Remote Services for Families

How do I get started?

You may have questions about your child’s speech, language, and literacy development or you may be ready to get started with a treatment and support plan. Contact me to set up an initial consultation.

Initial Consultation

Once contacting me, I will set up a meeting time that is convenient for you through video conferencing. During this 10 minute consultation, you will have a chance to meet me and we can discuss the services you are looking for. I would love to meet your child during this time as well!

What does intervention/therapy look like?

Currently, I am offering remote sessions for those who prefer this method. Some sessions may be done in person, as needed (e.g. formal assessments or to accommodate particular family/child needs)

Remote Services

Most children thrive and make great gains via remote services, as long as the appropriate supports are in place such as appropriate set-up, an adult near by or participating, etc.

For younger children, play-based therapy can continue to be tailored to your child’s individual needs with necessary support from the parent/guardian.

For school-aged clients, a support person may only need to log the child into the platform and ensure they are seated in favorable learning conditions. For other clients, a support person may take a more active role in assisting the SLP with the session.

If you have further questions about remote services, click here to see the position paper from Speech-Language & Audiology Canada.

In-Person Services

Face-to-face services may be necessary for some families or clients. If this is necessary, we can arrange time to discuss protocols and precautions, as mandated by AHS.

Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists has also provided information, specific to COVID-19 and guidelines for practicing during a pandemic.

What is the structure of an intervention/therapy session?

This really depends! Some considerations include: goals and priorities, age of the child, and the child’s preferences or interests. Time may be spent providing intervention in the areas of speech/articulation development, language development, and in literacy skill development. A session may include goals in all three areas (speech, language, literacy) or may include multiple goals in one or two areas.

How do you determine goals and what information is needed to develop a support plan?

Prior to our first intervention/therapy session, we will schedule an informal evaluation of your child’s speech, language, and literacy skill development. This will include a variety of screening measures and informal assessments. Information collected will help determine goals, prioritize intervention targets, and will help us to develop a support plan that fits you and your child. If a more formal and standardized assessment is recommended, this process will be discussed.