Speech-Language & Swallowing Therapy
Bilingual Speech-Language Therapy Services ⚲ Toronto, Ontario
Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Care for Clients with Diverse Linguistic Backgrounds and Needs
How can a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Help?
A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in children and adults, improving communication skills and quality of life.
What is Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Care? Why?
Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Care means adapting healthcare to respect each patient’s culture and language, using interpreters, cultural learning, communication and cultural profile, neurodiversity-affirming approaches, and personalized materials, making communication easier and treatment more effective.
What services do you offer?
We provide evaluation and treatment for speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders for both children and adults. We provide home-based and virtual therapy sessions. Please see our page for Services.
How can SLP services help my child?
Speech therapy can improve communication skills, help children engage in academic and daily activities, and boost their confidence. For more information, please visit our page for Infants and Children.
How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?
Common signs include difficulty speaking clearly, limited vocabulary for their age, and trouble understanding or following directions. Please see our Free Resources page for milestones and checklists.
We are a bilingual household. Do you offer bilingual therapy services?
Yes, we offer bilingual and multilingual therapy services in English, Mandarin, Taiwanese, and Cantonese* to cater to diverse language needs. If you have other specific language needs, please contact us for services with an interpreter or possible referrals. Please see Free Resources for bilingual and multilingual families.
*depending on the client's communication needs and proficiency.
How can SLP services help adults with Aphasia?
Speech therapy can help adults with aphasia improve their language comprehension and expression, enhancing communication. Please see our page for Adults and Seniors.
What resources are available for adults with Dysphagia (swallowing disorders)?
We offer clinical swallowing screening, educational materials, home care guides, and safe swallowing strategies to support adult patients and their caregivers. Please see our page for Free Resources for examples.
What is involved in clinical swallowing screening and training?
Clinical swallowing screening and training include evaluating swallowing function and providing exercises and techniques to improve swallowing safety and efficiency.
*Previous instrumental assessment and referral are highly recommended and may be required upon intake.
What is the cost of speech therapy services?
Costs vary based on the type and length of services; contact us for detailed information on fees and payment options or refer to our fee schedule page.
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can schedule an appointment by contacting us through our website, phone, or email. Please see Contact Us.
Why should we choose you?
Choosing our Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) ensures you receive exceptional care for several reasons:
Qualified Professional: Holds a Master’s in Communicative Sciences and Disorders and a Bilingual Extension from New York University.
Certified and Registered: Certified Member S-LP(C) of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Canada (SAC) and a Registered Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO).
Diverse Experience: Extensive experience working with multilingual, multicultural, and neurodivergent populations, utilizing a wealth of bilingual therapy resources.
Cultural Integration: Integrates clients’ cultural experiences into therapy to enhance communication, swallowing, and quality of life.
Global Clinical Experience: Clinical experience in the US, Taiwan, and Canada ensures a deep understanding of functional communication needs and personalized care for individual clients.
To learn more about the SLP, please visit the page About.