Speech and Language Services

• Initial Assessments for children 6 years and under , follow up sessions and consultations via telepractice since COVID 19 and in my office at 555 Legget Drive, Suite 216 Kanata North Business Park only when it is safe to do so
• 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 sessions are 30-50 minutes (including paper work and discussion of progress and homework)​ depending on the age of the child and speech/language need
• 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 within close proximity to office 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 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 staffl) with parent permission