My child has Autism Spectrum Disorder – Whom should I see?
My child has Autism Spectrum Disorder – Whom should I see? Jeanette PodolskySpeech-language PathologistBA (Speech & Hearing Therapy)Wits. Reg CASLPO When you suspect your child has red flags for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or has been recently diagnosed with ASD, as a parent you are faced with many decisions. One of the most important questions […]
Bruce Willis’s story of Aphasia
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 controls language. There are many causes of an aphasia. The most common […]
Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Approved Service Provider
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 therapy services to children and youth on the autism spectrum. About the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) The Ontario […]
Sibling Rivalry in Families of Children with Autism and ASD
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 their brother or sister. Even the idea of a sibling […]
Kerry’s Place Workshop at The Speech Therapy Centres of Canada
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 (65 West Beaver Creek Rd. Richmond Hill, ON) with our Clinical Director, Jeanette […]
What is High Functioning Autism?
With early assessment and identification of autism improving, many children of average intelligence and with only mild language delays, but clear social differences are being diagnosed with autism at a younger age. Therefore, I have frequently been receiving questions from parents of preschool-aged children about what their children with high functioning autism will look like […]
Three Movies Featuring Speech Therapy
As speech-language pathologists (SLPs), my coworkers and I were all excited to see an SLP hold a prominent role in a movie when “The King’s Speech” hit theatres last winter. All of the sudden other people had an interest in a movie we wanted to see! Little does everyone know we have a few other […]