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Arbutus Speech Therapy welcomes Victoria Giaschi, Speech-Language Pathologist

Arbutus Speech Therapy is excited to welcome Victoria Giaschi to our team! Victoria earned her Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from UBC and her Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Greek & Roman Studies from the University of Victoria. She is a registrant in good standing with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals […]

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What is AAC? A Guide to Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Adult Services, Children, Diagnosis, Funding / Arbutus Speech Therapy

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 a combination of systems and strategies that replace or supplement speech. In this guide, we will be discussing some of the most common questions about

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What is Professional Communication? 5 Things to Know

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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 find out more about Professional Communication. #1 – Employers value Communication in new hires above almost anything else According to a GMAC Corporate Recruiters Survey

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Arbutus Speech Therapy welcomes Sue Wilson, Speech-Language Pathologist

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Arbutus Speech Therapy is excited to welcome Sue Wilson to our team! Sue received her Master of Science degree in Speech Sciences from UBC in 1995. Since then, she has worked in both public health and private practice with children from birth to 16, as well as with adults. In the last two years, she

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My Child is Not Talking Yet – When to Start Speech Therapy?

Children, Diagnosis, Funding / Arbutus 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 slower than others. A Speech Therapist can help you identify where your child is in terms of their developmental milestones. So, when should parents and

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Reading to Children: 6 Tips from a Speech Therapist

Children / Arbutus Speech Therapy

Shared reading is one of the best activities parents and caregivers can choose to do with their children. One on one reading time truly nourishes a child’s ability to learn, read, think, and imagine. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, reading for pleasure is one of the first recommendations we make to families. The benefits are countless,

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Speech Therapy for Dyslexia and other Language-Based Learning Difficulties

Children, Diagnosis / Arbutus Speech Therapy

Are you worried that your child has problems with reading, writing, and spelling? If so, you might find this information about language-based learning difficulties (LLDs) useful. The most widely-known LLD is Dyslexia, which is when one has difficulty with reading. Unlike other learning disabilities, LLDs are not caused by problems with vision, hearing, or an

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Accessing Public Health Speech Therapy services in BC for Children 0-5

Funding / Arbutus Speech Therapy

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 your local public health unit, and each health unit has a slightly different process. Families with children aged 0-5 in British Columbia who suspect their

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COVID-19 Safety Plan

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Arbutus Speech Therapy’s COVID-19 Safety Plan ensures the wellbeing of its clients and speech therapists: At Arbutus Speech Therapy, we are encouraging teletherapy whenever possible, and when it’s appropriate for our clients. In-person services are considered on a case by case basis. Symptoms of COVID-19 Symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to other respiratory illnesses and

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4 Steps to Autism (ASD) Diagnosis, Funding, and Treatment in BC (Updated 2024)

Children, Diagnosis, Funding / Arbutus Speech Therapy

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 Autism diagnosis not only helps your family to better understand your child’s developmental journey, but also provides your family with access to provincial funding for

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