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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 is working together with Senior Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapists to collaborate on a one-of-a-kind Canadian program

by admin | Jun 11, 2012

The Speech Therapy Centres of Canada is pleased to announce an exciting new service to clients – Applied Behaviour Analysis therapy. ABA therapy is an effective technique in treating children with autism as it breaks down skills into simpler, more manageable tasks....

5 Stages of Storytelling in Gauging Language Development

by admin | Jun 1, 2012

Bedtime stories are part of the routines in many households. Most of the time, parents are the ones reading stories to their children, but learning how to tell a story is also a part of every child’s language development. Just as their vocabulary evolves, so do their...

Teach Your Child to Lip Read for Speech Development

by admin | Mar 23, 2012

A few weeks ago an article in the Globe and Mail caught my eye: “Babies Likely Lip-read When Learning to Talk”. This article had some interesting information about how babies learn to speak and reinforced some of the speech strategies that I often suggest as a...

10 Study Tips for Teenagers with Learning Disabilities or Acquired Brain Injuries

by admin | Mar 16, 2012

With exam time around the corner, many students, especially those with learning disabilities and/or acquired brain injuries (ABI) are starting to feel the pressure and stress that comes along with preparing for finals. These times are stressful, but there are...

5 Signs You May be Having Age-Related Swallowing Problems

by admin | Mar 2, 2012

As we age our ability to do many things changes. There are very clear changes that happen to our body as we move into older age which may include obvious signs such as not being able to run that marathon race and no longer being able to wear 5” heels all day. Some...

Two Word Games to Enhance Language in Your Child

by admin | Feb 16, 2012

When you are told that child needs a boost with expressive language development it might seem overwhelming to add yet another task to your endless to do list for the day. Here are two games that you can play anywhere/anytime. They will help add language to any daily...

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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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Our Clinics

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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