Speech-Language Program
Speech and Language Services are offered at our centre, at the DCS Early Learning Program/Preschool, or at a community daycare or preschool. Home therapy sessions are available to children from birth to school entry age. Sessions with the Speech-Language Pathologist are approximately one hour long, and are scheduled on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, depending on the child's needs.
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individual sessions
The DCS Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are experts at helping families maximize language and communication opportunities in the home. Through discussions with the family, the SLPs will design and implement language lessons for the unique needs of the individual child and family. Through the week, these lessons, which are flexible and applicable to day-to-day situations and settings, can be reviewed and practiced. The SLP will provide communication tools, support and reinforcement that is mindful of the rapid and ever-changing needs of the growing child, and the family.
The DCS Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are experts at helping families maximize language and communication opportunities in the home. Through discussions with the family, the SLPs will design and implement language lessons for the unique needs of the individual child and family. Through the week, these lessons, which are flexible and applicable to day-to-day situations and settings, can be reviewed and practiced. The SLP will provide communication tools, support and reinforcement that is mindful of the rapid and ever-changing needs of the growing child, and the family.
audiology support
If requested by the family, the SLPs will attend audiology appointments with the family. When a cochlear implant is being considered for a child, the SLPs can accompany the family to the preliminary meetings with the cochlear implant team, and help with explanations and provide support. SLPs can and will attend mapping sessions post-implantation, and continue to monitor speech and language progress. |
Deaf Children's Society of BC is now offering private Speech & Language Therapy services for ALL children (regardless of hearing level) birth to age eighteen. Please click on the posters below for further information. If you are interested in setting up free 30 minute initial consultation, please contact ischum@deafchildren.bc.ca or call the office at 604.525.6056