledge, research literacy, careful observation, and family priorities to help develop therapy plans around the individual child's strengths and communication goals.
Her earlier experience as a Family Support Worker contributes to her understanding that children develop within families and communities. She recognizes the importance of listening to caregivers, understanding the realities of everyday routines, and developing recommendations that families can realistically use outside of therapy.
For Sarah, successful Speech-Language Pathology is not simply about completing activities during a session. It is about helping children build meaningful communication skills that support connection, participation, learning, and everyday life.
Research & Academic Experience
Sarah brings a strong academic research background in language development and the cognitive processes involved in language and reading.
As a Lab Manager and Research Assistant with the University of New Brunswick's Language Development Lab, she contributed to research investigating behavioural and neurocognitive processes supporting language development across the lifespan.
Her research experience included projects examining:
Language development
Monolingual and bilingual language processing
Word predictability
Word age of acquisition
Children's reading abilities
Adult reading abilities
Neurocognitive processes involved in language
Scientific research and manuscript development
Her research methods experience has included:
EEG
Eye tracking
RStudio
Data analysis
Scientific writing
Research ethics
Additional Training & Professional Development
TCPS 2: CORE-2022- Course on Research Ethics
Speech-Language and Audiology Canada Mentorship Program
Professional Background
Sarah's professional and academic experience has included:
Paediatric Speech-Language Pathology
Preschool communication support
Language development research
Lab management and research coordination
Family support work
Scientific writing and research collaboration
Interdisciplinary and family-centred care
Her combination of clinical and research experience supports her commitment to thoughtful, evidence-informed Speech-Language Pathology.
Accessing Services
Sarah provides Speech-Language Pathology services through Allied Therapy for infants, toddlers, preschool and school-aged children, and their 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
Sarah may be particularly helpful for families looking for support with early language development, speech and language delays, neurodivergent communication, AAC, fluency, or understanding how to support their child's communication within everyday routines.
Book with Sarah
If you're looking for support with your child's speech, language, early communication, AAC, or fluency, Sarah can help you explore an appropriate next step.
Book a Speech-Language Pathology session with Sarah
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