What Do Speech-Language Pathologists Do and How Can They Support My Child?

Speech therapy is not just to correct articulation. It is in fact much more than that!

At ABC Pediatric Therapies, our speech-language pathologists in Ottawa are highly trained professionals serving families across the region. Located in the heart of Orléans, just a short drive from downtown Ottawa, our clinic provides a variety of speech therapy services for children in both English and French. Each of our speech-language pathologists holds at minimum an Honours Bachelor’s degree and a two-year Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. All therapists are registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO), ensuring the highest standard of care for your child’s communication needs.

ABC Pediatric Therapies Speech Therapy Team

As part of their academic training, graduate students in speech-language pathology complete rigorous coursework in anatomy, physiology, genetics, child development, statistics, physics, linguistics, psychology, and more. This strong foundation prepares them to support children with a wide range of speech, language, and communication challenges.

After earning their Master’s degree in speech therapy, many clinicians pursue ongoing professional development to specialize in areas such as autism spectrum disorder, childhood apraxia of speech, learning disabilities, and stuttering. At ABC Pediatric Therapies, our team of speech-language pathologists is passionate about providing high-quality, evidence-based therapy tailored to each child’s unique needs.

Speech therapists, also called speech-language pathologists, are trained and have experience in assessing and treating:

• Speech Disorders and Delays

• Language Delays and Impairments

• Fluency Disorders

• Social Communication Difficulties

• Pre-Reading Skills (Phonological Awareness Skills)

• Literacy Skills (Reading, Spelling, Decoding)

• Communication Disorders in Specific Populations (Autism, Down Syndrome, Cleft Palate..)

• Voici Disorders

• Dysphagia

• Oral-Motor Issues

  
  

Here are some of the services that the speech language pathologists at ABC Pediatric Therapies offer:

• Screenings

• Assessments

• Therapy

• Consultations

• Referrals

• Prevention

• Workshops

• Research

• Parental Coaching and Guidance

  
  

Speech therapy is, in fact, a rich and varied profession that goes far beyond articulation! Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) assess and treat a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders, including language delays, social communication challenges, stuttering, voice disorders, and even feeding difficulties in children.

Whether supporting a toddler's first words, helping a preschooler with speech intelligibility, or guiding a school-age child with reading and comprehension skills, SLPs play a vital role in early intervention and lifelong communication success. We are proud to offer comprehensive speech therapy services tailored to each child’s unique developmental journey.

All of ABC Pediatric Therapies speech therapists are devoted in helping

each client reach their full potential!

If you would like to learn more, please visit:

1. CASLPO

2. OAC

Source: Speech Therapy and Audiology Canada

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