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Speech-Language Therapy

Our Speech-Language Therapy program helps children build the communication skills they need for everyday life. Our experienced Speech-Language Pathologists (S-LPs) and Communicative Disorders Assistants (CDAs) provide assessment and therapy services using evidence-based practices tailored to each child's strengths, needs, and family goals.

Every therapy program is individualized based on assessment findings and is overseen by a registered Speech-Language Pathologist to ensure high-quality, consistent care. When appropriate, our therapists work alongside other professionals to provide comprehensive support.

Program Details

  • In-person (Progress location) or virtual therapy available
  • Individual (1:1) therapy sessions
  • Individualized treatment plans based on your child’s communication needs
  • Parent and caregiver coaching is incorporated into therapy sessions

Program Eligibility Requirements: 

This program is designed for:

  • Children under the age of 18 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Children under the age of 5 who have developmental concerns and are waiting to be assessed by a specialist.

Instructors: 

Therapy is provided by Speech-Language Pathologists (S-LPs) and Communicative Disorders Assistants (CDAs) working within a supervised clinical model. All therapy programs are overseen by a registered Speech-Language Pathologist to ensure consistent, high-quality care.

Our clinicians are trained in a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Hanen® More Than Words®, It Takes Two to Talk®, Gestalt Language Processing, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), PROMPT, PECS, Social Thinking®, and Social ABCs.

Areas We Support:

Our team will provide assessment and intervention services for the following:

  • Understanding and using language
  • Speech sound production and oral motor skills
  • Social communication skills
  • Pre-language and play development
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
  • Voice
  • Fluency

Parent training on communication strategies will be provided during therapy sessions

Registration

New to SAAAC?
If your family has not previously received services from SAAAC and has not completed a SAAAC registration, please complete our general registration form first:
https://signupform.info/form/saaac-autism-centre.add.me

Already registered with SAAAC?
If your family is already registered with SAAAC, simply complete the Speech-Language Therapy registration form below. Once submitted, your child will be added to the Speech-Language Therapy waitlist.

If you have any questions or would like an update on your child’s place on the waitlist, you are welcome to contact our team at any time.

Fees & Funding:

  • Speech-Language Assessment

    $220 per hour

    Assessments are completed by a registered Speech-Language Pathologist to better understand your child’s communication strengths and needs. Assessment findings are used to develop individualized therapy recommendations and goals. The number of assessment sessions may vary depending on your child’s needs.

    Speech-Language Pathologist (S-LP) Therapy

    $155 per 45-minute session (Effective September 1, 2026)

    Therapy is delivered directly by a registered Speech-Language Pathologist.

    Program Structure

    • 1–2 sessions per week
    • Delivered in 16-week therapy blocks
    • Parent coaching is incorporated into each session

    Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) Therapy

    $130 per 60-minute session (Effective September 1, 2026)

    Therapy is delivered by a Communicative Disorders Assistant under the supervision of a registered Speech-Language Pathologist. The supervising S-LP completes assessments, develops therapy goals, monitors progress, and provides ongoing clinical oversight.

    Program Structure

    • 2 sessions per week
    • Delivered in 16-week therapy blocks
    • Parent coaching is incorporated into each session

    Funding

    • Core Clinical OAP funding may be used for eligible services.
    • Speech-language therapy is not covered by OHIP; however, services may be eligible for coverage through your extended health insurance plan. Please check with your insurance provider for details.

Interested in this program?

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Registration with SAAAC Autism Centre requires speaking with our Intake Team and providing them with your child's and family information.

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