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Playground Connections
Speech Therapy
Playground Connections offers quality and individualized speech therapy services both virtually and in-person. We are a team of highly qualified and registered Speech-Language Pathologists with the College of Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists of Ontario (CASLPO), dedicated to providing effective and engaging speech therapy for your loved ones.
We are happy to serve Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, including Woodbridge, Bolton, Maple, Kleinburg, Nobleton, Schomberg, Aurora, Pottageville, Orangeville, Richmond Hill, Newmarket, Brampton and Mississauga.
Playground Connections offers assessment and treatment of a wide range of speech-language areas, including:
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articulation/speech sound production
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oral language (receptive & expressive)
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reading & writing
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Developmental Delays & Disorders
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social communication
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stuttering
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motor speech disorders
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acquired speech and language disorders
. . . and so much more.
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Assessment.
Wondering what your child's speech and language abilities are like? Worried about your loved one’s speech and language skills? Interested in regaining affected speech and language skills? Begin by booking an assessment.
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Our Speech-Language Pathologists will develop an individualized assessment plan to evaluate your area of concern. During your assessment, your child's speech and/or language skills will be assessed and recommendations, as well as a personalized treatment plan if necessary, will be shared with you.
Therapy.
Based on our assessment of speech and language skills, we will develop specific goals and a therapy plan to meet the needs of you or your loved ones. Each therapy session may incorporate one-on-one work with they client, parent/partner education and strategies that you can use at home, take-home activities/strategies for home practice in a meaningful and engaging way. We currently offer in-home and virtual (teletherapy) sessions.
We currently offer in-home and virtual (teletherapy) sessions.
Consultation.
Playground Connections knows that a team approach is often the best approach to client care. We value our collaboration with community daycares, schools, workplaces and healthcare settings. If you would like us to consult in any of these places, we would be happy to work as a team to help your loved ones reach their full potential.
Questions about Speech & Language Therapy?
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Are your services covered by health insurance?
Our fees are competitive and follow the recommended fee schedule from the Ontario Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (OSLA). Our fees are discussed at the time of referral. Clients are responsible to pay directly on a per session basis. Our services are not covered by OHIP; however, many clients have extended (supplemental) health care plans that provide partial or full coverage for speech and language services. You are encouraged to check with your benefit plan for this coverage.
Do I need a doctor's referral?
A doctor's referral is not necessary for a speech and language assessment or treatment. It may be required, however, by your extended health care plan for reimbursement of fees.
How long are sessions? How long will therapy be required?
Assessment sessions are typically 1-2 hours in length. This allows for the necessary testing to be completed, as well as time to review the assessment findings and recommendations.
Therapy sessions are typically one hour in length. This includes work with the client, as well as consultation with clients, parents or carwegivers to discuss progress, strategies and home programming. It is strongly encouraged that parents or caregivers are involved in the therapy so they may continue the therapy goals at home and incorporate them into daily routines.
The length of time therapy is required varies and depends on a variety of factors, including the nature and severity of the problem and home practice. Home practice is a significant factor in overall progress.
