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Our Voice Therapy Programs

Voice Therapy is a targeted approach designed to enhance vocal health, quality, and expression. Whether you're a child, teenager, adult, or senior, our Voice Therapy programs are tailored to your unique needs, ensuring a confident and clear voice that resonates in all aspects of life.

Speech is an important aspect of communication, and ensuring your speech is how you want to sound, is a vital part of you or your childs confidence, and chance at future success.

If you’re considering Voice Therapy for your child, or yourself, register through our No Obligation Registration to find the best-suited therapies as soon as possible.

Voice Therapy Overview

Our Voice Therapy program focuses on nurturing clear and confident vocal communication skills in learners of any age and skill level. Through engaging activities, age-appropriate techniques, and personalized guidance, we create a supportive environment where a patient can explore their vocal potential and overcome any challenges. Through our comprehensive Voice faces issues with pitch, resonance, or vocal strain, our dedicated team is here to provide the tools and strategies they need to develop a strong and expressive voice. If you're looking for a program that blends effective therapy with fun and progress, you've come to the right place. Discover how our voice therapy program can empower your child's communication journey by reaching out to us today.

Receptive Language Therapy is a branch of Expressive Language Therapy that focuses on receptive language, or the ability to understand and process spoken or written language. Children with receptive language challenges may find it challenging to comprehend instructions, follow conversations, or grasp the meaning of words and phrases. Receptive language therapy is designed to help your child improve their listening skills, understand different types of language cues, and enhance their overall comprehension. Our therapists utilize interactive exercises, visual aids, and engaging activities to support your child's receptive language development. By strengthening their ability to understand language, we empower them to engage more effectively in everyday communication.

As a speech therapy provider, our goal is to create a supportive and nurturing environment where your child can thrive. We tailor our therapy sessions to your child's unique needs, using evidence-based techniques and personalized approaches. Through Expressive and Receptive Language Therapy, we aim to provide your child with the tools they need to communicate confidently, express themselves clearly, and navigate the world of language with success. We understand that each child is unique, and we're committed to partnering with you to ensure your child's progress and growth in their language abilities.

To learn more about how our clinicians and therapists can specifically help your child, or to begin the process of signing up for a consultation, click the button below to fill out our informational form.

Resonant Voice Therapy

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a series of specialized approaches designed to support individuals who have difficulty with speech or language. It involves using various techniques, tools, and technologies to enhance communication and ensure that you or your child can effectively express their thoughts, needs, and feelings. This therapy is particularly valuable for children who may have challenges in traditional speech development, whether due to developmental disorders, medical conditions, or other factors.

Our experienced Augmentative and Alternative Experts offer AAC with an array of the latest techniques, and technologies, including:

  • PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System): Uses a series of images to help your child make requests or express thoughts.

    Visual Scene Displays: Depicts specific scenarios to aid in conversation and storytelling.

    Symbol-Based Communication:

  • Communication Boards: A board with symbols, letters, or words that your child can point to for communication.

    Speech-Generating Devices (SGDs): Electronic devices that generate speech based on symbols, words, or phrases selected by your child.

    Text-to-Speech Apps: Apps that convert typed text into spoken words, enabling your child to communicate through text.

    Keyboard-Based Communication: Using a keyboard to type and communicate thoughts and messages.

    Sign Language: Utilizing gestures and signs to convey meaning and communicate with others.

    Body Language and Gestures: Nonverbal cues like pointing or gestures that convey thoughts and needs.

    Eye-Tracking Devices: Technology that tracks your child's eye movements, allowing them to select items on a screen for communication.

To learn more about our Augmentative and Alternative Communication programs, or to inquire about a form of Augmentative and Alternative Communication not listed, click the button below.

Muscle Tension Dysphonia & Vocal Stamina Training

Expressive Language Therapy is an aspect of language therapy focused on helping a child express themselves more effectively. Children with expressive language difficulties might struggle with forming sentences, finding the right words, or organizing their thoughts coherently. Through expressive language therapy, we work with your child to strengthen their ability to convey thoughts, feelings, and ideas. Our therapists use a variety of techniques, such as engaging activities, games, and exercises, to encourage your child to build a more extensive vocabulary, use appropriate grammar, and articulate their thoughts clearly.

Receptive Language Therapy is a branch of Expressive Language Therapy that focuses on receptive language, or the ability to understand and process spoken or written language. Children with receptive language challenges may find it challenging to comprehend instructions, follow conversations, or grasp the meaning of words and phrases. Receptive language therapy is designed to help your child improve their listening skills, understand different types of language cues, and enhance their overall comprehension. Our therapists utilize interactive exercises, visual aids, and engaging activities to support your child's receptive language development. By strengthening their ability to understand language, we empower them to engage more effectively in everyday communication.

