Feeding
Pediatric feeding disorder is when a child’s feeding skills are not keeping up with their age, and they take in less food because of it. A first feeding visit is a bedside swallow exam.
Services
Feeding, speech, and communication
Specialized services include paediatric feeding and swallowing, AAC, paediatric dysarthria, and childhood apraxia of speech. We also support autistic children with a neuroaffirming approach.
Speech
Different speech sound disorders need different treatment. We assess first, then use approaches such as Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing for childhood apraxia of speech.
AAC
Augmentative and alternative communication is for anyone who cannot share all of their thoughts and needs with speech alone. AAC works with speech. It does not replace it.
Autism
Comfort and a sense of security come first. We follow the child’s lead, use total communication, and keep mealtimes responsive rather than pressured.
Working with your team
We collaborate with families, physicians, occupational therapists, and school teams. If your child has had a swallow study, send the report before the first session.
Fees
Many of our fees are below the Ontario rate recommended by Speech-Language and Audiology Canada. Funding options include OAP, insurance receipts, and tax credits.