Speech therapy services in Vancouver and across BC
Speech therapy for children, adults, and rehabilitation.
Arbutus Speech Therapy provides speech-language pathology services for preschool and school-aged children, youth, adults, and people recovering from stroke or injury.
Registered SLPs
Every client works directly with a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Support across ages
Children, teens, adults, families, schools, and workplaces.
Where life happens
Home, school, community, and online sessions across BC.
Low-pressure first step
Start with a free phone consultation before committing to assessment.
What services does Arbutus Speech Therapy provide?
Arbutus Speech Therapy provides speech-language pathology services for children, youth, and adults. Services include articulation therapy, autism communication support, speech and language delay support, AAC, stuttering support, accent modification, professional communication, aphasia therapy, cognitive communication therapy, dysarthria, apraxia, voice support, and select swallowing support.
Find the right service
Find the service that fits your needs.
Whether you are booking for a child, yourself, or a loved one, these categories can help you find the right next step.
Children and Youth Speech Therapy
For families looking for support with speech sounds, language development, autism communication, AAC, stuttering, social communication, or literacy-related language skills.
- Articulation and phonological disorders
- Autism support, including RASP-related services
- Speech and language delay
- AAC, stuttering, social communication, and literacy
Adult Speech Therapy
For adults who want support with accent modification, professional communication, stuttering, voice, public speaking, or clearer communication at work.
- Accent modification
- Professional communication and public speaking
- Adult stuttering and fluency
- Voice, vocal presence, and communication clarity
Rehabilitation Services
For adults recovering from stroke, concussion, brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, ALS, or other neurological changes affecting communication, cognition, speech, or swallowing.
- Aphasia, dysarthria, and apraxia
- Cognitive communication and right hemisphere disorder
- TBI, concussion, stroke, and Parkinson’s-related needs
- AAC for adults and select swallowing support
How therapy works
Speech therapy that fits into daily life.
Arbutus Speech Therapy provides clients with convenient at-home, at-school, online, or in-community speech-language pathology services from highly trained, compassionate speech therapists based in Vancouver.
Our clinicians use standardized and non-standardized assessment tools to evaluate, diagnose, and treat communication disorders affecting preschool children, school-aged children, youth, and adults.
Home, school, and community-based sessions help therapy connect to the places where communication actually happens.
Services we support
Speech-language pathology services across ages and needs.
Our team supports communication, speech, language, fluency, voice, AAC, and rehabilitation goals for children, youth, and adults. The lists below can help you recognise where your concern may fit.
Children and Youth
- Articulation disorders and unclear speech
- Phonological disorders and tongue thrust
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, including ages 0–6 RASP support
- ADHD, Down syndrome, intellectual disability, and hearing loss
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Language delay, late talkers, and literacy difficulties
- Preschool and school-age stuttering
Adults
- Accent modification
- Professional communication
- Public speaking, presentations, meetings, and interviews
- Adult stuttering, including developmental, neurogenic, or psychogenic fluency concerns
- Voice, vocal presence, and communication clarity
Rehabilitation
- Dysarthria, including slurred or slow speech
- Apraxia and motor speech planning needs
- Aphasia affecting speaking, reading, writing, or understanding
- Cognitive communication and right hemisphere disorder
- Communication changes after stroke, TBI, concussion, Parkinson’s disease, or ALS
- Swallowing support where clinically appropriate
Featured starting points
Explore common starting points.
Many families and adults arrive with a specific concern in mind. These pages offer more detail on common reasons people contact Arbutus Speech Therapy.
Articulation Therapy
For children whose speech sounds are unclear or difficult to understand.
Learn more
Speech Therapy for Autism
Strengths-based communication support for Autistic children and their families.
Learn more
Accent Modification
SLP-led support for pronunciation, rhythm, stress, and listener understanding.
Learn more
Adult Stuttering
Support for adults working on fluency, confidence, and communication ease.
Learn more
AAC
Assessment and implementation for communication systems that fit the person, environment, and goals.
Learn more
Speech and Language Delay
Support for late talkers and children building early communication skills.
Learn moreGetting started
From first call to therapy plan.
Choose the closest service area if you know it. If you are unsure, book a free phone consultation and we will help confirm the right fit.
Free phone consultation
Share what is happening and what you hope will change.
Assessment
Your SLP looks at communication strengths, needs, and context.
Therapy plan
Sessions target practical goals with clear guidance between visits.
Funding and coverage
Coverage depends on the service and your situation.
Many extended health benefits plans in BC include annual coverage for Speech-Language Pathology services. Some families may also use autism funding, and some adult rehabilitation services may relate to ICBC, WorkSafeBC, or other funding pathways depending on the situation.
Read the funding guideService area
In-person in Vancouver. Online across BC.
Arbutus Speech Therapy is currently accepting clients in Vancouver. Availability may be limited in Burnaby, Richmond, New Westminster, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver. Online sessions are available anywhere in BC when clinically appropriate.
Ask about availabilityFrequently asked questions
Common questions before booking.
How do I know which service to choose?
You do not need to know before booking. Start with the service area that seems closest, or book a free phone consultation and we will help route you.
Do you work with both children and adults?
Yes. Arbutus Speech Therapy supports pediatric and adult clients, with clinician experience across speech, language, voice, swallowing, accent modification, AAC, rehabilitation, and social communication.
Do you offer online speech therapy?
Yes. Online speech therapy is available across BC when clinically appropriate. Some services are better suited to in-person care, and your SLP can discuss that fit during consultation.
Do I need a referral?
No. You do not need a medical referral or formal diagnosis to access private SLP services. Your SLP will complete an assessment and explain the recommended next step.
Can services be covered by benefits or funding?
Some services may be covered by extended health benefits, autism funding, ICBC, WorkSafeBC, or private funding. Coverage varies, so confirm your plan or read the funding guide before booking.
What are your fees?
Fees and funding options can be discussed during the free phone consultation. Arbutus Speech Therapy’s rates are competitive for private SLP services in Vancouver, and the guide is available if you would like a written reference.
Optional fee guide
Enter your details below if you would like the guide sent to you.
You can also read the Funding Guide or contact us with questions.
Next step
Ready to find the right speech therapy service?
A free phone consultation is a no-pressure way to find out whether Arbutus Speech Therapy is the right fit.