In general, the initial assessment takes 90 minutes. Therapy sessions are 45 minutes.

Rates for speech-language pathology services are competitive and within the fee guidelines recommended by the Ontario Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (OSLA). For more information, please call me.

No, a doctor’s referral is not necessary. Referrals can be made directly by the child’s parent. However, I firmly believe that primary care professionals are an integral part of your child’s health team. Keeping your child’s doctor informed of your journey in speech-language pathology is important. Additional testing or services requiring a doctor’s referral (e.g., referral in audiology for a hearing test, referral to an Ear-nose-throat specialist, referral for a developmental assessment) may be recommended following the assessment or during the course of treatment. Please be aware that a doctor's recommendation is sometimes necessary for reimbursement through your private insurance provider.

No. In Ontario, speech-language pathology services are provided free of charge by Preschool Speech and Language Programs to families of preschoolers until they transition to senior kindergarten, or to school-aged children through school-based speech-language therapy services. In addition, many private insurance benefits cover a specific amount for speech-language therapy services.

We will discuss this more specifically during your first visit. In general, the number of therapy sessions varies from child to child, depending on the nature and severity of speech delay and/or language and the targeted goals. Research shows that early intensive interventions in young children lead to better outcomes and more rapid gains. I strongly believe that the parent is at the heart of the intervention because communication happens on a daily basis, in everyday activities. When speech and language goals are integrated into daily routines and repeated at home, daycare and/or school, children benefit and progress more quickly. This also allows for a faster generalization in conversation.

Absolutely. I strongly recommend that families continue to receive any services available through publicly funded agencies (e.g., such as the preschool speech and language programs: Words in Bloom at the Eastern Ontario Health Unit, First Words in Ottawa) or through their speech-language pathology services offered at the school.

Unfortunately, I don’t. I offer my professional services at my private clinic. I start as early as 7:45am and my last visit can be at 5:00pm. Weekend and evening appointments are not available.