More about my practice and me...
My name is Rory Jack Cleator (he/they/iel). I'm a queer speech-language pathologist (S-LP) providing virtual services (i.e., online, telepractice) in the areas of functional and organic voice disorders and gender-affirming voice training. Currently, I'm licensed to provide services in Québec and the Northwest Territories. I maintain a speech-language pathology license with the Ordres des Orthophonistes et Audiologistes du Québec (OOAQ). I am also a member of Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) and the Association of Northwest Territorial Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ANTSLPA).
I received my bachelor honours degree in linguistics and psychology, with a concentration in speech and language at the University of Victoria. My thesis research focused on voice/acoustics and the construction of gender in the queer community, and as a result, I grew a deep understanding of the connection between voice and identity. I attended the University of Toronto (U of T) Speech-Language Pathology program where I received a Masters of Health Sciences. At U of T, I received the Tavistock Trust For Aphasia Student Prize for my work in adult community rehabilitation during my clinical placement at the Aphasia Institute in Toronto, as well as the Dr. Margaret L. Stoicheff Graduate Award in Speech-Language Pathology.
Since graduating, I've practiced as a pediatric clinician working in the areas of speech, voice, literacy, social communication, fluency/stuttering, emergent language, and school-aged language. I have extensive experience working virtually as I continue to maintain an S-LP contract supporting schools virtually in the Northwest Territories. I am honored to support the speech and language development of students living on the traditional lands of the Dene, Inuvialuit and Gwich'in in the Northwest Territories. Most recently, I completed Renée Yoxon's Learn to Teach Trans Voice Alteration course to expand my skillset in the areas of voice (https://www.reneeyoxon.com/).
At Rory Jack Voice and Communication, I support clients in achieving their goals using a client-centered, multi-disciplinary approach (see Services page for details). Collaborating with other health disciplines is essential in speech-language pathology. Depending on the challenges present and their underlying causes, these collaborating professionals could be otolaryngologists, laryngologists, or psychologists. As I continue to seek out professional development and grow, so will my practice, allowing me to offer services to a wider range of client profiles. As a queer speech-language pathologist, I hold a deep respect for members of marginalized communities and celebrate diversity and inclusion in my practice. I continue to educate myself on neurodiversity affirming, trauma-informed, and culturally competent practices.
Outside of work, you'll find me gardening, walking my rescue dog, Archie, practicing ceramics, or learning a new recipe to share with friends. I speak English, conversational French, and basic American Sign Language (ASL).
