Speech and Language Services

• Initial assessments and consultations, virtually, for children 6 years and under , and follow up sessions via Virtual Care Sessions
• Assessments for children under 36 months typically involve an initial phone call and follow up with a secure video session with the child and parent engaged in various play activities 
• Follow-up virtual therapy sessions are 30-50 minutes, depending on the age of the child and speech/language reason for call
• Assessments for children over the age of 3 years can range from 1-3 hours depending on the age of the child and the assessment being done
• Written reports are provided upon request for an additional fee 
• Consults provided to families with children in childcare centres when the health crisis ends and when my schedule allows
• Parent Coaching with children (under 36 months) is provided to help families learn and utilize important early language stimulation strategies based on the Hanen parent education programmes (Mary-Jane is a Hanen Certified SLP)
• Liaise by phone with preschool and childcare or school staff, First Words, School Based Rehabilitation Services (formerly the LHINS), CHEO Autism Programme, CTC, allied health professionals in private practice (OT, PT Psychology and Medical staff) with parent permission