SPEECH CARE
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Children's
Therapy
Centre
Services
Speech and language services may be covered by your private health insurance. Check with your health coverage if you are eligible.
Educational Services
- Assessment & Evaluation
- Daycare Consultations
- School Visits
- Direct observation in school setting
- Collaborate with teachers on tasks
- Develop techniques to communicate
- Assist with program modification
- Provide resources for school staff
Speech & Language
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Speech/articulation delays
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Language delays/disorders
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Verbal dyspraxia
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Voice and swallowing disorders
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Comprehension and expressive language difficulties
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Stuttering
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Autism/ASD
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Developmental delays
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Communication disorders/delays
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Literacy (reading/spelling) difficulties
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Phonological awareness
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Language and speech difficulties that result from:head injuries, stroke, hearing impairment, cerebral palsy and cleft palate
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Infants, children and adolescents
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Hearing Loss or Hard-of-Hearing
When should you refer your child for assessment or therapy?
If your child has difficulty: (beyond that expected for their age)
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Being understood
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Following directions
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Making sentences
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Using fluent speech
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Articulating sounds
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Using correct grammar
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Reading and spelling
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Retelling a story or an event
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Using first words
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Interacting with other children
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Playing appropriately
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Coping with school work
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Answering questions
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Understanding stories
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Swallowing and eating
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Drooling