Many of the clients we serve have complex needs in a variety of areas. When we work together, we can best devise strategies that overlap all areas for best outcomes.

Here are some examples:
A child with sensory processing needs benefits from the assistance of an OT to become more regulated so he can focus and learn during language activities.

A child with delayed fine motor skills can work on those skills during a speech-language session with input from the OT.

An individual with difficulty understanding language might require strategies from the SLP in order to successfully complete the tasks that the OT is asking.

A youth with difficulties with reading and writing will often make faster gains with an integrated approach; the OT works on the fine motor components such as pencil grip and letter formation, while the SLP works on reading comprehension and organization of ideas when writing.

Adults with developmental delays frequently benefit from the efforts of the OT to increase their involvement in meaningful activities, which then creates a foundation for the development of communication skills.

Our therapy assistants rock! While they are not allowed under professional guidelines to assess clients, assistants are masters at implementing goals from the SLP, OT, or both.

Deciding on the best service delivery model is a team decision, which is ultimately made by the client and/or the family. The frequency of services is determined by a combination of factors: severity of the needs, potential for change through direct treatment, complementary services provided by other agencies, cost and budget.

Services can range from: assessment with recommendations only, annual updates, monthly consultation, up to once or twice weekly sessions.

Yes, we do! We do run groups to target a variety of areas: articulation or language difficulties, fine motor, writing skills, social skills, executive functions, etc.

Many of our groups consist of clients who have participated in individual therapy and are generalizing those skills to a group dynamic.

We also offer other groups which anyone can inquire about and register for. Please check out our “Coming Events” link for additional information.

No, we do not. However, Speak Freely Therapy Services has a long-standing history of working with numerous agencies and individuals that provide IBI. We do provide behavioural consultation and support, but not at the level of intensive intervention.

While we offer individual assessment and treatment for teens, they often thrive in a group setting with their peers.  To that end, we have facilitated groups for individuals with Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorders with very positive results.  Contact us to see how we can best support your teenager.