Growing speech, language, and literacy skills word by word
Hi, I’m Diana!
Speech Language Pathologist
I have over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages, first as a therapy assistant and now as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). After working across a variety of settings, I created Grow Onwords to offer families the kind of care I truly believe in—thoughtful, supportive, and centred on the whole child.
I believe that connection comes first. Children learn best when they feel safe, understood, and genuinely connected to the people around them. Language grows from shared joy, trust, and meaningful interactions, not pressure or expectations. My work always starts with building that connection, and from there, communication can grow.
As an SLP, I believe parents are a child’s most important language partners. My role is to guide, explain, and support you, while making therapy fun, engaging, and a positive experience for both your child and your family.
You’ll always know what I’m working on with your child, why it matters for their development, and how we’re supporting it, so you can feel confident continuing to build your child’s speech, language, and literacy skills beyond our sessions.
My sessions are child-led, play-based, and evidence-based. I am also on the Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP) in British Columbia and continue to learn about and implement neurodiversity-affirming practices in my work.
Curious what “child-led,” “play-based,” “evidence-based,” or “neurodiversity-affirming” really mean? I’m always happy to talk about it! Ask me during your visit.
Services
SLP services when you need them, as often as you need them in English and/or Vietnamese.
With daytime and evening availability.
No weekly commitment needed.
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It can be hard to know if your child is on the right track with all of the information out there. Initial consultations offer families who are ”just not sure” a chance to bring their child in for a visit to see if their child’s communication skills are developmentally appropriate. Your first visit may be your only SLP visit, and that’s okay!
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Speech and language assessments are offered for
Young children who are not yet talking or are learning to talk
Children who are difficult to understand when they talk (have difficulty with speech sounds)
Children in grade school who are communicating in sentences, but continue to have difficulty with back and forth conversations, and adult-like grammar
Children and adolescents with reading and writing difficulties
Families needing an SLP assessment report to be completed as part of a private autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis
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Speech and language therapy can look differently for different families and children. After your first visit, if speech and language therapy is recommended, I’ll provide you with some options on what therapy can look like and work with you to find a plan that suits your family’s current situation.
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For many young children, parent coaching is often the therapy approach that SLPs will recommend. With parent coaching, we support you to become your child’s best language support.
This is a collaborative approach, where an SLP and a parent will work together as a team to identify strategies and activities that will best support a child’s language development. With this approach, parents will develop a “toolbox” of skills that they can use at home with their child.
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This is a great option for families looking to add an SLP to their child’s existing therapy team. Having an SLP’s input can help inform you and the therapy team which goals are most appropriate for your child’s current communication skills and how the team can work towards these goals.
It’s okay if you live far away (in British Columbia)! With technology, virtual sessions are a great way to stay connected and deliver live training for the team.
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Speech and language assessment reports can also be completed for families as needed. This can include the following:
Speech and language assessment reports to be used as part of a private Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis
Letters justifying the need for SLP services for funding applications
Progress reports to maintain funding for services
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If you’re a school administrator looking for an SLP to provide SLP services at your school, please email us at support@growonwords.com to discuss further.
This World’s Ours Centre
191 E 10th Ave, Vancouver BC V5T 1Z2
Located in the heart of Vancouver, This World’s Ours is an inclusive centre where Grow Onwords offers a thoughtfully designed private therapy room. Here, children can enjoy focused, individualized sessions in a supportive, calm environment, while access to the larger open play area gives them the freedom to move, explore, and learn in a way that suits them.
In-person SLP services are offered Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, with extended hours until 7:00 pm on select days. Appointments can be booked directly online. Paid street parking is available along Main Street and 10th Avenue, and some nearby residential streets offer free two-hour parking.
Online | Teletherapy
Offered BC-wide
Online or teletherapy sessions are a great option for families who prefer not to make the commute or are unable to in their community.
Virtual SLP support looks differently for each family depending on their child’s needs. Initial 60-minute SLP consultations can help determine if your child’s communication and literacy skills are on track. One-on-one therapy for school-aged children can also be provided or I can join your child’s existing therapy team to provide team training and consultations.
Our Space at This World’s Ours Centre
A warm, welcoming place for learning, growth, and connection
FAQs
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Grow Onwords provides in clinic as well as virtual services. Families are able to choose if they would like to have only in clinic services, only virtual services, or a combination of both.
For in clinic visits, please book online.
For virtual services, please contact to book.
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Yes, you can! If you’d like to have the same day and time for your therapy session each week, just let us know. We’ll make sure your weekly spot is reserved each time new appointment slots are released, so you can have peace of mind knowing your spot is held just for you.
Please note: weekly spots can only be reserved if you plan to attend at least twice a month. Families who frequently cancel may have their spot released for first-come, first-served online bookings.
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No referral needed!
You can book services directly online, and we’re always happy to work alongside any of your child’s other professionals to provide coordinated support.
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This is a great question, and it’s exactly what we help families with during the initial visit.
In your first SLP session, we will assess your child’s speech, language, and communication skills. By the end of the visit, we can share whether your child is meeting age-appropriate milestones, if further assessment is needed, and whether they would benefit from speech and language therapy to support their communication development.
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We support
toddlers (12–36 months),
preschoolers (3–5 years), and
school-aged children and youth (5-18 years)
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Coverage for speech and language services depends on your extended health insurance plan. These services may be listed as “speech therapy,” “speech and language therapy,” “speech-language pathology,” or “speech-language pathologist” services.
We do not offer direct billing to insurance. After each visit, you will receive a receipt that can be submitted to your insurance provider for reimbursement.
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Families are able to pay for services via INTERAC e-transfer or credit card.
For families with insurance coverage, a receipt will be provided for insurance claiming.
We are also able to directly accept payment from Autism Funding, the At Home Program, Variety Children’s Grant, and the CKNW Grant.
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Yes! Providing neuro-affirming speech and language therapy is a core focus of our practice.
We believe that language learning begins with connection. Building a strong, trusting relationship with your child is the foundation of effective therapy. We focus on creating a safe, supportive, and comfortable environment where your child can thrive.
Our play-based approach ensures learning is always fun and engaging. Parents are always welcome to join sessions, so together we can continue supporting your child’s growth beyond the therapy room.
Diana (SLP) is currently on the RASP list and we are actively looking for other SLPs on the RASP list who align with our values to join the team.
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Yes! We will need to complete some paperwork first. Please let us know if you will be using Autism Funding prior to your first visit (on the intake form).
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Yes! We will need to complete some paperwork first. Please let us know if you will be using At Home Program funding prior to your first visit (on the intake form).
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Yes, we accept school contracts on a case by case basis. Please email us at support@growonwords.com to see if it will be a good fit.