Speech-Language Pathologist; Independent Contractor), Progressive Training & Consultation Inc.

Progressive Steps is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide assessment and intervention for children, adolescents, and adults with autism and other developmental or communication needs. Services may be delivered in-home, in-centre, community-based, or virtually.

Progressive Steps Training & Consultation Inc. is a neurodiversity-affirming, interdisciplinary practice providing home-based, community-based, and centre-based services in Durham Region, East Toronto, and York Region. It specializes in supporting autistic individuals and those with developmental and communication needs through ABA, speech-language, and occupational therapy. The team is committed to fun, safe, and effective care, strong caregiver collaboration, and helping clients build meaningful skills that matter in their everyday lives.

As a Speech-Language Pathologist at Progressive Steps Training & Consultation Inc., your mission is to provide high-quality, neurodiversity-affirming speech and language services to children, adolescents, and adults with Autism and other developmental or communication needs. You will assess communication strengths and needs, implement evidence-based interventions, support caregivers, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and enhance each individual’s ability to communicate meaningfully in their daily environments.

• Provide 1:1 and small group speech-language therapy (expressive/receptive language, articulation/phonology, AAC, fluency, social communication, early language, functional communication).
• Conduct standardized and functional communication assessments and write clear, practical reports and recommendations.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans and communication goals in collaboration with clients and families.
• Offer caregiver training and consultation on communication strategies and AAC use.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (SLPs, OTs, behaviour analysts/therapists) and participate in case discussions.
• Complete timely, high-quality documentation in accordance with CASLPO and Progressive Steps policies.

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• registration in good standing with CASLPO
• experience and comfort working with autistic individuals and those with developmental disabilities
• strong collaboration, communication, and documentation skill
• valid driver’s license and ability to travel for community-based work

• experience with AAC
• experience facilitating group communication programs
• familiarity with neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed practice.