Helping children and adults communicate with confidence
ADULT SERVICES

For Adults

Individual support for communication, voice and swallowing.

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CHILD & TEEN SERVICES

For Children

Support for speech, language, literacy, fluency and social communication.

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NEUROLOGICAL CARE

Acquired Brain Injury

Assessment and therapy for cognitive-communication changes after injury.

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NEED GUIDANCE?

Start with a conversation.

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IN-PERSON SPEECH THERAPY

Our Clinics

Visit our teams at one of our two Ontario clinics.

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GET TO KNOW US

About Us

Meet the team dedicated to helping children and adults discover their voice.

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MARKHAM • MAIN CLINIC • CHILDREN + ADULTS

Speech Therapy Markham

Speech Therapy Markham services for children, teens, adults and seniors — with support for speech, language, literacy, stuttering, autism-related communication, voice, swallowing, stroke, acquired brain injury and more.

HEAD OFFICE + MAIN CLINIC 8300 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 200, Markham, ON L3R 9Y7
MARKHAM, ONTARIO In-person care at STCC's main clinic + virtual options across Ontario.
NOT SURE WHERE TO BEGIN?

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Whether you're looking for support for a child, yourself, a parent or another family member, start here. We'll help point you toward the right service.

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SPEECH THERAPY MARKHAM

Speech therapy in Markham, with in-person care at our clinic.

STCC's Head Office and Main Clinic is located at 8300 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 200 in Markham. Children, teens, adults and seniors can contact the team about speech-language assessment, therapy and virtual care across a broad range of communication and swallowing needs.

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Preschool children + toddlers

Speech and language development, stuttering, autism-related communication, drooling, swallowing and AAC.

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School-aged children + teens

Speech clarity, literacy, classroom language, social communication, stuttering and higher-level language.

Language & Literacy ↗
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Adults + seniors

Stroke, aphasia, swallowing, voice, stuttering, ABI, Parkinson's, dementia, accent modification and professional communication.

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Speech therapy for children in Markham
CHILD SPEECH THERAPY MARKHAM

Start with what you are noticing.

Families do not need to know the clinical label before contacting an SLP. A concern often begins with something that is difficult in everyday communication.

WORDS

Fewer words than expected, difficulty combining words or expressing ideas.

UNDERSTANDING

Difficulty following directions, answering questions or understanding classroom language.

SPEECH

Speech is difficult to understand or particular sounds remain challenging.

FLUENCY

Stuttering affects participation, comfort or communication confidence.

CONNECTION

Conversation, social communication, self-advocacy or interaction feels difficult.

SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN IN MARKHAM

School changes the communication load.

As children move through school, language has to support more than conversation: it carries instructions, literacy, problem-solving, abstract language, storytelling, social communication and classroom participation.

CLASSROOMInstructions • concepts • explanations • vocabulary
LITERACYReading comprehension • writing • narrative organization
PROBLEM-SOLVINGReasoning • decisions • abstract language • inference
SOCIALConversation • perspective • repair • self-advocacy
More than one language at home is not a problem to “fix.”

Multilingualism does not cause a speech or language disorder. Assessment should consider language history, exposure, use and patterns across languages where possible.

ADULT SPEECH THERAPY MARKHAM

Adult communication needs can be neurological, professional or personal.

Adults may seek speech-language pathology after stroke, concussion or acquired brain injury, or for voice, swallowing, stuttering, accent modification, professional communication, Parkinson's-related communication changes and other concerns.

NEUROLOGICAL + COGNITIVE-COMMUNICATION SUPPORT

Communication can change after stroke, concussion or neurological disease.

The current Markham page already carries valuable adult neurological relevance. This refresh preserves that topic area while making the pathway clearer for clients and families.

GENDER-AFFIRMING VOICE THERAPY MARKHAM

Voice goals should reflect the person — not a stereotype.

Markham clients can access gender-affirming voice therapy through STCC's clinic. Therapy may address personally meaningful aspects of voice and communication, including pitch, resonance, intonation, speaking patterns and communication comfort.

Goals should be individualized and client-directed. Virtual voice therapy may also be an option when clinically appropriate.

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WHAT AN ASSESSMENT SHOULD ANSWER

What is happening — and what should change next?

HISTORY What led to the concern?

Development, health, education, languages, previous treatment and current priorities.

COMMUNICATION What does the SLP observe?

Conversation, play, speech, language, literacy or other relevant communication tasks.

FUNCTION Where does it matter?

Home, school, work, relationships, healthcare and community participation.

PLAN What happens next?

Recommendations, goals, therapy approach and other next-step guidance when needed.

IN-PERSON SPEECH THERAPY IN MARKHAM

Visit STCC's Head Office + Main Clinic.

The Markham clinic is located at 8300 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 200, Markham, ON L3R 9Y7. Contact STCC to confirm appointment availability for your requested service.

ALSO AVAILABLE Virtual speech therapy across Ontario

Online assessment, therapy or consultation may be appropriate for many clients and goals.

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SPEECH THERAPY MARKHAM FAQ

Questions people ask before booking.

Where is the STCC Markham clinic?

STCC's Head Office and Main Clinic is at 8300 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 200, Markham, ON L3R 9Y7.

Who can receive speech therapy in Markham?

Children, teens, adults and seniors may see an SLP for speech, language, literacy, stuttering, social communication, voice, swallowing, stroke, ABI and other communication needs.

Can bilingual or multilingual children be assessed?

Yes. Multilingualism does not cause a communication disorder. Assessment should consider language history, exposure and communication across relevant settings.

Can adults receive speech therapy in Markham?

Yes. Adult SLP services can address neurological communication, voice, stuttering, swallowing, accent modification and professional communication goals.

Is gender-affirming voice therapy available in Markham?

Yes. STCC's current Markham page identifies gender-affirming voice therapy as an available service, with individualized voice and communication goals.

Is virtual speech therapy available?

Yes, for many clients and goals when telepractice is clinically appropriate. Some assessment or treatment components may still be better completed in person.

MARKHAM • YORK REGION • GTA

Speech Therapy Markham for children, adults and families.

Speech Therapy Centres of Canada provides in-person speech-language services from its Markham clinic while also serving clients across York Region and the Greater Toronto Area.

Clients from Markham, Unionville, Thornhill, Stouffville, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, North York and surrounding communities can contact STCC about child and adult speech-language assessment, therapy and virtual care.

SPEECH THERAPY MARKHAM

Start with what you are noticing.

Tell us who needs support and what communication concern is bringing you here. STCC can help identify the appropriate assessment or service pathway.

NOT SURE WHERE TO BEGIN?

Tell us a little about what you need.

Whether you're looking for support for a child, yourself, a parent or another family member, start here. We'll help point you toward the right service.

Call 905.886.5941 ↗