Speech Language Literacy Centre
The Speech, Language & Literacy Centre is a place for families to find information, resources, assessment and therapeutic services to support children’s development of speech, language, reading and writing.
Recognized by Apraxia Kids
Dedication and perseverance has led to Lyndsay Bourdeau, R.SLP being Recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech.
Services
Prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment services are available for the following:
Speech
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are using few or no words
have unclear speech
are diagnosed or suspected Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
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Intensive speech-motor learning treatment offered through Let’s Start Talking (TM) and Let’s Talk More (TM) treatment programs
Tiny Talkers
Language
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struggle to understand language, follow directions, and respond to questions or stories
use only a few words or have difficulty combining words
exhibit grammatical errors in their speech
Literacy
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have difficulty learning letter names and letter sounds
experience difficulty learning to rhyme, isolate sounds in words and change sounds in words
struggle learning to decode words or understand what they read
Service Delivery
Our comprehensive services include direct intensive therapy, support for school divisions and community partnerships.
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Intensive Therapy for motor speech disorders (Childhood Apraxia of Speech & Dysarthria)
1:1 support
Group support
Consultation
Coaching
Remote or in-person
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Supporting educators, administrators through professional development, consultation, coaching, system level support for language and literacy.
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Supporting community partnerships with parent and/or caregiver information sessions and training
Our Dedication to Communication
Enhance Your Child's Communication Abilities with Speech Language Pathology
Speech-language pathologists (S-LPs) are essential healthcare professionals who address communication disorders throughout a person's life, from infancy to adulthood.
Their expertise covers various aspects of communication, including speech sound production, voice, fluency, language comprehension, literacy, and more.
At the SLLC, we specialize in providing personalized care, recognizing that speech, language, and literacy are interconnected.
We focus on the whole child, considering their strengths, challenges, family support, and desired activities to promote overall well-being.
S-LPs play a vital role in supporting children as they grow and develop, adapting their approach to meet the evolving speech, language, and literacy needs of each individual.
With our expertise, we aim to guide children on their developmental journey, helping them overcome communication barriers and achieve their fullest potential.
Are you a parent or caregiver concerned about your child's speech and language challenges? Tiny Talkers program could be the right fit for you.
Camp CAS
Camp CAS is a specialized camp designed for children with speech-motor learning challenges, including those diagnosed or suspected of having Childhood Apraxia of Speech and/or Childhood Dysarthria. The camp provides both individual and group speech therapy sessions, all carefully designed by an Apraxia Kids Recognized Speech-Language Pathologist.
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Kind Words
"I love it. Everybody is so nice, the teachers are very nice. It helps me with my reading. It helps me understand long words and read better. It's just so good to me and I love it"
- Ready, Set, Read Participant, Age 8