Services For Children

We provide assessments and therapy for children in a fun, play-based environment. We use a wide variety of toys, games, music and interactive activities that make learning enjoyable (for the therapists too!). Parents participate in the therapy process so they may effectively continue the therapy goals at home and incorporate them into their child’s daily routine.

How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?

Articulation, Motor Speech & Apraxia

If your child is difficult to understand or has difficulty saying certain sounds correctly, for example “tat” for cat, “top” for stop, “thun” for sun, “tip” for ship, “wion” for lion, “wabbit” for rabbit.

 

Delayed Speech and Language Development

If your child has very little verbal language by 2 years of age or older, is a “late talker”, has limited vocabulary, difficulty expressing himself or difficulty understanding or following directions.

 

Stuttering

If your child is frequently repeating sounds or words, his or her speech does not flow easily, he or she “blocks” on sounds, or there are signs of stress or facial tension when speaking

 

Autism Spectrum Disorders

If your child has been identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder and has delays in speech, language or social development.

 

Developmental Delays

If your child has been identified with a Developmental Delay (e.g. Down Syndrome, Mild Intellectual Delay, neurological impairment, cognitive impairment) and has delays in speech, language or social development.

 

Voice Disorders

If your child frequently has a hoarse sounding voice, not related to colds or illness, or has been diagnosed with vocal nodules or other voice problems.

 

Auditory Processing

If your child has been identified with a Central Auditory Processing Disorder and is having problems understanding what they hear, in lieu of normal hearing ability.

 

Tongue Thrust or Myofunctional Disorder

If your child has been identified by a dental professional or Speech Language Pathologist with an improper swallow that is affecting the teeth or creating dental problems such as an overbite or open bite.

 

Behavioural Services

If your child has difficulty socializing, playing or interacting with family members, other children or adults..

 

Language Learning Disabilities

If your child has been diagnosed with a language based Learning Disability.

 

Reading and Writing

If your child has difficulty or delays in reading and writing skills for his or her age level.

 

Assistive Technology for Reading, Writing & Language

If your child has been identified with a learning disability that is affecting his or her ability to complete schoolwork and other daily tasks.

 

Augmentative and Alternative Communication

If your child has little to no expressive language, augmentative or alternative communication tools and strategies may be effective in giving your child a "voice".

 

Individual Authorizer with Assistive Devices Program (ADP) for Communication Aids

If your child requires an assistive device for communication, our individual authorizer can "prescribe" low tech communication tools, including BoardMaker software, giving you access to 75-100% of the funding for the recommended tools.