Our Speech Therapy Services
How Does Speech Therapy Work?
After matching with a speech therapist or clinician, speech therapy will target specific dysfunctions of speech through direct therapies and exercises meant to strengthen speech abilities, confidence, and fluency.
Clinician Spotlight
November 2025
Meet one of our 150+ clinicians providing Speech and ABA services across Ontario!
Every month we put a spotlight on one of our amazing team members to highlight the work they do, why they chose therapy, and to learn a little more about them!
Ginette Despres, M.H.Sc.
S-LP (C), Reg CASLPO
Speech-Language Pathologist, Orthophoniste
What Ginette Has To Say about Early Intervention
"With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in early speech and language screenings for children entering school. Early identification makes a big difference—screenings help catch delays right away so kids can receive support before challenges grow. I am able to offer timely early intervention without the long waitlists, giving kids the best start for strong communication skills and school success."
Looking to get a head start on Speech and Language with Early Intervention with Clinicians like Ginette?
Reach out for more information, answers to your questions, or to register to start therapy NOW
Speech Therapy & Services
We offer a variety of speech therapy and services specifically designed to help improve speech at all ages.
Our Speech Therapy Services
Pediatric Speech Therapy: Speech Disorders, Language Disorders and Early Detection.
Articulation and Pronunciation Therapy: Speech Sound Disorders that impact the ability to perceive and say sounds correctly
Early Intervention Speech Therapy Services: For children ages birth to 3 and their families.
Adult Speech Therapy: Speech and Language Disorders including apraxia, dysarthria, stuttering, voice, aphasia and accent modification.
Language Therapy
From learning the basics of language, to strengthening the core fundamentals, we offer language therapies for every level of fluency, and capability.
Language Therapies Include
Expressive Language Therapy: Treatment addresses immature language that may contain irregular grammatical errors or simple sentence forms with the goal of organizing and linking ideas to communicate in a coherent manner.
Receptive Language Therapy: While symptoms vary, children may exhibit delays in age appropriate vocabulary concepts. They may struggle to follow verbal directions, identify or point to named objects, respond to questions or have difficulty understanding complicated sentences or story books when read aloud.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication AAC: Speech-Language Pathologists support access thorough AAC assessments and work with the user to develop successful communication using: PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System), LAMP (Language Acquisition through Motor Planning), Proloquo2go, Grid 3, and TD Snap.
Receptive Language Disorders in Adults: Difficulty interpreting words, processing long streams of information and carrying out complex tasks and directives.
Voice Therapy
From learning the basics of vocal hygiene, to strengthening the core fundamentals, we offer voice therapy for every level of fluency, and capability.
Voice Therapy with a Speech-Language Pathologist Includes:
Vocal Hygiene, Vocal Education, Health and Hydration
Resonant Voice Treatment
Voice Therapy for Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD)
Vocal Stamina Training and Vocal Function Exercises
Behavioural and Motivational Voice Treatment Approaches
Gender Affirming Voice Therapy
Stuttering Therapy
Stuttering can be a lifelong struggle. Intervention at any age can help boost fluency, increase clarity of speech, and confidence in all areas of life.
Stuttering Therapies Include:
Early Childhood Stuttering Intervention Therapy: The Lidcombe Program for Early Stuttering Intervention, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Early Childhood Stuttering and the RESTART-DCM.
Adult Stuttering Therapy and Vocal Technique Training: Intensive Fluency Plus Programs that focus on fluency techniques, confidence building, and anxiety management.
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy is designed to help your child’s development and health through exercises designed to correct and restructure their jaw, facial posture, and mouth position.
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy for children can help correct:
Oral Muscle-Speech Related Imbalances
Tongue Elevation and Strengthening
Tongue Resting Posture
Saliva Management
Sleep Disordered Breathing and Airway
Social Communication Training
Our Social Communication Training Includes
Pragmatic Language Support
Social and Life Skills Training
Group Social Skills Development
If you or your child have difficulty deciphering the hidden language underneath social interactions and relating to peers, you are not alone. Social communication is a skill like any other, and with proper training, and techniques, you can take a step towards becoming more comfortable communicating.
Pre-Literacy Instruction
The time before a child learns to read is a vital period of learning, growth and development. Help set your child up for success, catch up with benchmarks, or become more confident with the skills needed before reading begins.
Pre-Literacy Instruction for children:
Phonological Awareness: learn to recognize, rhyme and manipulate sounds.
Read to Learn: Identify letters and understand their sounds.
Build Narrative skills: Understand, follow stories and recall details.
Listening Skills: Comprehend spoken language and follow verbal instructions.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Not everyone communicates the same way. With Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), you can implement systems to help relay information and understand the emotions of your child or someone in your care.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Empowers non-verbal, and differently abled individuals to express themselves using specialized tools and methods.
About Our Speech Services
Welcome to The Speech Associates, a premier speech therapy service provider, catering to individuals across Ontario. At our organization, we understand the pivotal role effective communication plays in every stage of life. From the formative years of childhood development to the complexities of adult communication, our team is dedicated to enhancing speech and language skills to empower individuals to thrive in their personal and professional lives.
Early childhood is a critical period for language development, laying the foundation for future academic success and social interactions. Our specialized speech therapists utilize evidence-based techniques to address speech delays, articulation disorders, and language impairments, ensuring that children reach their full potential. By providing early intervention and personalized treatment plans, we strive to equip children with the communication skills they need to excel in school and beyond.
For adults facing speech and language challenges, our services offer a pathway to improved confidence and quality of life. Whether it's overcoming speech impediments, enhancing communication in professional settings, or regaining language abilities after injury or illness, our experienced therapists are here to support individuals on their journey to clear and effective communication.
In today's fast-paced world, we understand the importance of accessibility and flexibility in receiving speech therapy services. That's why we offer both in-person sessions at our conveniently located clinics and virtual therapy options for those unable to attend in person. With our virtual platform, individuals can access high-quality speech therapy from the comfort of their own homes, eliminating barriers to care and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to unlock their communication potential.