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First, speak to your physician or local hospital about available services. The CCAC funds many rehab services as well, www.oaccac.on.ca.   You can also get information at the provincial websites:  Ontario Physiotherapy Association., www.opa.on.ca, 416-322-6866 and Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists, www.osot.on.ca .

 

The Ontario Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists has a private practice referral line, 1-877-740-6009 or search directly at www.osla.on.ca, click “Find a Practitioner”.

Exceptionalities Speech Language Pathologists offer private therapy services.

First, speak with your school principle who can link you to your school board therapy consultant.  They provide some services in school, as well as referring appropriate children on to the OHIP funded CCAC therapy services.  You can get more information on CCAC therapy services at: www.ccac-ont.ca, 1-888-470-2222 or the main Ontario site www.oaccac.on.ca

 

 

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

You can access the Preschool Speech and Language Program, which is funded by OHIP.  Ask your family physician for more information, or contact them directly at: York Region branch, 1-888-703-5437 www.beyond-words.org,  and in Toronto,  416-338-8255, www.tpsls.on.ca.  Exceptionalities’ Speech Language Pathologists offer private preschool therapy services.

 

 

 

 

 I think my  preschool child may require speech therapy services.  What do I do now?

 I’ve been told my school age child requires speech /physio/occupational therapy services. What  funded options are available?

The publicly funded service in my area has a long wait list.  How do I find a Speech-Language Pathologist who provides private practice services in my area?

 I need information regarding physiotherapy and/or occupational therapy services.  Who do I ask?

Speak to your family physician for referral to funded programs in your area, including the CCAC.  If sufficient services are not funded for your area of need, you can also go to the Ontario Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists private practice referral site, www.osla.on.ca, click “Find a Practitioner” or call 1-877-740-6009. 

 My parent/adult  partner requires speech therapy services.  What is available?