FREE Speech and Language Screening Tests

The ability to communicate is the most important of all human survival skills. Our capacity to speak, listen and relate to other human beings will determine, more than any other factor, the quality of our lives. Yet, about ten percent of all children struggle with basic speech and language skills. They are at high risk for social, emotional, educational and, eventually, vocational failure. Early identification and treatment is the key to preventing unnecessary hardship in a child's life.

Concerned about your child's communication skills? Are you unsure if there is a problem? London Speech & Language Centre is pleased to offer FREE speech & language screening tests Mondays from 3:30 to 5:00pm. These are brief and help determine the need for a full speech & language assessment. Please call the Center to book an appointment.

Workshops

London Speech and Language Centre is pleased to offer education workshops on childhood communication and learning disorders. A list of specific workshops follows. Workshops can be provided both in centre and off site to your group. We can also customize any workshop to meet specific needs. Our professional staff, many with adjunct professor status at the University of Western Ontario, is well qualified to answer all of your questions.

More Than Just Talking:
Early Identification & Treatment of Childhood Speech-Language Delays  

About ten percent of children demonstrate speech and language delays that place them in the high- risk category for literacy and learning problems. Early intervention is the key to preventing academic, social and educational failure. This workshop describes common forms of communication impairment, speech-language pathology assessment strategies, early warning signs, referral indicators and speech-language facilitation strategies suitable for parents and educators.

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Square Pegs In Round Holes:
Helping Students with Language-based Learning Disabilities

Language disorders are associated with most learning disabilities, constituting the largest handicapping condition in schools today.  In the current educational climate, it is critical that parents and educators understand the needs of these students and how to work with them. This workshop describes the characteristics of language-based learning disabilities as well as speech-language pathology and special education assessment and intervention strategies.  Practice strategies that will help students cope with the demands of school and make the most out of all of their learning experiences.

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Children Who Tune Out:
Helping Students with ADD and CAPD Succeed in School and Life

At least half of students with ADD and CAPD have associated language and learning impairments.  Additional challenges with listening, organizational skills and memory must be considered when helping students cope with everyday demands at home and school.  Learn more about the unique learning needs of students with attention and learning difficulties, and discuss practical strategies for modifying the home and school environment to maximize learning and social-emotional adjustment.

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Cracking the Code:
Early Identification & Treatment of Childhood Literacy Delays

Learning to read has important life-long implications.  Most children “crack the code” by grade one; however, the foundation for reading success is formed long before this time.  Phonemic (sound) awareness, an area of assessment and treatment focus for speech-language pathologists, is one of the most important early indicators of literacy development in 5-8 year old children.  This workshop provides details on childhood literacy development, early warning signs for literacy delays and impairments, and intervention strategies to help 6-8 year olds who struggle with reading and writing skills.