Staff in Speech-Language Pathology Services are graduates of accredited University programs with Master’s Degrees, and are regulated by the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) . They can also choose to be members of Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) .
The role of the Speech-Language Pathologist is to problem-solve alongside educators and caregivers to develop programming ideas and strategies to enhance language and literacy opportunities for students. Services focus on younger students in the kindergarten and primary grades with a commitment to early intervention, prevention, and innovative programs while honouring the lived experience and identities of students and their families.
Speech-Language Pathologists support students in the following areas:
- speech (articulation, stuttering and voice)
- oral language (comprehension and expression)
- early literacy
- intervention
- augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
- social communication
For more information, please contact the principal of your home school or refer to the Guide to Speech-Language Pathology Services for Parents/Guardians/Caregivers .