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Accessing Public Health Speech Therapy services in BC for Children 0-5
Accessing public health speech therapy services can be challenging to navigate for the uninitiated. In order to access public SLP services in Vancouver, you will need to request service through…
Easy Guide to Funding for Speech-Language Pathology Services in BC (Updated 2024)
There are several funding sources to make it easier to access private speech therapy services. This guide makes it easy to assess you or your child’s eligibility for free or…
4 Steps to Autism (ASD) Diagnosis, Funding, and Treatment in BC (Updated 2024)
Getting an Autism (ASD) Diagnosis for your child This guide provides information on how to obtain a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in British Columbia through public health. An…
Stuttering: Tips for Helping Your Child
It is an exciting milestone in a toddler’s life when they begin to communicate verbally. This new development involves learning vocabulary, speech sound production, combining words into sentences, and fluency…
Understanding the Signs of Autism in Children: A Parent’s Guide
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects communication and behavior in ways that can often leave parents feeling uncertain and overwhelmed. While each child’s path is different, recognizing the early signs of…
14 Simple Speech Therapy Tips Parents Can Use at Home
We’re often asked about simple tips that parents can use at home. While it may appear challenging to know where to begin, we understand you want to do everything you…
Building a Healthcare Team: A Guide for Parents of Kids with ASD
For parents with an Autistic child, it can feel overwhelming trying to figure out which healthcare professionals to turn to for support. Building a strong team of professionals, though, can…
3 Effective Strategies for Nonspeaking Autistic Children
As a parent, there’s nothing more gratifying than understanding your child’s thoughts and feelings. However, when you have an Autistic child who struggles with verbal communication, this can be a…
Online Speech Therapy in 2024
Thanks to technology it has never been easier to connect with a Registered Speech-Language Pathologist. Online speech therapy sessions offer clients the same benefits of an in-person session while remaining…
Unlocking Communication: 3 Effective Strategies for Non-Speaking Autistic Children
As a parent, it is so important, and gratifying to be able to understand your child’s thoughts and feelings. However, when you have an Autistic child who struggles with verbal…
3 Tips to Improve Your Accent
Developing effective communication skills is like learning to play an instrument. You need to master the notes (vocabulary and grammar), but the melody (the accent) is what makes the tune…
Parent Coaching in Speech Therapy: A Partnership to Improved Communication
Introduction Parenting is a journey filled with joys and challenges. When it comes to your child’s speech and language development, you may feel both eager and uncertain. When a speech-language pathology…
5 Common Concerns of Parents of Children with Autism
If you suspect your child may be autistic, you may have concerns and questions about your child’s development and future. Here are five common concerns that parents may have, along…
What is Dysarthria?
Dysarthria is a motor speech disorder that occurs when the muscles involved in speech production are weakened or impaired. The tongue, vocal folds (chords), and other surrounding muscles are involved…
What is Apraxia?
Apraxia of speech, also known as verbal dyspraxia, is a neurological disorder that affects a person’s ability to speak fluently and produce the correct sounds, syllables, and words. It has…
What is Conversational Speech and How Can It Help My Child?
An important aspect of a child’s communication development is the ability to engage in the back-and-forth exchange of information that occurs during a conversation. It’s an essential skill for children…
4 Ways a Speech Therapist Can Help You Improve Your Public Speaking
Improving your public speaking skills can be a valuable investment in your personal and professional life. Whether you are giving a presentation at work, giving a toast at a wedding,…
How can Speech Therapy help with ADHD?
How can Speech Therapy help with ADHD? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects a person’s ability to regulate their attention, impulse control, and activity level. Children with…
7 Tips for Communicating with Your Child from a Speech Therapist
As your child grows up, there are many stages of development to look forward to, like walking, talking, and when your child starts playing with other children. These stages of…
What is ‘Neurodiversity?’
You might have heard the term ‘Neurodiversity’ being used and wondered what it means. The word “neurodiversity” aims to capture the diverse neurological variations that make up the human population…
All About Articulation: When Your Child Can’t Say Their Speech Sounds
Children have A LOT to learn when starting to speak! Articulation, the sounds a child makes when speaking, is an important aspect of a child’s expressive communication that may require…
What is AAC? A Guide to Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Do you have a family member who is unable to communicate their needs verbally? If so, you might have heard the term AAC or Augmentative and Alternative Communication. AAC is…
What is Professional Communication? 5 Things to Know
Professional communication services are for working professionals who have specific goals related to their communication at work, such as presentation skills, running meetings, negotiating, and interviewing skills. Read on to…
My Child is Not Talking Yet – When to Start Speech Therapy?
A child’s first word and first step are expected around their first birthday. However speech and language milestones are not hard rules. The truth is, some children develop faster or…