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London Speech and Language Centre
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London Speech & Language Centre
1589 Fanshawe Park Road EastLondon Ontario, N5X 3Z9, 519-642-7370
www.londonspeech.com, [email protected]
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Communication
The most critical human function allowing full participation in society
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Why is communication so Vital?
Primary way to build human relationships
Principal means of organizing behaviour
Central to cognitive & academic development, especially literacy
Impacts job-finding & retention
Influences social acceptability & popularity
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Communication difficulties can affect every aspect
of a person’s daily function.
Early intervention is criticalin preventing social,
emotional, academic and vocational failure.
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Impact of CommunicationDisorders (CDs)Literacy failure
Increase in school drop-out rates (45% for CDs vs. 23% for non-impaired)
Unsuspected language disorders are 10 x more likely in kids with behavior problems
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High Incidence of CDs among individuals with…Learning disabilities ADHD / CAPDHearing lossAutism spectrum disorders Intellectual disabilityEmotional disturbanceEnvironment deprivation
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Facts about Language DisordersLargest handicapping condition in schools
Affects 6 -10% of all students
Possible long-term problems with relationships, education and self-esteem
Higher incidence for boys
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Reading & Language Disorders
Most poor readers have a history of spoken language problems
73% of 2nd graders with poor reading have phonemic awareness or spoken language problems in kindergarten
If a child is not a fluent reader by Grade 4 they will struggle into adulthood
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Our Mission
To maximize the social, emotional, educational and vocational advancement
of children & adults with communication
and learning challenges.
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Speech-Language Pathologists’ Role Prevention
& Early Intervention
AssessmentCognitive-communication skillsSpeech, language, voice, fluencyReading, writing, spelling
TreatmentIndividualGroupConsultationSchool and community-based programs
Advocacy& Research
Public Education
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Who Do We Serve?
Preschool childrenSchool-aged childrenAdolescentsAdultsSeniors
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Benefits of Early Intervention
Improved social skillsBetter behavior Improved self-help skillsBetter problem-solving and reasoning Improved learning abilitiesReduced need for special services in school
The earlier we start, the better the outcome!
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Speech & Language DevelopmentSound Acquisition
Age:
3 to 4 years: m, b, n, t, p, d, k, g, w, h and vowels
5 to 6 years: sh, ch, l, l blends
7 years: v, j, th, s, z, r, s, blends, r blends
Vocabulary and Sentences
12 to 18 months: first words
2 years: 2 word sentences
3 years: 3 to 4 word sentences; 400 to 900 word vocabulary
5 years: Rapid advancement in language skills.
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11 Response to verbal directions.2. Talks too little or too much.3. Avoidance of social situations.11 Development of basic concepts.11 Reading or spelling.6. Trouble analyzing & integrating information (spoken or written).11 Sequencing ideas or generating questions (organized &
appropriate to situations).8. Trouble with figurative language, e.g. “Cut it out!”11 Understanding or use of vocabulary; overuse of nonspecific
words, e.g. “stuff”.111 Ability to identify main ideas in oral or written descriptions.11. Poor use of pronouns, e.g. “Dad and John came over. He laughed”.12. Incomplete or disorderly written work.13. Disorganized, impulsive, rigid, immature or easily frustrated.
Red Flags for Language Disorders inSchool Age Children
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Tyke TalkPreschool services London, Strathroy, Woodstock, St. ThomasNo doctor’s referral necessary(519) 663-5317 x2224
Child Parent Resource InstituteChildren with multiple challengesDoctor’s referral is required(519) 858-2775
Speech-Language Pathology Services London and Region
UWO Speech & Hearing ClinicAll agesNo doctor’s referral needed (519) 661-2021
Public & Catholic School BoardsSchool age servicesContact your school principal
PRIVATELondon Speech & Language CentreAll agesNo doctor’s referral neededFunded programs available(519) 642-7370 or 1-800-456-2848
OHIP COVERED
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Publicly Funded Services
“Too many,
-OAFCCD Fact Sheet
for too little”
wait too long,
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Who Are We?
Speech-Language PathologistsSpecial Education TeachersCommunication Disorders AssistantsEarly Childhood Educators
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ConvenienceNo waiting lists
Seen within 2 weeks of referral
Flexible hours (i.e. after-school and Saturdays)
School break programs (March, Christmas, Summer holidays)
Community-based (i.e. in-home, in-school) services
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LSLCServices for Kids Services for Adults
Speech-Language Pathology Assessment
Academic Tutoring
•Individual
•Groups
“Talk it Up” and “Read it Up” Saturday
Programs
“Talk About Fun” School Break Camps
Workshops (free LSLC talks, low cost training workshops)
Acquired Brain Injury
Rehabilitation
Academic Testing & Advocacy
Voice Assessment & Therapy
Stuttering Assessment and
Therapy
Accent Reduction
Literacy Assessment &
TherapyCognitive-
Communication Assessment
Speech-Language Assistant Therapy
Educational Assessment &
Advocacy
Speech-Language Therapy
Academic Tutoring
Cognitive Communication Assessment & Treatment
Speech-Language Therapy
Parent/Teacher
Consultation
Therapy Assistant Services
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Unique Programs
“Talk About Fun” Camps (3-12 yr olds)Educational Assessment & ConsultationAdvocacyAcademic TutoringFast ForWord Public Workshops
Communication Disorders AssistantsAcquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation “Talk it Up” Saturday Program (3-8 yr olds)“Read it Up” Saturday Program (7-12 yr olds)
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Fees
Employee/Health BenefitsChild Disability BenefitsNative Band OfficesAuto Insurance (for accidents)LSLC Funding
Often covered by:
Initial consultation visits
are free!
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Group Benefits
“Speech-Language Pathologist”
“Speech Therapist”
“Other Health Services”
Look for…
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Tax CreditAll testing, therapy and tutoring payments (not covered by third party insurance or employee benefits), may qualify as a medical expense on your tax return.