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All You Want To Know About Our Speech Therapy in Burlington
At Pillars of Wellness, we provide speech therapy services in Burlington for both children and adults. Our Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) offer personalized support through in-person sessions, and virtual appointments. They can also coordinate care with other healthcare providers as needed.
Our speech-language pathologists work in partnership with other qualified practitioners. They have the knowledge and expertise to treat children and adults. You can access their bio on our Meet Our Team page.
Our SLPs support individuals with concerns related to speaking, understanding, reading, writing, cognitive-communication, and swallowing.
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Speech Therapy For Adults
Speech therapy for adults usually focus more on the rehabilitation of speech due to a stroke or a brain injury. We also offer speech therapy for adults for people suffering from dysphagia (difficulties in swallowing), apraxia, dysarthria, and speech therapy for people who suffered from a brain injury.
One of our speech language pathologist focus her practice solely on speech therapy for adults.
Speech Therapy For Kids
Speech therapy for kids focuses more on language delay, language disorder, stuttering, reading and writing difficulties. Speech therapy for kids helps them communicate effectively. It helps them develop meaningful social relationships, build their vocabulary, and master difficult daily situations.
Kids with articulation problems have a difficult time moving their jaw, tongue, and mouth properly. During speech therapy, they practice using enhanced mouth movements and learning to sing using melodies. There are specially-written songs for this purpose, so parents can ask their child’s therapist for appropriate songs.
Speaking is an important part of life, and speech therapy for kids can help your child develop these skills. It also helps them become more confident and thrive.
Our pediatric peech language pathologists focus their practice solely on speech therapy for kids.
What goals can speech therapy help achieve?
Improved overall communication at work and at school
A holistic healing plan after complex injuries
Improved swallowing
More confidence and reduced anxiety
Speech Therapy in Burlington – What to Expect on Your First Visit
In preparation for your first speech therapy session, we offer a free 15-minute consultation to help determine the best course of treatment. This is a more informal opportunity for you to express any concerns and ask any questions about speech therapy.
The speech therapist will look at the following factors to decide how to proceed with further sessions:
We don’t believe in “cookie-cutter” approaches. Each client at Pillars of Wellness is unique, and that’s why we aim to take the time and effort to get to know you and what you’re going through — helping you feel better while experiencing the most effective treatment possible.
What conditions can speech therapy help treat?
Our speech therapists are responsible for assessments, treatment, and consultation services to address the following:
- 5Literacy
- 5Swallowing disorders
- 5Language delays and disorders including apraxia, dysarthria, articulation/phonology, and motor speech impairment not otherwise specified
- 5Communication disorders related to autism, developmental delays, learning disabilities, stroke, brain injuries, cognitive disorders, hearing impairment, and progressive neurological diseases
- 5Voice and resonance disorders
- 5Stuttering
- 5Alternative and augmentative communication needs
- 5Psychogenic communication
- 5Structural anomalies of the speech and voice mechanism
- 5Dysphagia
Why choose Pillars of Wellness and speech therapy in Burlington?
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All our services are under one roof. To maximize recovery, the client may need an occupational therapist or a physiotherapist which are available at Pillars of Wellness.
Nurit Nadler
With over 20 years of experience, Nurit can treat both children and adults for language delay, literacy issues and acquired neurological impairments including aphasia, dysarthria, acquired apraxia, traumatic brain injury, cognitive-communication deficits, and concussion.
Alana Clayton
Alana has more than 10 years of experience working across the continuum of care (critical care, acute medicine, inpatient rehabilitation, and complex continuing care) as well as in outpatient neuro-rehabilitation and dysphagia clinics.
Breanne Ingrassia
Breanne Ingrassia is a highly experienced pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) registered with the College of Speech-Language Pathologists in Ontario, helping preschool and school-age children thrive in their communication skills. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of articulation and phonological disorders, motor speech challenges, expressive and receptive language delays, and social communication differences.
Before Your Visit
Frequently Asked Questions
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At what point should I be concerned about my child’s communication?
To help determine how your child’s communication skills are developing, follow these guiding benchmarks. Remember that every child is different and that only a professional can diagnose a speech disorder.
First words: 12-15 months Frequent two-word combinations: 21-24 months Frequent three-word combinations: 36 months Intelligible speech in conversation 90% of the time: 4 years Grammatically complete sentences most of the time: kindergarten age.
What can I do at home to assist my child’s speech development?
To encourage your child to speak, avoid overusing questions — this can make them feel pressured and anxious. Instead, comment about events as they are unfolding. Encourage taking turns when speaking, and try to avoid speaking rapidly or taking lengthy talking turns. Praise any of their efforts to communicate, including gestures, pointing, gaze, and verbal attempts.
How long will speech therapy take before my child catches up to their peers?
Generally, children with difficulty understanding language (receptive language problems) tend to require longer courses of treatment, as do children with underlying neurocognitive impairments such as autism.
How many times per week should my child have speech therapy?
How long does it take to get an appointment? Is there a waiting list?
Prices
Consultation (15 min) = Free
Speech Therapy Assessment (60 min) = $160
Follow-up session (60 min) = $150
Follow-up session (45 min) = $130
Follow-up session (30 min) = $90
Payment Options
If you have an illness or injury from a motor vehicle accident, health services may be covered under your auto insurance plan.
Extended HEalth Benefits
If you are receiving long-term disability income from an insurance program, your program may cover various health services, or you might have a work benefits package which covers a portion of the health services.
Private Services
At Pillars of Wellness we offer competitive rates within the standards of our regulatory colleges. We accept payment through cash, credit or debit. Please contact us for more details related to service fees.
Additional Speech Therapy Services
Apraxia of Speech
Parkinson’s Disease – Speak Out Program
Dysphagia
Reading, Writing And Literacy
Dysarthria Treatment
Stuttering
Language Delay and Disorder
Therapy For Brain Injury
