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Developmental Language Disorder (DLD): The Hidden Diagnosis You Should Know About

What Is DLD—and Why Don’t More Parents Know About It? Imagine your child is bright, social, and curious—but struggles to follow instructions, tell a story, or understand classroom lessons. You might assume it’s a learning issue or attention problem. But for many...

Speech Therapy Activities for Kids: 5 Games That Boost Communication at Home

Make Speech Practice Fun: Therapist-Approved Games to Try at Home Speech therapy doesn’t end when the session is over—and the best progress often happens when kids are having fun. At Speech Therapy Centre of Canada, we encourage parents to keep practicing at home with...

Transgender Voice Therapy: Supporting Your Voice Journey with Confidence

Your Voice, Your Identity — Speech Therapy That Affirms Who You Are For many transgender and gender-diverse individuals, finding a voice that reflects their identity is a deeply personal and empowering journey. At Speech Therapy Centre of Canada, we offer affirming,...

Tongue Tie and Speech: When Does It Impact Communication?

What Is Tongue Tie—and Can It Affect My Child’s Speech? Many parents hear the term “tongue tie” during infancy—but are unsure if or how it may impact their child’s speech development. While not all tongue ties cause problems, in some cases they restrict tongue...

Stuttering in Children and Teens: What Parents Should Know

Understanding Stuttering: How to Support Your Child or Teen It can be worrying to hear your child get stuck on words or repeat sounds. But stuttering is more common than many parents realize—and it’s treatable with the right support. At Speech Therapy Centre of...

Speech Therapy for Autism: Tailored Strategies That Make a Difference

Helping Children with Autism Communicate with Confidence Children on the autism spectrum often face challenges with speech, language, and social communication. Whether it’s expressing wants and needs, making eye contact, or understanding conversation rules—speech...

How to Support a Late Talker at Home: Practical Tips from SLPs

Is Your Toddler a Late Talker? Here's How You Can Help at Home If your child understands what you say but isn’t talking much—or at all—you’re not alone. Many toddlers are what professionals call “late talkers.” While some catch up on their own, others benefit from...

Bilingual Children and Speech Delays: What’s Normal and What’s Not?

Raising a Bilingual Child? Here’s What You Need to Know About Speech Development In today’s multicultural families, many children grow up learning two or more languages. This is a gift—but it often comes with questions. Parents frequently ask: “Is my child behind in...

Online Speech Therapy in Canada: How Virtual Sessions Help Children Thrive

The Rise of Online Speech Therapy in Canada: Is It Right for Your Child? In recent years, virtual care has transformed how families access health services—including speech therapy. Whether due to busy schedules, long wait times, or limited access to local clinics,...

Does My Child Need Speech Therapy? 10 Signs Parents Shouldn’t Ignore

As a parent, you might wonder if your child’s speech development is on track. Noticing certain red flags early can lead to timely support, helping children communicate more confidently. Below are key signs that may indicate your child could benefit from working with a...

The Speech Therapy Centres of Canada Releases Reading List for Child Language Growth

by admin | Jul 15, 2015

The Speech Therapy Centres of Canada (www.SpeechTherapyCentres.com) is releasing a summer reading list of the best books for fostering language development. The book list is meant to encourage parents to use the summer season to help foster their child’s language...

How Speech Language Pathologists Can Help With Accent Modification

by admin | Jul 8, 2015

Canada is a wonderfully multicultural nation with people of all backgrounds living side by side. The different languages and accents that come with this variety add to the richness of our country’s cultural mosaic. For those who speak English as a second language, an...

How Speech Language Pathologists Can Help with Communication

by admin | Jun 22, 2015

Think back to a recent cocktail party you attended with distant relatives or unfamiliar co-workers in a new job setting: Did you dread getting ready for the event? Imagine how young children and adolescents feel at school on the playground when they have difficulty...

How to Help Children Overcome Stuttering in the Classroom

by admin | Jun 16, 2015

Stuttering may seem like a serious impediment at first glance, but you'd be hard pressed to argue that people like Winston Churchill, Marilyn Monroe, John Updike, and King George VI—who all stuttered—had their careers held back as a result. More recently, actress...

Perfect Pitch: The Role of Speech Therapy in Transgender Transition

by admin | Jun 5, 2015

While Caitlyn Jenner's April 20/20 interview and July Vanity Fair cover and feature have raised awareness of the transgender transition process, there is little public knowledge about some of the non-surgical procedures and therapies undertaken as part of this overall...

The Speech Therapy Centres of Canada Ltd. Raises Awareness on Transgender Speech Therapy Needs

by admin | Jun 4, 2015

The Speech Therapy Centres of Canada (www.SpeechTherapyCentres.com), in light of the recent 20/20 interview on April 24 and upcoming Vanity Fair feature with Olympic gold medalist and celebrity Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, is releasing a statement...

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ADULTS

Services include assessment and therapy programs that address your communication concerns after 18 years of age.

CHILDREN

Services include assessment and therapy programs for pre-school and school-aged children up to 18 years of age.

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Richmond Hill

Head Office and Main Clinic
120 West Beaver Creek Road. Unit 22 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1L2
Tel: 905.886.5941 | Fax: 905.886.2362

Ajax

Kids Clinic
300 Rossland Rd. E.
Suite 301. Ajax, ON L1Z 0M1

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