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

    • are using few or no words

    • have unclear speech

    • are diagnosed or suspected Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)

    • Intensive speech-motor learning treatment offered through Let’s Start Talking (TM) and Let’s Talk More (TM) treatment programs

    • Tiny Talkers

Language

    • 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

    • 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

    • Ready Set Read

Service Delivery

Our comprehensive services include direct intensive therapy, support for school divisions and community partnerships.

    • Intensive Therapy for motor speech disorders (Childhood Apraxia of Speech & Dysarthria)

    • 1:1 support

    • Group support

    • Consultation

    • Coaching

    • Remote or in-person

  • Supporting educators, administrators through professional development, consultation, coaching, system level support for language and literacy.

  • 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.

Customized Support at Every Step

How your journey with Speech Language Literacy Centre begins

15 minute Complimentary Consultation

Phone or Zoom – ask your questions and let's discuss your child

Initial 1 hour Consultation

Connect face-to-face to discuss and plan the next steps

SLP Recommendation

Let’s build your plan
together

Bringing It Together

Empowering your child’s future and unlocking their full potential

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.

Thank you for your interest in Camp CAS, check out Our Progams page for more info

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