Speech and Language Pathology

Speech & Language Pathology

We work to help all children participate with their peers and their families in all the activities available to them in community and home life. We work closely with families to identify the goals for their child that are important to them.

Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) offers services to support the following areas:

Non-verbal communication and early communication (ex. Gestures, babbling)
Verbal communication (ex. Using words, combining words, saying sounds clearly)
Alternative and Augmentative Communication aka “AAC”
Understanding (ex. Following directions, responding to questions)
Storytelling
Play skills
Pre-Literacy and Literacy skills
Social negotiation
Feeding Concerns (ex. Gagging/choking, difficulty starting solids etc.)
Other areas where speech-language pathology is recommended

We offer the following services:

Assessment/Consultation
Individual therapy
Group therapy
Parent education
Community education
Home, community and/or Centre-based visits

Note: Speech therapy services in some areas are provided in conjunction with the Interior Health Authority (IHA) Penticton Health Centre. Referrals for speech therapy can be made at either the Child Development Centre or the Health Centre.

Referrals may be made by filling out a South Okanagan & Similkameen Early Childhood Services referral form. Forms are available from your doctor’s office, public health nurses, Ministry of Children & Family Development office, Infant Development Program, at the Child Development Centre, or by clicking the referral form link below.