Usually we can arrange for assessment appointments within 2-3 weeks, depending on how much time/how comprehensive an assessment is needed. Reports are typically ready within 2 weeks after an assessment.
Archives: FAQs
My doctor has recommended speech therapy for my voice. What is involved?
Voice therapy is usually recommended when speaking habits are potentially causing harm your larynx, or following medical interventions such as surgery. Sometimes voice therapy will be prescribed to try to avoid surgical options. The goal of voice therapy is to help restore the best voice possible to meet your occupational and social needs. The duration […]
Do you have a waitlist for therapy? How long would I have to wait?
There is a shortage of qualified SLP’s in this province, so waitlists are a reality in BC. We strive to provide intensive, effective, individualized services. We do keep a waitlist for therapy hours, as we can only serve so many clients at one time and maintain excellent service. Sometimes we can offer assessments, one-time consultations, […]
Isn’t speech therapy only for children?
No. We provide services for all ages. One in 6 people have a Communication Disorder of some type in their lifetime. Speech pathologists are trained to assess, diagnose and treat communication disorders that occur in all age groups. Speech and Hearing BC has more information about communication disorders and their treatment.
My child has been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Do we need a Speech Language Pathologist?
YES. If someone has an ASD, they have social communication difficulties even if they have strong verbal skills. These difficulties may include: initiating conversations staying with the conversation (turn taking) understanding sarcasm, humor, or other figurative language sharing enjoyment of activities understanding or using non-verbal gestures and facial expressions understanding abstract concepts understanding other people’s […]
Do I need a Speech Language Pathologist?
Check out these information pages and checklists. If you have concerns or questions we would be happy to help! early child speech and language development elementary school speech and language development adult speech and language concerns English language learners
Why do you offer both individual and group Social learning therapy?
Social learning groups allow students to take lessons and concepts they have learned in individual therapy and in school, and put them into practice with peers in a less structured, but facilitated environment. Successful interactions with peers encourage competent social engagement, self-regulation, and executive function skills.
Why is private speech therapy so expensive?
Services in the public sector have similar costs, but families are not billed for these. SLPs in the private sector need to charge to cover their business costs and to make a competitive salary. Private practitioners have to buy their own assessments, materials, and clinic space and have no paid sick leave, educational leave, vacation […]