Tell us what you're experiencing.
Start with the concern, change or goal that brought you here.
ADULT SERVICES
For Adults
Individual support for communication, voice and swallowing.
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Swallowing Therapy →Stuttering →
Accent Modification →Voice Therapy →
Business Communication →Gender-Affirming Voice →
Stroke & Aphasia →Executive Functioning →
NOT SURE WHAT YOU NEED?
We’ll help you figure it out.
Tell us what you’re noticing and we’ll guide you.
Talk to our teamCHILD & TEEN SERVICES
For Children
Support for speech, language, literacy, fluency and social communication.
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Preschool Language →Speech Concerns →
Literacy & Language →Autism Spectrum Disorder →
Social Communication →Stuttering Therapy →
ADHD & Communication →Ontario Autism Program →
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Talk to our teamNEUROLOGICAL CARE
Brain Injury
Assessment and therapy for cognitive-communication changes after injury.
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Service Areas
Find speech therapy services near you, with in-person and virtual care.
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About Us
Meet the team dedicated to helping children and adults discover their voice.
Read our story →SPEECH THERAPY CENTRES OF CANADA
All your speech therapy needs.
At every stage of life.
Speech, language and communication services for children, teens, adults and seniors — from early language development and autism support to stroke recovery, voice, swallowing, fluency and cognitive communication.
Children & Teens
Adults & Seniors
In-Person & Virtual
Speech & Language•
Autism & Social Communication•
Stroke & Aphasia•
Voice•
Swallowing•
Stuttering•
Accent Modification•
Cognitive Communication•
Executive Functioning•
Professional Communication•
Transgender Services•
Virtual Therapy•
Speech & Language•
Autism & Social Communication•
Stroke & Aphasia•
Voice•
Swallowing•
Stuttering•
Accent Modification•
Cognitive Communication•
Executive Functioning•
Professional Communication•
Transgender Services•
Virtual Therapy•
ALL YOUR SPEECH THERAPY NEEDS
Different needs.
One experienced team.
Explore the major areas we support. Move through the categories to see the range of services available for children, adults, families and caregivers.
CHILDREN & TEENS
Helping speech, language, learning and communication grow.
Pre-School Language Disorders
Speech Concerns
Articulation & Speech Sound Disorders
Executive Functioning
School-Age Language
Stuttering
Apraxia of Speech
Reading & Literacy
Feeding & Swallowing
Communication & AD/HD
Autism Spectrum Communication
Functional Communication
Language Development
Social Communication Difficulties
Everyday Participation
Ontario Autism Program
Stroke Therapy & Aphasia
Swallowing / Dysphagia
Stuttering in Adults
Executive Functioning
Cognitive-Communication Disorders
Traumatic Brain Injury
Voice Disorders & Vocal Health
Accent Modification
Professional Communication Skills
Business Communication
Adult Fluency
Cognitive Communication Assessments
Red Flags for Communication Issues
Executive Functioning
Attention & Organization
Memory & Communication
NOT SURE WHERE TO BEGIN?
Tell us a little about what you need.
Whether you're looking for support for a child, yourself, a parent or another family member, start here. We'll help point you toward the right service.
SCROLL TO FOLLOW THE STORY
NOT SURE WHICH SERVICE YOU NEED?
Start with what you're noticing.
You do not need to know the diagnosis or clinical terminology. Start with the experience, and the appropriate assessment can help determine what comes next.
01“My child isn't talking as expected.”Speech & Language↗
02“Speech is difficult to understand.”Speech Clarity↗
03“I'm looking for autism communication support.”Autism & OAP↗
04“Communication changed after a stroke.”Stroke & Aphasia↗
05“Finding or organizing words has become difficult.”Cognitive Communication↗
06“I'm having trouble swallowing.”Swallowing / Dysphagia↗
07“I want help with my voice.”Voice Therapy↗
08“I want to modify my accent.”Accent Modification↗
09“I want my voice and communication to better reflect me.”Transgender Services↗
SPEECH THERAPY, EXPLAINED
What is speech therapy and why does it matter?
Speech-language pathology reaches far beyond pronunciation. It can support how people speak, understand, read, write, use their voice, communicate socially, organize thoughts and swallow — across the lifespan.
01What is speech therapy?+
Speech therapy is provided by a speech-language pathologist (S-LP) who works with children and adults experiencing communication or swallowing difficulties. Depending on the person, this may involve spoken or written language, speech clarity, stuttering, voice, reading, cognitive communication or swallowing. The S-LP assesses the concern, explains what is happening and develops an appropriate treatment plan.
02Why is early intervention important?+
Early difficulties with speaking or understanding language can affect learning, reading, writing and social communication. When concerns are identified earlier, families can better understand what their child needs and begin appropriate support sooner.
03Why is speech therapy important at any age?+
Communication challenges can affect relationships, education, work, independence and quality of life. Adults may also need support after stroke, brain injury or neurological change, or for voice, fluency, swallowing, accent and professional communication goals.
04How can we help?+
We use individualized assessment and evidence-informed clinical techniques while considering the person's goals, communication environments, family or caregiver context and other factors that may influence progress. The goal is a plan that makes sense for the person — not simply a diagnosis on paper.
YOUR VOICE IS PART OF HOW YOU CONNECT
How you sound.
How you speak.
How you are heard.
Support can focus on voice, fluency, accent modification, professional communication and gender-affirming communication goals — because communication is personal at every stage of life.
YOUR FIRST STEP
Not sure what service you need? Just reach out.
Call us or send us a message. You do not need to figure out the clinical terminology first — tell us what is happening and we will help you figure out the right next step.
We determine the appropriate assessment.
The assessment is matched to the communication area that needs to be explored.
We explain what we find.
You should understand what we are seeing and why it matters.
You leave knowing what comes next.
If therapy is recommended, the focus and next steps should be clear.
ONE STARTING POINT
Tell us what's happening.
ONTARIO AUTISM PROGRAM
OAP speech-language support for Ontario families.
The Ontario Autism Program supports families of children and youth on the autism spectrum. Speech-language services can focus on communication, language, social interaction and everyday participation.
Under age 18Children and youth must be under age 18.
Living in OntarioThe child must currently live in Ontario.
Autism diagnosisA written diagnosis from a qualified professional is required.
OAPCommunication support built around the child and family.
WEB / VIRTUAL SERVICES
Speech-language support, wherever you are.
Virtual services can make speech-language support more accessible for children, adults, families and caregivers across Ontario.
ChildrenTeensAdultsSeniorsCaregivers
LIVE SESSIONConnected from home.
CHILDREN · TEENS · ADULTS · SENIORS
Communication matters at every stage of life.
Whether you're looking for support for your child, yourself, a parent or another family member, tell us what you're experiencing and we'll help determine the right next step.