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A huge thank you to Port North Bay for always providing a welcoming co-working space for me and my developer. Having a comfortable, collaborative environment to work in has made a real difference, and we truly appreciate your support. It's inspiring to see organizations investing in innovation, entrepreneurship, and the local tech community. Thank you for creating a space where ideas can grow. We’re grateful to be part of this amazing community!

Although I wasn't able to attend in person due to vertigo, I was truly honoured to serve as a keynote speaker for the 30th Anniversary Celebration of CDAAC- Communicative Disorders Assistant Association Of Canada at Georgian College in Barrie.

Being a Communicative Disorders Assistant has been much more than a career for me. It has been a passion and a privilege for the past 26 years. Throughout my journey, I have had the opportunity to support countless children and families, mentor fellow clinicians, and advocate for our profession. It is a role that continues to inspire me every day.

I am incredibly grateful for CDAAC for including me in this special celebration and for accommodating my circumstances by allowing me to present virtually. Thank you as well for the thoughtful gifts that arrived in the mail today. Your kindness and generosity meant so much to me.

To everyone who reached out following my presentation with comments, feedback, and words of encouragement. THANK YOU! Knowing that my message resonated with fellow CDAs was truly rewarding.

A special thank you to the amazing North Bay CDAs (Pauline, Jen, Deanna, Nicole, Shelley) who made the trip to Barrie and were there to cheer me on screen during the virtual presentation. Your support, friendship, and dedication to our profession mean more than you know.

Congratulations to Communicative Disorders Assistants Association of Canada on 30 years of leadership, advocacy, and support for Communicative Disorders Assistants across Ontario. I am proud to be part of this profession and excited to see what the future holds for the next generation of CDAs.

Thank you :-)

You DON'T Need to Be PERFECT.

One of the biggest misconceptions in our field is that experienced clinicians have all the answers.

They don't.

The best clinicians I've met are still learning, still asking questions, and still seeking support.

As CDAs and SLPs, we put so much pressure on ourselves to have the perfect therapy plan, the perfect data collection system, or the perfect response in every session.

But professional growth doesn't happen because we're perfect.

It happens because we're willing to reflect, learn, and continue developing our skills.

If you've ever left a session thinking, "I wish I had handled that differently," congratulations—you care about your craft.

That mindset is exactly what helps great clinicians become even better.

At Chattiepants, I support CDAs and SLPs through coaching, practical resources, and real-world strategies that can be applied immediately in therapy.

Because you don't need to be perfect.

You just need to keep growing. 🌱

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