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Our Speech Language Pathologists are committed to making sure all children aged 0-5 years reach their full speech, language, and communication potential.

Speech-Language Pathologists (S-LPs) use a variety of activities to help children learn new speech and language skills. During their first appointment, the S-LP will evaluate how well a child is talking and listening. The S-LP looks at: pronunciation, how well the tongue and lips move, how children understand and use language, and if there are any voice, hearing, or stuttering problems.

In the therapy sessions the S-LP will:

• Checking children's communication skills as they grow and develop .
• Talking with families about their goals for their children.
• Helping children learn new communication skills
• Showing parents how to help their children
• Playing games and using books and toys as fun ways to help children learn

Anyone can refer a child when there are concerns about the child's speech, language, voice, or fluency with the parent's consent. Children entering kindergarten will be seen by a Speech-Language Pathologist at their school.

After referral, a Speech-Language Pathologist will assess each child. This assessment will help identify the child's speech, language, and communication needs, as well as the type of therapy and information needed.

S-LP's may go to childcare centres to provide support to teachers and help children communicate better there. Services are available in English or with a translator.