Let's Talk Speech and Language Services

11/18/2025

Join me next Monday at the Assiniboia Family Centre!

our next "Ask an Expert Monday" is November 24th at Open Play. Stop by and ask friend of the Centre, Shay Chubb, your questions about speech and language development.

10/30/2025

Hello! My name is Shay Chubb and I am the Speech Language Pathologist behind Let's Talk! Speech and Language Services.

I wanted to share a little about me for those who are new to this page. I graduated from the University of Alberta with a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 2013 after having completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Linguistics from the University of Regina in 2011. I am a certified member of CSASK (The College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists of Saskatchewan) and ACSLPA (The Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists). I am also a member of SAC (Speech-Language and Audiology Canada).

After working two years in the school system, I moved to Assiniboia in 2015 and started offering my services through private practice. I have experience working with preschool and school aged children as well as adults. I continually participate in professional development in order to continue learning and to be able to provide the most up to date treatment for my clients.

When I am not working you can usually find me either teaching fitness classes or on the farm chasing my three children, aged 6, 4, and 2, alongside my husband!

If you have questions or concerns regarding your or a family members speech or language, I would love to connect more with you!

306-216-6169
slesy@ualberta.ca

09/04/2025

Do you have questions about how our services work?

Swipe through to read through some of our most frequently asked questions.

Do you have any other questions? Comment below or reach out directly!

08/05/2025

At Let's Talk! Speech and Language Services we offer speech and languages support for individuals at all ages and stages!

We offer in-clinic (Assiniboia), in-home, or virtual sessions for individuals in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

If you have concerns regarding speech and language, please reach out by sending us a message, e-mailing slesy@ualberta.ca, or phoning/texting 306-216-6169. We would be happy to help!

06/06/2025

🌟 Just finished an incredible professional development course on Neurodiversity Affirming Practices with the amazing Cari Ebert! 🌟

I learned so much about sensory processing in autistic individuals and how we can create more inclusive, affirming environments for everyone. From understanding how sensory input affects daily life to practical strategies for supporting sensory needs, this course has opened my eyes to the importance of honoring neurodiversity in every setting.

Thank you Sound Land Canada for putting on such a great event!

02/27/2025

ASSINIBOIA & AREA

I am now accepting speech and language clients for in person (located in Assiniboia) as well as online services. If you have questions or concerns about your child's speech and language development, please reach out! I would be happy to help!

Call or text: 306-216-6169
Email: slesy@ualberta.ca

08/16/2023

We recently welcomed a baby boy, Kipper Kye, to our family. As we take time to adjust to being a family of five I am currently not seeing clients. I will be sure to post here when I am opening up my schedule to see clients again. Wishing everyone a happy and safe rest of the summer and a wonderful school year to come!!

10/04/2022

Thanks to Limerick Daycare for having me out to do some speech and language screens on their kiddos! ⁣⁣
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Parents, if you had your child screened you can expect a report sent home with your child by next week!

09/02/2021

As the new school year begins and everyone is getting back into routine I have been getting a lot of inquiries for speech and language services so I thought I would give everyone a quick update.

We recently welcomed a baby girl, Adalee Kenzie, to our family. As we take time to adjust to being a family of four I am currently not seeing clients. I look forward to starting back up in a few months.

In the meantime, if you have speech and language concerns I recommend contacting my friends over at Prairie Basic Speech and Language Services and they should be able to help you out!

11/09/2020

It has been pretty quiet on this page since the pandemic hit so I thought I would re-introduce myself!

My name is Shay Chubb and I am a certified Speech-Language Pathologist. I graduated from the University of Alberta with a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 2013 after having completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Linguistics from the University of Regina in 2011. After working in a school division for two years I moved to Assiniboia in 2015 and started providing private services throughout southern Saskatchewan. I have experience working with pre-school and school aged children as well as adults. I enjoy working with individuals who have a variety of needs such early language learners, stuttering, aphasia, individuals with Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Parkinson’s Disease, and individuals who have experienced brain trauma. I have a special interest in speech sound disorders and Childhood Apraxia of Speech.

When I’m not working with my clients on their speech and language goals you can usually find me spending time with my one year old (Cotter), going for combine rides with my husband (Madison), or leading indoor cycling classes.

I am currently providing in person sessions in Assiniboia as well as online services to individuals throughout Saskatchewan.

06/01/2020

Did you know we have taken Let’s Talk! Speech and Language Services online? ⁣
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These are just a few of the things we have been doing while working towards speech and language goals. Connect four, making a farm picture, rescuing animals, going on a treasure hunt... the possibilities are endless!

05/08/2020

BABBLING

Babbling is an important precursor to later speech and language development. Around six month of age your child’s cooing will turn into babbling.

Reduplicated babbling (see video for an example) is when your baby repeats the same syllable (e.g., bababa, mamama, dadada). Non-reduplicated babbling is when your baby produces different sound combinations (e.g., mababa, baboba).

Although it’s exciting to hear your baby first babble “mama” and “dada”, your baby has not yet associated those word-like sounds with the real meaning. A baby’s first true word typically comes closer to one year of age.

Here are a few ways you can encourage your baby to babble:

1. Talk, talk, and talk some more!

Talk to your baby and model language throughout your day. Talk about what you are doing whether it is going outside for a walk or doing the laundry.

2. Imitate your baby’s vocalizations or babbles

If your baby says “baba” say “baba” back to them.

3. Sing!

Singing songs with your baby is not only a great way to keep them engaged but also exposes them to vocabulary and intonation patterns.

4. Read, read, and read some more!

Reading books is one of the best ways to expose your baby to vocabulary. Chose books that have a lot of repetition and read the same book often.

5. Respond to your baby’s vocalizations and babbles as if you were having a conversation with them.

Even if your baby is still at the babbling stage, respond to them as if it has meaning. Respond with comments, questions, and varied intonation. Make sure to give them a turn in the conversation. This will help teach your baby that sounds and words have meaning.