Covid-19 Information

During the Covid-19 pandemic, speech-language therapy will be offered remotely, through telepractice.

This action is in keeping with the recommendation of the College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists of Ontario, which advises that SLP services that can be delivered virtually should continue to be offered this way.

While teletherapy meets the needs of the vast majority of clients, some may prefer, or benefit further from, face-to-face sessions in the clinic. Please be assured that careful planning is currently underway for the safe and gradual resumption of on-site services. As per The Ontario Ministry of Health, the following steps will be taken at that time:

• Office visits will be offered on an individual bases, depending on a client’s specific clinical need.
• Appointment times will be scattered to allow for frequent sanitization of toys, equipment, and surfaces.
• A limited number of people will be allowed in the office at the same time. Only one caregiver may accompany a child to the appointment; siblings and/or other family members will not be permitted.
• All clients and accompanying caregivers must complete a COVID-19 screening and have their temperature taken upon entry.
• Masks will be worn.
• Physical distancing will be observed, whenever possible.
• Clients may be seated behind a plexiglass barrier.
• Food/drinks will not be permitted in the clinic.

Even though future access to the clinic will be restricted to individuals who pass both COVID-19 and temperature screenings, flexibility in timing and the need for remote sessions will be necessary once limited in-person visits are underway. When on-site visits resume, teletherapy will continue to be available, and in most cases, preferable.