Expressive and Receptive Language
Expressive language refers to the ability to communicate with others using language. This includes not only the use of words but also the ability to use gestures and facial expressions, as well as combining words into phrases and sentences.
Receptive language, on the other hand, is the ability to listen to and understand language. This encompasses understanding both spoken words and gestures, as well as questions and concepts.
Both expressive and receptive language skills may be affected simultaneously due to developmental delays or acquired brain injuries. Various speech and language therapy techniques are available to address language concerns, and these techniques are tailored based on individual assessment results.
- We provide exceptional speech and language services
- We produce evidence based therapy programs
- We deliver client-centered assessment and treatment
- We build on strengths and focus on individual needs
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You do not need a doctor’s referral to access services; however, you should contact your extended health provider, as some require one for reimbursement.
If you have any questions about your child’s development, please feel free to contact us or talk with your family doctor or paediatrician.
Speech and Language Services are typically covered by extended health care benefits. Some insurance companies also allow us to direct bill. Please contact your provider to determine any benefits or limitations.
We have two brick and mortar locations in Ontario.
The first location is in Oshawa at 1077 Boundary Road, and we also provide in-home assessment and therapy in the Durham Region, depending on your location and availability.
In addition, we have a location in Peterborough at 1434 Chemong Road. All assessments and therapy take place in clinic in Peterborough. Virtual services are also provided Ontario-wide.
The cost of service depends on several factors. Please contact us for more information.
We invoice all our clients following their appointments. Invoices are sent to their email addresses and can be paid online using Credit Cards, Visa Debit and Interac e-Transfer™.
Speech and language services are available in Ontario from birth to five years of age through the Preschool Speech-Language Program. Locally, these services are available at Grandview Children’s Centre and Five Counties Children’s Centre. Parents can self-refer to this program. Other community funding is available through a number of private charities.
CDA stands for ‘Communicative Disorders Assistant.’
A CDA is someone who works with a speech-language pathologist (SLP) or audiologist (AUD) to provide intervention to individuals with difficulties in the area of communication. CDAs do not work independently from an SLP or AUD. CDAs are trained to work in the areas of speech, language, augmentative communication and hearing with individuals of any age. (https://cdaac.ca/faq)
All About Communication uses CDAs, when appropriate, to provide quality intervention to our clients.
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants do similar work to a CDA, providing intervention to individuals with difficulties in specific areas of communication; however, they do not have the equivalent course. We hire new grads as students as Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants.