Blog - Speech Therapy Centres of Canada

Continuity of Service

Speech therapy is a vital component in the development of language and communication skills. For individuals with speech and language disorders, it is important that they receive consistent and continuous service. Unfortunately, disruptions in therapy can occur for...

Concussion

Concussions are a common type of brain injury that can occur from a blow to the head or a jolt to the body. While the physical symptoms of a concussion, such as headaches and dizziness, are well-known, many people may not be aware that concussions can also affect...

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a type of communication used to supplement or replace verbal speech for individuals with communication disabilities. Our SLPs can provide assessments of individuals and recommend the most appropriate type of AAC,...

Transgender Voice Therapy

Transgender voice therapy (also known as gender-affirming voice therapy) is a specialized form of speech-language therapy designed to help transgender individuals to achieve an authentic voice that is more congruent with their gender identity. Speech-language...

Shared Book Reading – Why is this so important for language and literacy development?

Shared book reading between parent/caregiver and child is a wonderful, fun, and interactive way to help with speech, language, and literacy development. Children with typical language development and those with disabilities, such as language delay, all benefit greatly...

Conversations With Your Baby

I am sure that all parents know that communication development begins at birth. You as parents are instrumental in promoting this development. There is nothing as exciting as hearing your baby cooing, smiling at you when they see your face, or using a gesture- they...

Are there everyday tips that will help my child’s communication improve?

There are so many tips and activities that promote speech and language development. Some general tips include: Make talking fun! Communicate while playing and singing songsSing songs with repetitive phrasesRead daily to/with your child Create a print-rich...

Does Your Child Speak with Hesitations and Repetitions? Here’s How you Can Help.

Regardless of whether your child is identified as a stutterer, use the tips below to help reduce the frequency of his/her hesitations and repetitions. Keep in mind that hesitations and repetitions are often a normal part of speech and language development. Speak with...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the SLP – A Brief Overview

There are many decisions to make and many services available when your child has red flags for ASD or has been diagnosed with ASD. The decision about when and who to see can be very overwhelming. Below is a brief overview of what SLPs do Assessments Completed by an...

Stimulating Communication Development at Home

The many transitions that all students have had during the last two pandemic years have greatly impacted their learning, development of communication, and their social skills. Students with speech and language disorders in particular, have been adversely affected by...