Advantage Speech-Language Pathology Ltd.

Screening

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A speech-language screening may be conducted in order to get a basic understanding of your child’s communication skills and presenting concerns. At this time, the clinician will determine if a full assessment of speech and language skills is indicated.

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Evaluations

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Comprehensive speech and language evaluations may be conducted. The amount of time required for each evaluation will depend on the child’s:

• Age
• Attention and behavior
• Speech and language concerns and needs
• Previous speech-language pathology assessments and treatment

Our assessments include both formal and informal testing, as well as parent/guardian interviews. Visits to your child’s school, preschool, or daycare may also be done to provide the speech-language pathologist with a more detailed evaluation. For some evaluations (such as for articulation or stuttering), we will provide the results immediately following the assessment. For more complex evaluations, a separate meeting time with parents/guardians, and other professionals will be arranged.

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Treatment

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The speech-language pathologists provide:

• Individual speech language therapy
• Small group-based services to address speech, language or social communication needs

Sessions vary in length according the age, behaviour/attention, and needs of the child. Therapy sessions often incorporate a variety of methods including: play-based treatment, table work (e.g., reading comprehension and written language), and multimedia approaches. We encourage parents, guardians, or other professionals to attend treatment whenever it is appropriate and does not interfere with the child’s ability to participate in the sessions.

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