Do I need a doctor’s referral?
No, you do not require a doctor’s referral to see a speech language pathologist. You can self refer in the private sector.
Do I need to come to your office?
Tele-practice: Assessment and therapy are available online for individuals in Ontario and Quebec, so you can participate from home.
In-Home Services (Toronto): We can provide sessions at home, which can be more comfortable for children and convenient for families.
Clinic Visits (Montreal): In-person sessions are offered at our clinic in Verdun.
Does my child need to see a speech-language pathologist?
If you have any concerns about your child’s speech and/or language, it is best to seek out the advice of a professional. Check out our blog for information on milestones across the ages.
At what age should my child be speaking?
The age and rate at which a child begins speaking can vary greatly. By eighteen months, many children have approximately 25 words, can understand simple instructions (i.e., “get your bear”) and can respond to simple WH-questions (i.e., “what’s your name?” or “where is the ball?”). By age two, a child typically has 100 words and is beginning to combine two words together. By age three, a child should be linking words together, asking WH-questions, following multi-step instructions, and be easily understood by others.
Will my child “out-grow” their speech and/or language disorder?
While some children may overcome their communication difficulties without intervention, it is not recommended to wait. If you have any concerns at all regarding your child’s speech and/or language, it is important to seek the opinion of a speech language pathologist. If there is a concern, then you will have already started the process of early identification and treatment. If there is no concern, then you can continue to monitor the development of your child without worry.
Do I need to sit with my child during their speech therapy?
The key to progress is regular practice, and regular practice is only possible with the involvement and encouragement of a caregiver. During our sessions, we provide ongoing coaching, demonstration of techniques as well as appropriate feedback and prompting. Watching us with your child will help you implement these goals between sessions and help support their progress even more.
What kind of payments do you accept?
We accept payment via credit card online and in-clinic, as well as payment via debit card in-clinic only.
Do you work with adults?
Yes, we work with adults who have a variety of speech and language concerns.
Can you see my child at their school/daycare?
We can see students via tele-practice during school hours, facilitated by the administration or office staff. We also offer school and daycare visits for sites with a minimum of 3 children requiring services.
Are your services covered by insurance plans?
If you have private insurance, you likely have some coverage for our services. Please be aware that we are unable to bill our services to your extended health plans directly.
Is there any funding available or are you covered by RAMQ or OHIP?
No, unfortunately private speech and language therapy services are not covered by RAMQ or OHIP. There are charities and government subsidies that provide financial assistance to qualifying families.