Maya Albin is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) who provides social communication, language, speech, early literacy, and fluency support. She has worked in various clinical settings and has extensive experience working with children and adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities. She is currently working at Red Oak part-time while completing her PhD at McMaster University.
Areas of expertise
- ADHD
- Autism
- Social Communication
- Language delay and disorders
- Speech sound disorders
- Early literacy
- Fluency (stuttering)
Clinical Expertise
Maya has a particular interest in promoting the development of social communication and self-advocacy skills in school-age children through young adults.
In addition to other areas of SLP practice (e.g., speech, language, fluency), Maya provides neurodiversity-affirming social communication support to neurodiverse children, youth, and young adults.
Treatment Philosophy
Maya’s approach to therapy is strengths-based and family-centred. She provides creative and engaging sessions and practical at-home strategies. Maya offers her support both in-person and remotely.
Education, Training & Experience
PhD (Student), Rehabilitation Science
McMaster University
MSc, Speech Language Pathology
McMaster University
BA (Honours), Psychology
Queen’s University
In addition to her clinical work, Maya continues to build her knowledge and expertise through ongoing clinical research projects and professional development. She is currently completing her PhD, focused on SLP social communication support, at McMaster University and is an Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct) at McMaster’s School of Rehabilitation Science.
Maya has worked in various clinical settings, including acute care and rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient neurology clinics, private practice, and virtually. Maya has extensive experience working with children and adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities as an SLP, as well as in research, school, overnight camp, and vocational training settings.
Awards
2023 McMaster School of Rehabilitation Science Distinguished Alumni Award
