client and family centred speech and language services
All About Communication offers family-centred, neurodiversity-affirming speech and language pathology services to children and adults in our community.
Our Speech-Language Pathologists have years of experience and possess extensive knowledge in evidence-based assessment and therapy for speech and language disorders.
Additionally, our Communicative Disorders Assistants are skilled in providing speech and language therapy both at home and in our clinics.
Speech and Language Services
Our registered Speech-Language Pathologists conduct comprehensive assessments in-home or at our clinics. Therapy sessions are provided by either Speech-Language Pathologists or Communicative Disorders Assistants.
Additionally, we offer parent training and home programs. Upon request, we can also facilitate consultations and collaboration with schools, Occupational Therapists, Applied Behaviour Analysis clinics, and other community organizations.
A speech sound delay or disorder can occur when there is a delay in the development or use of the speech mechanisms
Speech and language therapy for autistic individuals can focus on areas such as communication, self-advocacy, play, and literacy.
Social communication is about understanding and navigating the ways we connect, share ideas, and build relationships with others.
Voice disorders are caused by damage to the vocal cords that can occur from vocal abuse, illness, and reflux.
Within the scope of speech and language pathology, speech fluency encompasses stuttering, cluttering, and other dysfluent speech patterns.
Literacy is the ability to read and write. Reading and writing development involves a range of complex language components.
AAC includes all forms of communication (other than oral speech) that are used to express thoughts, needs, wants, and ideas.
Expressive language refers to the ability to communicate with others using language.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You do not need a doctor’s referral to access services; however, you should contact your extended health provider, as some require one for reimbursement.
If you have any questions about your child’s development, please feel free to contact us or talk with your family doctor or paediatrician.
Speech and Language Services are typically covered by extended health care benefits. Some insurance companies also allow us to direct bill. Please contact your provider to determine any benefits or limitations.
We have two brick and mortar locations in Ontario.
The first location is in Oshawa at 1077 Boundary Road, and we also provide in-home assessment and therapy in the Durham Region, depending on your location and availability.
In addition, we have a location in Peterborough at 1434 Chemong Road. All assessments and therapy take place in clinic in Peterborough. Virtual services are also provided Ontario-wide.
The cost of service depends on several factors. Please contact us for more information.
We invoice all our clients following their appointments. Invoices are sent to their email addresses and can be paid online using Credit Cards, Visa Debit and Interac e-Transfer™.
Speech and language services are available in Ontario from birth to five years of age through the Preschool Speech-Language Program. Locally, these services are available at Grandview Children’s Centre and Five Counties Children’s Centre. Parents can self-refer to this program. Other community funding is available through a number of private charities.
CDA stands for ‘Communicative Disorders Assistant.’
A CDA is someone who works with a speech-language pathologist (SLP) or audiologist (AUD) to provide intervention to individuals with difficulties in the area of communication. CDAs do not work independently from an SLP or AUD. CDAs are trained to work in the areas of speech, language, augmentative communication and hearing with individuals of any age. (https://cdaac.ca/faq)
All About Communication uses CDAs, when appropriate, to provide quality intervention to our clients.
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants do similar work to a CDA, providing intervention to individuals with difficulties in specific areas of communication; however, they do not have the equivalent course. We hire new grads as students as Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants.