Hannah Im

After nearly 10 years of dedicated practice as a speech-language pathologist, Hannah founded Kidztales to create a fun, engaging, and barrier-free learning environment where children of all developmental profiles can thrive. She is passionate about creating a world in which families, educators, and community partners work together to build environments where every child can succeed.

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Drawing on her academic background in developmental psychology and speech-language pathology, Hannah takes a holistic, family-centred approach to therapy. Her clinical expertise spans a wide range of areas, including:

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• Preschool and school-age speech and language

• Gestalt language processing

• Social communication

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

• Motor speech disorders / apraxia

• Literacy development

• Executive functioning

• Caregiver coaching and training

• Post-stroke rehabilitation, dysphagia, and voice therapy

 

To complement her clinical experience, Hannah has pursued advanced professional training from internationally recognized programs, including:​

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• The Hanen Centre: It Takes Two to Talk, Learning Language and Loving It, More Than Words

• Meaningful Speech: Gestalt Language Processing

• The PROMPT Institute: PROMPT Technique

• Bjorem Speech: Childhood Apraxia of Speech – Assessment and Intervention

• Apex Innovations: Hemispheres Stroke Competency

• Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) in Dementia Care

• LSVT Global: Lee-Silverman Voice Treatment

• Northern Speech Services: MBS-ImP (Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile)

 

Fluent in English and Korean, Hannah also supports families navigating bilingual language development, helping children grow with confidence while preserving their cultural heritage.

 

Outside of her professional work, Hannah enjoys exploring new indoor playgrounds with her husband and toddler daughter, bringing the same curiosity and joy she values in her therapy sessions to her own family life.