Speech & Language Services
About this resource
For children from birth to kindergarten eligibility...
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) use a variety of activities to help children learn new speech and language skills. During the first appointment, the SLP will evaluate how well a child talks and listens. The SLP looks at pronunciation, how well the tongue and lips move, how children understand and use language, and if there are voice, hearing, or stuttering problems.
In the therapy sessions, the SLP will:
-Show parents how to help children learn better ways to talk
-P-lay games and use books and toys as fun ways to help children learn
-Check children's progress in communication skills as they grow and develop
SLPs may go to childcare centres and community settings to support teachers and help children communicate better with friends.
There is no cost for this service.
For adults...
Home and community care
This service provides screening, assessment, education and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders in adult and older adult clients in their homes.
Clients aged 19 and over must be assessed for eligibility by a health-care professional. Connect with home and community care to learn about accessing this service. Learn more: https://www.vch.ca/en/health-topics/home-and-community-care
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) use a variety of activities to help children learn new speech and language skills. During the first appointment, the SLP will evaluate how well a child talks and listens. The SLP looks at pronunciation, how well the tongue and lips move, how children understand and use language, and if there are voice, hearing, or stuttering problems.
In the therapy sessions, the SLP will:
-Show parents how to help children learn better ways to talk
-P-lay games and use books and toys as fun ways to help children learn
-Check children's progress in communication skills as they grow and develop
SLPs may go to childcare centres and community settings to support teachers and help children communicate better with friends.
There is no cost for this service.
For adults...
Home and community care
This service provides screening, assessment, education and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders in adult and older adult clients in their homes.
Clients aged 19 and over must be assessed for eligibility by a health-care professional. Connect with home and community care to learn about accessing this service. Learn more: https://www.vch.ca/en/health-topics/home-and-community-care
Details
Resource type
Health Services, Speech Language, Speech/Language Assessment, Swallowing Assessment, Therapeutic
Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autonomic Dysfunctions/Dysautonomia, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Blind / Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Pain, Circadian Rhythm Disorders , Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, Long-COVID/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Mental Health , Neuromuscular Disorders, Other / I don't know, Paraplegia / Quadriplegia, Physical Disability / Mobility Impairment, Schizophrenia , Speech Impairment / Social / Communication Disorders, Spina Bifida, Substance Use/Addiction
Age
0-99
Eligibility
The referral form is online for Audiology and Speech‐Language Programs for Children.
Clients aged 19 and over must be assessed for eligibility by a health-care professional. Connect with home and community care to learn about accessing this service.
Clients aged 19 and over must be assessed for eligibility by a health-care professional. Connect with home and community care to learn about accessing this service.
Location
Regions
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Greater Vancouver, Sunshine Coast / Squamish-Lillooet
Cities
108 Mile Ranch, 150 Mile House, 70 Mile House, Alexis Creek, Anahim Lake, Barkerville, Bella Bella, Bella Coola, Bowen Island, Bridge Lake, Britannia Beach, Burnaby, Clinton, D'Arcy, Davis Bay, Eagle Creek, Earls Cove, Egmont, Forest Grove, Gambier Island, Garden Bay, Garibaldi Highlands, Gibsons, Gold Bridge, Halfmoon Bay, Hixon, Horsefly, Lac La Hache, Langdale, Likely, Lillooet, Lions Bay, Lone Butte, Lytton, Madeira Park, Mount Currie, New Westminster, Nimpo Lake , North Vancouver, Ocean Falls, Pemberton, Pender Harbour, Powell River, Puntzi Lake, Quesnel, Richmond, Roberts Creek, Saltery Bay, Sechelt, Seton Portage, Shalalth, Shearwater, Squamish, Tatla Lake, Vancouver, Wells , West Vancouver, Whistler, Whistler Blackcomb, Williams Lake
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