PlayWithIntention.com

Dionne Angman, MSc(A), R.SLP, S-LP(C) (she / her)

I have been a Speech-Language Pathologist for over 25 years and am registered in the province of Alberta (ACSLPA) and with Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC). I graduated with a Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from McGill University in 1998. I have worked in a variety of settings, including schools, preschools, daycares, and both rural and city public health – and now I am coming back to my passion for early intervention. 

I grew up on the west coast of BC and have lived in Calgary for over 20 years. In my leisure time, I enjoy hanging out with my husband and teens. Or you may find me traveling (anywhere I can!!), reading, walking the dog or getting out to the trees and mountains to enjoy some nature time.

My Approach

My practice is one based on intentional play – I believe that children learn best when they are having fun! Add intention to this play and magic can happen! Activities are planned to focus on building specific speech or language skills, while understanding that everyone approaches life a little differently. Sometimes we have to bend the plan a little (or toss it out completely) for success! My ultimate goal is to help children develop the confidence to try something new and then work with families to discover how to build these emerging skills into everyday routines, in ways that make sense for you and your life. Most of the time, there is no need to set aside extra time for “speech practice”. In our sessions, we build functional communication skills and then look for opportunities throughout your day to practice by using the activities you already do every day together – during play and lazy walks to the playground, bath times and diaper changes, school pick-ups and grocery store runs. As a busy mom, I understand the value of each precious moment with our little ones. By adding intention to these interactions, we can make everyday moments count.

My approach has been informed by additional training in modalities such as Hanen, Babble Bootcamp©, SCERTS, Natural Language Acquisition / Gestalt Language Processing, Social Thinking, Learn to Play Therapy, Rainbow Kids Yoga teacher training, Mindful Parenting, Mindfulness and Neurodiversity, and Reiki Level 1 and 2.