As a speech therapy provider, our goal is to create a supportive and nurturing environment where your child can thrive. We tailor our therapy sessions to your child's unique needs, using evidence-based techniques and personalized approaches. Through Expressive and Receptive Language Therapy, we aim to provide your child with the tools they need to communicate confidently, express themselves clearly, and navigate the world of language with success. We understand that each child is unique, and we're committed to partnering with you to ensure your child's progress and growth in their language abilities.

To learn more about how our clinicians and therapists can specifically help your child, or to begin the process of signing up for a consultation, click the button below to fill out our informational form.

Gender Confirmation Vocal Therapy - Vocal Feminization

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a series of specialized approaches designed to support individuals who have difficulty with speech or language. It involves using various techniques, tools, and technologies to enhance communication and ensure that you or your child can effectively express their thoughts, needs, and feelings. This therapy is particularly valuable for children who may have challenges in traditional speech development, whether due to developmental disorders, medical conditions, or other factors.

Our experienced Augmentative and Alternative Experts offer AAC with an array of the latest techniques, and technologies, including:

  • PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System): Uses a series of images to help your child make requests or express thoughts.

    Visual Scene Displays: Depicts specific scenarios to aid in conversation and storytelling.

    Symbol-Based Communication:

  • Communication Boards: A board with symbols, letters, or words that your child can point to for communication.

    Speech-Generating Devices (SGDs): Electronic devices that generate speech based on symbols, words, or phrases selected by your child.

    Text-to-Speech Apps: Apps that convert typed text into spoken words, enabling your child to communicate through text.

    Keyboard-Based Communication: Using a keyboard to type and communicate thoughts and messages.

    Sign Language: Utilizing gestures and signs to convey meaning and communicate with others.

    Body Language and Gestures: Nonverbal cues like pointing or gestures that convey thoughts and needs.

    Eye-Tracking Devices: Technology that tracks your child's eye movements, allowing them to select items on a screen for communication.

To learn more about our Augmentative and Alternative Communication programs, or to inquire about a form of Augmentative and Alternative Communication not listed, click the button below.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our Language Therapies insurance coverage is dependent click hereon your provider, and your specific plan. For more detailed information, and assistance, please reach out to us through the contact form, no obligation registration form, or call one of our numbers to find out more information.

    If your child has been diagnosed with Autism, you may be eligible for the Ontario Autism Program, a fund for parents of children with autism. For more information, click here.

    Alternatively, you can email info@thespeechassociates.com for more information.

  • Yes. We have speech therapy providers who speak multiple languages, in a variety of dialects.

    Here is a list of some of the following languages covered and spoken by our Speech Language Providers:

    • Hindi

    • Punjabi

    • Urdu

    • Spanish

    • French

    • Cantonese

    • Mandarin

    • Farsi

  • Our Language Therapists are located across Ontario, with in-person in-home sessions, and online virtual therapy options for any city, from Sudbury, to Kingston, to Downtown Toronto.

    For more information on what regions we operate in click here.

    To see a list of our clinicians, click here.

  • For children with autism, our therapists may suggest combining traditional Receptive Language Therapy, with ABA Therapy, an approach designed around positive reinforcement for children with Autism.

    Our therapists utilize evidence-based techniques and strategies to support language skills, social communication, and interaction for individuals with autism. By focusing on their unique strengths and needs, this therapy aims to enhance communication abilities and foster meaningful connections.

  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (commonly abbreviated as AAC) is a specialized approach aimed at helping individuals who face challenges with speech and language. This therapy employs various techniques and technologies to enhance communication abilities, allowing individuals to express themselves effectively. AAC is particularly valuable for those with developmental disorders, medical conditions, or difficulties in traditional speech development.

  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) methods encompass various techniques and technologies to aid communication. Some popular types include:

    • Picture-Based Communication: Utilizing images and symbols for expression.

    • Symbol-Based Communication: Incorporating symbols, letters, or words for communication.

    • Text-Based Communication: Using written text for interaction.

    • Gestural and Physical Communication: Utilizing gestures, signs, and body language.

    • Eye-Gaze Technology: Employing eye-tracking devices for communication.

Our Providers

At Speech Associates, we have over a hundred qualified Speech Language Pathologists, Communicative Disorders Assistants, and Speech Language Pathology Assistants with a variety of specializations in specific speech therapy programs. To see a list of our clinicians, click below.

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