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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...

Exercises to Keep your Brain Fit

by admin | Dec 2, 2011

The body undergoes many changes as we age. As kids, humans typically grow taller, get stronger, and learn. Our brain is made up of little things called neurons which connect and essentially “talk” to each other to make our brain function. We start out with thousands....

Tips for Communicating with People who have Hearing Loss

by admin | Nov 23, 2011

According to Statistics Canada, more than one million adults across Canada reported having a hearing-related disability. This number is 50% greater than the number of people reporting problems with their eyesight (StatsCan, 2002). With this many people reporting some...

20/20 Interview tonight

by admin | Nov 14, 2011

Diane Sawyer will be interviewing Gabby Gifford and her husband Mark Kelley on 20/20 tonight at 10. Clips of this incredible interview include the role of speech-language pathologists and others. It looks truly inspirational. The Speech Therapy Centres of Canada...

Tips for Building Small Talk, Social, and Communication Skills

by admin | Nov 1, 2011

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? Did you feel awkward trying to start a conversation with your distant Aunt? Did you feel your heart...

Nine Signs You May be Have a Swallowing Problem

by admin | Oct 19, 2011

Many people do not realize that the act of swallowing is actually a complex reflex. As we chew our food, it forms a nice moist ball in our mouth, called a bolus, which is eventually propelled to the back of our throat with our tongue. When a bolus reaches a certain...

So You Want to Help Your Preschooler Learn to Read

by admin | Oct 13, 2011

As a speech-language pathologist I find that it is helpful if parents are aware of some of the early reading or “pre-literacy” skills that children must develop before they can become an effective reader. Below are a list of some of the expectations from the Ontario...

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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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