Melissa Mascio, Speech-Language Pathologist

04/28/2026

There’s something powerful about coming together for a cause that impacts so many people.

The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s is a chance to join your community and help make life a little easier for people living with dementia and their care partners.

Every step along the way helps fund local programs and services that people rely on every day. 👟

Join your local Walk this May: bit.ly/IGWFAON



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Une grande force se dégage quand on se rassemble pour une cause qui touche tant de personnes.

La Marche pour l'Alzheimer IG Gestion de patrimoine est une occasion de vous joindre à votre communauté et d’aider à rendre la vie un peu plus facile pour les personnes vivant avec un trouble neurocognitif et leurs partenaires de soins.

Chaque pas contribue à financer des programmes et des services locaux dont les gens dépendent au quotidien. 👟

Participez à votre Marche locale en mai : bit.ly/IGWFAONFR

04/27/2026

🌄 Social Summit: Teen Group (Ages 13–17) – Virtual This Summer! 

Starting in July

Join Social Summit, a virtual teen group designed to help you connect, laugh, and just be yourself in a safe, supportive space.

✨ What to expect:
🎮 Online games & trivia
💬 Real conversations (no pressure, no judgment)
🎯 Activities based on YOUR interests
🧠 Social skills & self-advocacy support
🤝 Meaningful connections with other teens

Led by a Speech-Language Pathologist or Communication Disorders Assistant, this group blends fun with real-life skills that actually matter.

💡 Whether you're looking to build confidence, make friends, or just have a space where you belong — this is it.

📅 Limited spots available for summer
📍 Virtual – join from anywhere

👉 DM us to register or email admin@mountain-speech.ca to be placed on our registration list!

04/26/2026

In a world that’s moving faster toward AI and automation, we’re leaning into something different: Heart. 🧡

At Mountain Speech, our approach is deeply personal. It’s inspired by our founder Melissa’s journey with her brother, Christopher. That lived experience is woven into everything we do.

We don’t just follow a checklist; we guide you through “The Climb”: a step-by-step journey grounded in compassion. We hire therapists who aren’t just clinically excellent, but who truly *care* about the person behind the diagnosis.

Because therapy isn’t just about reaching milestones; it’s about being seen, heard, and supported by someone who understands.

Timely. Collaborative. Compassionate. That’s the Mountain Speech way. 🏔️✨

04/24/2026

Looking for pediatric speech and language support that truly meets your child where they’re at?

At Mountain Speech Language Services, we focus on connection first—using play-based, child-led approaches that build communication in a way that feels natural and meaningful. We partner closely with families to support real-life progress at home, school, and in the community.

✨ Individualized assessment & therapy
✨ Collaborative, family-centered care
✨ Warm, inclusive environment

Let’s help your child find their voice.

📧 admin@mountain-speech.ca
🌐 www.mountain-speech.ca
📞 289-212-6099

Reach out today!

Pediatric Services (up to 18 years old) Comprehensive, compassionate speech and language support to help children of all ages and abilities communicate, learn, and thrive at every stage of development. Speech Sound Disorders | Language | Neurodiversity-Affirming Autism Services Language-Based Learni...

04/23/2026

Struggling with communication, memory, or swallowing after a stroke, concussion, or neurological condition?

Speech-Language Pathologists can help.

At Mountain Speech-Language Services, we support adults with:
• Speech and Language
• Cognitive-communication (memory, attention, problem-solving)
• Voice and Swallowing

Our goal is to help you get back to the things that matter most—at home, work, and in your community.

Now accepting new adult clients in Hamilton, Niagara, and virtually across Ontario.

📞 289-212-6099
📧 admin@mountain-speech.ca
🌐 www.mountain-speech.ca

Contact us today to get started.

04/23/2026

Hey Teachers — it’s April, and we want to check in 👋

How is your voice feeling at the end of the day?

• Feeling fatigued?
• Sounding hoarse?
• Finding it harder to project?

You rely on your voice every single day — and it deserves support too.

Speech-Language Pathologists can help with voice care, assessment, and therapy so you can feel confident and comfortable in the classroom.

Reach out to learn more about our voice services:

📧 admin@mountain-speech.ca
🌐 www.mountain-speech.ca
📞 289-212-6099

04/23/2026

It's rare, but we have no wait-list currently for Niagara and very short one for Hamilton.

www.mountain-speech.ca
admin@mountain-speech.ca
289-212-6099

Contact us for more information or fill out our referral form on the website.

Mountain Speech Language Services is a private practice serving greater Hamilton and Niagara Region including surrounding areas. We provide speech and language services to children and adults of all ages.
https://linktr.ee/mountainspeech

04/21/2026

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month 💙
(With World Parkinson’s Day at its heart)

Parkinson’s is
It’s a progressive neurological condition affecting 120,000+ Canadians—with ~550 new diagnoses every month.

🔴 Symbol: The red tulip
🧠 Symptoms: not just tremors—think small handwriting, loss of smell, sleep changes, speech & voice changes, stiffness, balance issues, facial masking

There’s no cure yet—but therapy, support, and awareness make a real difference.

💡 Learn more.
❤️ Support research.
📣 Advocate for better care.

04/19/2026

Life after an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) can feel like finding your footing on shifting ground. While some recovery is visible, many hurdles: like cognitive-communication challenges: remain hidden from view.

These "invisible" barriers often make everyday moments feel overwhelming:
✨ Losing the thread in a fast-paced group chat.
✨ Struggling to plan or prioritize a busy workday.
✨ Feeling "out of sync" or misreading social cues with friends.

At Mountain Speech Language Services, we help adults navigate these challenges. Our SLPs play a vital role in personal injury cases and community reintegration, focusing on the real-life communication skills you need to thrive at work, at home, and in your community.

Through “The Climb” framework: our collaborative journey of Assessment, Therapy, and Family Coaching: we meet you where you are. Our virtual services across Ontario and Alberta provide compassionate care that fits your life.

You’re not alone. We’re here to help you find your voice again. 🏔️💙

Learn more at www.mountain-speech.ca

04/19/2026

Our summer literacy camp is now FULL. We are looking forward to working with every child!

🌞📚 Looking for a camp that’s both educational and fun? 📚🌞

Registration opens Feb 9th, 2026

We’re excited to be returning for our 3rd year with our popular Let’s Read! Summer Literacy Camp!

Camp leaders Paul & Melissa Mascio are looking forward to welcoming back familiar faces from last year — and meeting new learners joining us for the first time.

✨ Learning, confidence-building, and fun — all in one summer camp experience.

👉 See the flyer for details
💌 DM us for registration information or to be added to our waitlist

www.mountain-speech.ca

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