How do i know if my child needs Speech Therapy?

Consult Speech Works if your child is having trouble in the following areas:

  • Reaching developmental milestones

  • Pronouncing sounds or being understood by others

  • Understanding words, grammar or sentences

  • Using words, grammar or sentences

  • Answering and asking wh- questions (who, what, where, when, why)

  • Reading and writing

  • Playing, interacting or conversing with others

  • Forming or maintaining relationships

  • Engaging in social situations

  • Participating in the classroom

  • Listening and concentrating

  • Demonstrating challenging or repetitive behaviours

Our Services

  • Speech

    The production and pronunciation of speech sounds. This requires coordinating the vocal cords, articulators (lips, tongue, teeth, palate) and the respiratory system.

  • Receptive language

    The ability to understand and comprehend spoken or written language. It involves listening and processing vocabulary, grammar and sentences.

  • Expressive language

    The ability to convey thoughts, ideas and emotions through spoken or written language. It involves expressing and using vocabulary, grammar and sentences.

  • Literacy

    The skills required to decode written language (reading) and encode ideas into written form (writing). These skills are essential for effective communication and learning.

  • Phonological Awareness

    The recognition that sounds make up words in spoken language. It includes skills like rhyming, blending, segmenting and manipulating sounds.

  • Fluency

    The smooth and effortless flow of speech with the absence of dysfluencies, such as stuttering. It is formed from various components, such as rhythm, rate and continuity

  • Social Skills

    The skills required to effectively interact with others in social settings. These skills are crucial for building and maintaining relationships, and participating in the community.

  • Multi Modal Communication

    The use of alternate means for individuals with complex communication needs to communicate. This may involve visual aids, sign language or communication devices.