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Speech Therapy for Dyslexia and other Language-Based Learning Difficulties

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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

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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 SLP Safety

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)

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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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Easy Guide to Funding for Speech-Language Pathology Services in BC (Updated 2024)

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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 subsidized speech-language pathology (SLP) services in British Columbia. Arbutus Speech Therapy will be glad to assist in determining which funding options are best throughout the

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