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Congratulations to Former CASLPO Registrant Aura Kagan on Her Appointment to the Order of Canada

CASLPO congratulates Aura Kagan, a former Ontario Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), on her appointment as a Member of the Order of Canada. This prestigious honour recognizes her exceptional contributions to Canadian society, particularly her pioneering work in aphasia—a debilitating language disorder often resulting from stroke, brain injury, or illness.

Aura’s commitment to improving communicative access, her approach to care, and her dedication to individuals with aphasia has made a lasting impact not only in Canada but around the world. From 2002 to 2022, she served as the Executive Director of the Aphasia Institute, and she continues to guide the organization as an Executive Advisor for Research and Strategy.

Throughout her career, Aura has earned numerous accolades, including being named a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in 2003, receiving the Ontario MOHLTC Innovations Award in 2006, the Audrey Holland Award in 2017, and the UK Robin Tavistock Award in 2020.

Recently, Aura was featured on CBC's The Current with Matt Galloway, where she discussed her efforts in supporting individuals with aphasia. You can listen to the podcast here.

CASLPO has collaborated with the Aphasia Institute on a variety of initiatives over the years. We congratulate Aura on her remarkable achievements and are thrilled to see her receive this well-deserved recognition.