Fluency Speech Therapy
Within the scope of speech and language pathology, speech fluency encompasses stuttering, cluttering, and other dysfluent speech patterns.
Stuttering is the most common presentation of dysfluent speech. It occurs when the forward flow of speech is disrupted by involuntary repetitions and prolongations of sounds, syllables, or words, and can also include silent pauses or blocks.
Developmental stuttering is the most common form of stuttering. It may occur during periods of language growth, in which language ideas can outpace a child’s speech and motor skills. Speech is a complex task, and many systems are involved in creating each message. Developmental stuttering usually resolves within 6 months to 1 year, but should be monitored by a Speech-Language Pathologist with fluency training.
Cluttering is characterized by a rapid rate of speech, erratic rhythm, and irregular sentence structure, all of which make speech difficult to understand. Unlike stuttering, it is more related to organization and rate. It can occur alone or along with stuttering.
All About Communication uses various evidence-based therapy techniques to support clients in the area of fluency. Therapy does not focus exclusively on fluency itself; it also addresses healthy communication attitudes, self-advocacy skills, education, avoidance reduction, and ease of speaking. It recognizes stuttering as a form of verbal diversity and emphasizes client choice in goal-setting.
- 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.