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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...

Communication Enhancement Worksheets: Practicing A, B, C, D

by admin | Apr 27, 2014

It's time to practice sounds! Today we're sharing four at-home activity worksheets that help promote communication. The worksheets are to intended provide you and your child a fun and interactive way to increase and enhance communication and vocabulary. They are...

Coloured ‘Play’-Dough Recipe: Play-Based Learning at Home

by admin | Mar 28, 2014

You may have heard your child's school or her speech-language pathologist refer to learning in a play-based curriculum or environment. A play-based curriculum means that children learn through play. The idea behind this is that when children are given the opportunity...

Spring / Summer Programs for Children and Adolescents

by Mara Shapiro | Mar 25, 2014

Are you starting to plan for your child's spring and summer programs? We're excited to offer two excellent programs for children from pre-school age through adolescents. The programs are offered in 6-weekly sessions with varying start and end dates depending on the...

Top 10 Signs Your Child May Need the Help of a Speech-Language Pathologist

by admin | Jan 27, 2014

Have you ever wondered what the signs are for language or communication problems? Or, maybe how to know if your child needs speech-language therapy? While every child and situation is different, there definitely are a few signs that you can look out for. While these...

“Can I Help?” Three Activities for Building Language Through Cooking

by admin | Jan 20, 2014

“Can I help?” comes the question as little hands drag a stool or chair over to the counter. Many children like to help out in the kitchen. Preparing a meal or snack together is a great opportunity for parents to get things done while learning language skills at the...

Why Speech Therapy is an Important Component for Autism Early Intervention

by admin | Jan 17, 2014

Recently there was an editorial in the Toronto Star (Dec. 11th 2013) about the importance of early intervention therapy and support for families whose children have autism. As a speech- language pathologist (S-LP) I totally agree with the fact that that there is a...

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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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