Why Do Stroke Patients Lose Speech? Understanding Brain Damage and Language

One of the most frightening consequences of stroke is the sudden loss of the ability to speak, understand language, read, or write. A person who was articulate and communicative one moment may be unable to form words, find names for familiar objects, or understand...

Speech Therapy Goals for Children with Autism: What Parents Should Know

Receiving an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis for your child brings many questions — and for many families, one of the first is: what does speech therapy actually work on, and how does it help? Understanding the goals of ASD speech therapy can help parents...

Women’s Voice and Leadership Communication: Speech Therapy Across the GTA

Your voice is the primary tool through which you lead, influence, and communicate your expertise. For women in professional and leadership roles across Ontario, how the voice is used — its clarity, authority, pace, resonance, and presence — shapes how ideas are...

How Voice Can Impact Gender Expression in Social and Professional Settings

Voice is one of the most immediate and revealing aspects of human identity. Before a name is given, before a pronoun is confirmed, before any visual cue registers — a voice speaks. It conveys warmth or authority, familiarity or distance, and in many social and...

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...

The Link Between Tongue Ties and Speech Delays

Tongue ties, also known as ankyloglossia, are a common condition that can impact a child's ability to speak clearly. Understanding the connection between tongue ties and speech delays is crucial for parents and caregivers. This blog explores how tongue ties affect...

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How to Help Your Child Overcome Stuttering

Stuttering can be a challenging experience for both children and their parents. However, with the right strategies and support, children can make significant progress in overcoming stuttering. This blog provides practical tips and expert advice on how to help your...

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How Play-Based Speech Therapy Works for Children

Play is a natural and essential part of childhood, and it can also be a powerful tool in speech therapy. Play-based speech therapy leverages the inherent joy and engagement of play to help children develop their speech and language skills. This blog explores how...

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

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

Proudly serving the following locations through our Richmond Hill Ontario office:

Richmond Hill | Bradford | Vaughan | Maple | Aurora | Woodbridge | Oak Ridges | Stouffville | Markham | North York

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Stouffville | Uxbridge | Pickering | Whitby | Oshawa | Scarborough

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