Kandice Roy, M.H.Sc., SLP(C), is now a graduate of the Apraxia Kids Intensive Training Institute (Apraxia Boot Camp) and is considered Recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech.

Kandice Roy is a speech-language pathologist who holds a Master of Health Science from the University of Toronto. Based on the east coast of Canada, she has experience in community-based programming and working with school-aged children and currently provides care to a pediatric outpatient population and their families at a local hospital.

Kandice offers services in New Brunswick, Canada.
Check out Kandice’s Apraxia Kids SLP Directory Listing to learn more. 

Apraxia Kids: What are the top 3 things you learned from this training experience?

Kandice:
1) Flexibility is essential when assessing and treating children with complex communication needs.
2) Intentional tool selection matters- I gained a deeper appreciation for being purposeful in choosing assessment and intervention tools, understanding not just how to use them, but why I am using them and how they inform my clinical reasoning.
3) There is no single or perfect tool. Comprehensive and accurate diagnosis and treatment require integrating a range of assessment and intervention tools to best support each child.

Apraxia Kids: How did the boot camp experience change or expand your network of colleagues/friends?

Kandice: The bootcamp experience significantly expanded my network, by connecting me with an incredible group of SLPs from around the world who also work with childhood apraxia of speech. These connections have, and will continue to be invaluable for shared learning and ongoing professional support.

Apraxia Kids: Describe how you have implemented the knowledge you gained at boot camp.

Kandice: I’ve implemented knowledge from Boot Camp everywhere; in my choice of tools, how I analyze language samples, track progress over time, and approach differential diagnosis. It has transformed nearly every aspect of my practice. Boot camp changed my sessions immediately! Every time I plan and analyze a therapy session now, I continue to learn so much. There is so much to implement following boot camp not only the information from boot camp itself, but from the perspective gained. I have become a better clinician, and I am motivated to continue my growth.

Apraxia Kids: What is an example of how you have been able to (or plan to) use your expertise as a local resource/support for other professionals and/or families since attending the intensive training?

Kandice: Since attending the intensive training, I’ve actively supported colleagues by sharing insights, collaborating on challenging cases, and guiding clinical decisions for children with suspected or diagnosed CAS.

Apraxia Kids: What would you say to someone considering applying to boot camp next round?

Kandice: Dive in headfirst! Boot Camp is challenging but incredibly rewarding. When I first applied, I didn’t fully realize how much it would push me or how much I would grow. The experience has shaped how I assess, treat, and collaborate, and its impact continues to influence my practice every day.