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 […]
What is AAC? A Guide to Augmentative and Alternative Communication Read More »
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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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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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
4 Steps to Autism (ASD) Diagnosis, Funding, and Treatment in BC (Updated 2024) Read More »
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
Easy Guide to Funding for Speech-Language Pathology Services in BC (Updated 2024) Read More »
