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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...

Concussion

by Jack Shapiro | Jan 30, 2023

Concussions are a common type of brain injury that can occur from a blow to the head or a jolt to the body. While the physical symptoms of a concussion, such as headaches and dizziness, are well-known, many people may not be aware that concussions can also affect...

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

by Jack Shapiro | Jan 18, 2023

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a type of communication used to supplement or replace verbal speech for individuals with communication disabilities. Our SLPs can provide assessments of individuals and recommend the most appropriate type of AAC,...

Transgender Voice Therapy

by Jack Shapiro | Jan 16, 2023

Transgender voice therapy (also known as gender-affirming voice therapy) is a specialized form of speech-language therapy designed to help transgender individuals to achieve an authentic voice that is more congruent with their gender identity. Speech-language...

Shared Book Reading – Why is this so important for language and literacy development?

by Jack Shapiro | Nov 8, 2022

Shared book reading between parent/caregiver and child is a wonderful, fun, and interactive way to help with speech, language, and literacy development. Children with typical language development and those with disabilities, such as language delay, all benefit greatly...

Conversations With Your Baby

by Jack Shapiro | Nov 8, 2022

I am sure that all parents know that communication development begins at birth. You as parents are instrumental in promoting this development. There is nothing as exciting as hearing your baby cooing, smiling at you when they see your face, or using a gesture- they...

Are there everyday tips that will help my child’s communication improve?

by Jack Shapiro | Oct 21, 2022

There are so many tips and activities that promote speech and language development. Some general tips include: Make talking fun! Communicate while playing and singing songsSing songs with repetitive phrasesRead daily to/with your child Create a print-rich...

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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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