Speech & Language
Therapy
Programs
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Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding
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Oral Placement Therapy for feeding and Speech (Only Level 4 clinic in Canada)
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Hanen - It Takes Two To Talk
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Lidcome Program for management of fluency (stuttering)
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Craniosacaral Therapy
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Bowen Therapy
Feeding, Eating &
Swallowing
Safety and range of food flavours, textures and consistencies
Voice Therapy
To improve vocal quality (e.g. reduce hoarseness)
Cognitive
Communication
Reasoning, problem solving, memory, and organization skills required to communicate effectively
Augmentative
Communication
Low and high tech devices to communicate when verbal means is ineffective
Fluency
Slow speech with stretched vowels and relaxed, diaphragmatic breathing followed by vocal fold awareness and control, and relaxed articulation (lips, jaw, and tongue).
Language
Ability to understand spoken and written language, convey ideas verbally and in writing, and communicate in social situations
Speech / Phonology
Articulation (pronunciation) Apraxia/Motor Speech Disorders: Coordination and motor control for speech and feeding
Social
Communication
Ability to use language and social interaction skills appropriately