Bruce Willis’s diagnosis of Aphasia has drawn attention to this communication disorder that we as speech-language pathologists assess and treat on a regular basis. Aphasia is a communication disorder that occurs after when there is damage to the brain in the part that...
The Ontario Autism Program (OAP) allows parents to access speech therapy from the service provider of their choice. All Speech Therapy Centres of Canada’s speech language pathologists (speech therapists) are approved service providers that deliver assessment and...
My child has Autism Spectrum Disorder – Whom should I see??? Jeanette Podolsky Speech-language Pathologist BA (Speech & Hearing Therapy) Wits. Reg CASLPO When you suspect your child has red flags for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or has been recently diagnosed...
Sibling rivalry and jealousy is common in all families. But when it comes to dealing with siblings of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), stresses can be far more complex. Many siblings, especially those of children with ASD, feel that the focus is always on...
On Saturday, June 1, 2013, Kerry’s Place Autism Services held a wonderful workshop entitled “Social Communication Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)”. The workshop was hosted by us here at the Speech Therapy Centres of Canada in our head office...
