Speech-Language Pathology Supporting Child Development

Home-Based Speech Therapy in Burnaby & New Westminster

Accepting New Clients

SLP Services

Direct Therapy

Evidence-based therapy online or in your home for:

  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

  • Social (pragmatic) communication disorder

  • Speech sound and phonological disorders

  • Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS)

  • Language disorders

  • Executive functioning

  • Reading/literacy

  • Alternative and augmentative communication (AAC)

  • Joint attention and play (ESDM and JASPER models)

Consultation

Consultation and support for behaviour teams, school meetings, preschools and daycares.

Assessment

Formal assessment reports for articulation, language and social development.

Parent Coaching

Observation and parent coaching for language, play and joint attention skills.

I am passionate about helping families by providing them with the tools to grow and learn together.

I am a Registered Autism Service Provider (RASP) and certified in Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) and Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement, and Regulation (JASPER) therapies.

Relationship building and individualized therapy are foundational to my practice. Growing up with a brother with autism I experienced first hand what it is to want the best outcome for my family and was inspired to pursue a career in intervention. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents with autism and other developmental support needs.

I completed a masters in speech-language pathology at the University of British Columbia in 2017 and have worked private practice ever since. Previously, I worked as a support worker with the Canucks Autism Network and as a behaviour interventionist.

I provide evidence based home services and specialize in naturalistic play-based therapies to support language, joint attention, play, social communication and executive function taking strategies from various approaches including the ESDM, JASPER, Hanen, DIR Floortime, and Enhanced Milieu Teaching.

Shelby Sutker, SLP

Certification & Training

JASPER (Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, & Emotional Regulation) Certified

JASPER is a treatment approach based on a combination of developmental and behavioural principles developed by Dr. Connie Kasari the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). It targets the foundations of social communication (joint attention, engagement, and play) and uses naturalistic strategies to increase the rate and complexity of social communication.

Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) Certified

ESDM focuses on boosting children’s social-emotional, cognitive, and language abilities because development in these domains is particularly affected by autism. Intervention practices are based on replicated evidence from research on early childhood learning and development learning.

The 2025 Play Conference: The Full Spectrum of Play

Specialized neurodiversity affirming training in play-based approaches focused on identifying the unique play needs of autistic children. Implementing effective strategies for tailored play-based interventions that honour each child's individual needs and strengths. I strive to create more inclusive and supportive environments through the power of play.

Other Training

Circle of Security

Meaningful Speech Course

Sarah Ward: New Cutting Edge Strategies to Improve Executive Functioning Skills

Motivational Interviewing level 1 & 2

PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) Level 1 Training

Book a Free 15 Minute Phone Consultation

Now accepting new clients for home-based speech therapy in Burnaby and New Westminster.

Contact by Email for a Free Consultation
shelby@shelbyspeech.com

Fees

One clinical hour home visit: $180

30 minute online session: $80

Rates for formal assessment with report by request