Meet The Kidsmith Team

Caelyn Smith

M.HSc SLP (C) Reg. CASLPO Speech-Language Pathologist

Founder and Clinical Director

Caelyn completed her Bachelors degree in Health Sciences with honours from the University of Western Ontario and went on to obtain her Masters of Health Sciences in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Toronto.  For the past 16 years she has worked at The Hospital for Sick Children as a Speech-Language Pathologist on the Neurosurgery, Trauma, and Paediatric Brain Tumour teams. Additionally, she has completed research on posterior fossa mutism and presented both nationally and internationally. She is actively involved with the University of Toronto as a status-only lecturer and provides education and mentoring to students.

Caelyn is a mom of three young kids who provide endless joy to her life! Having them  close in age, she understands how daily worries and busy schedules can overwhelm families. This is why it’s vital to empower parents to use everyday activities to help encourage and develop their child’s communication and play skills.

Caelyn is trained in Cognitive-communication Disorders Levels 1 & 2 as well as Smarter Intervention Structured Literacy program and Orton-Gillingham classroom educator. She also holds certifications in Hanen’s It Takes Two to Talk and Target Word programs.

Caelyn is registered, in good standing, with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) and is a member of Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC).

Natasha Goncharenko

M.HSc SLP (C) Reg. CASLPO Speech-Language Pathologist

Natasha received her Masters of Clinical Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Western University and is registered in good standing with the College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists of Ontario (CASLPO). She is also a member of Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) and is certified as an Ontario Autism Program (OAP) provider.

Natasha has experience in a variety of settings including her role as part of the outpatient paediatric team at the Penticton Hospital in British Columbia, and at ErinoakKids treatment center in Ontario. She has also been actively involved in research and participated as a poster presenter in the 2021 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association conference in Washington DC.

Natasha is particularly passionate about parent coaching, early intervention, social communication and Autism. She has completed the Hanen More Than Words certification, a parent-coaching program for young children with Autism and social communication differences. Additional training to support early communicators includes Hanen It Takes Two to Talk. Natasha is also a certified Lidcombe provider, a treatment method for young children who stutter.

When not in the clinic, Natasha enjoys traveling and all things outdoors. Running around outside helps her keep up with all the tiny humans in her life!

Brianna Horn

MSLP (C) Reg. CASLPO Speech-Language Pathologist

Brianna is an enthusiastic Australian Speech Pathologist who has recently relocated to Toronto. Brianna received a Bachelor of Speech, Hearing and Language Sciences at Macquarie University, followed by a Masters of Speech Pathology from the University of Sydney. Brianna is registered in good standing with the College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists of Ontario (CASLPO). She is also a member of Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC).
Prior to Kidsmith, Brianna most recently worked at the Cerebral Palsy Alliance assessing and treating communication and swallowing disorders for infants, children and adults with disabilities. Brianna has experience in treating paediatric feeding disorders in children with disabilities and supporting parents to make mealtimes less stressful.
Brianna is particularly passionate about fostering a positive therapy environment where children are motivated to achieve their goals! Outside of work, Brianna enjoys trying out new restaurants and exploring the city.

 

Liora Chovitch

MScOT, OT Reg. (Ont.) COTO Occupational Therapist

Liora is a dedicated and compassionate occupational therapist with a passion for working with children. She received her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Western University and has extensive experience supporting clients with a variety of physical, cognitive, and psycho-emotional challenges. Liora is committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care to help children reach their full potential. She believes in the power of collaboration with families and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for every child.

Jennifer Boyne

MSc., BCBA Reg. (Ont.) CPBAO Behaviour Analyst

Jennifer holds two Bachelor’s degrees—one in Education and Training and another in Psychology, as well as a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. A Registered Behavior Analyst (RBA) with over 15 years of experience, Jennifer specializes in supporting children with autism and their families.

With extensive experience in clinics, homes, daycares, and schools, Jennifer tailors interventions to meet the unique needs of children across settings. She is certified in the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), a play-based, naturalistic model that supports children’s social-emotional, cognitive, and language development. She also completed parent coaching training at UC Davis and is passionate about empowering parents to integrate strategies into everyday routines. As a mom of two young boys, Jennifer understands the demands of parenting and strives to offer practical, effective strategies for families.

Jennifer is registered with the College of Psychologists and Behavior Analysts of Ontario, the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), and is listed on the OAP provider list. Sessions may be eligible for coverage under extended health benefits.