What is Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)?
Our Speech Therapy Approach at Hope Autism Services
At Hope Autism Services, SLP is not a one-size-fits-all program—it’s tailored to your child and your family.
- We start by listening to your concerns and getting to know your child’s strengths, challenges, and daily routines.
- Our Speech-Language Pathologists complete a thorough assessment and create an individualized, goal-focused plan.
- We use play-based, child-centred, and trauma-informed practices, always respecting your child’s pace, preferences, and emotional safety.
- We work closely with parents, caregivers, and our multidisciplinary team (ABA, OT, and more) to keep everyone on the same page and support consistent progress across settings.
Our focus is not just on words, but on connection—helping your child feel understood and empowered to express themselves.
How SLP at Hope Can Help Your Child
SLP services at Hope Autism Services can help your child:
- Build functional communication: Use sounds, words, gestures, pictures, or AAC devices to ask for what they need, make choices, and share ideas.
- Understand language more easily: Follow directions, answer questions, and understand everyday conversations at home, school, and in the community.
- Improve speech clarity: Work on specific sounds, pronunciation, and speech patterns so your child can be more easily understood by others.
- Strengthen social communication: Learn how to greet others, take turns in conversation, stay on topic, and read basic social cues to support friendships.
- Develop early communication and play skills: Build foundational skills like joint attention, imitation, turn-taking, and pretend play in a fun, supportive way.
- Explore and use AAC when helpful: Introduce and support tools such as picture symbols, communication books, or speech-generating devices to give your child a consistent, reliable way to communicate.
- Support you as a parent or caregiver: Receive practical strategies you can use during everyday routines—mealtimes, playtime, car rides—so communication practice feels natural and ongoing.
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Timings
- Morning Sessions:
- 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Afternoon Sessions:
- 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Compassionate, high-quality support for children with autism, delivered by experienced and dedicated professionals.
Included Services
- 1:1 therapy with a Behavior Clinician, supervised by a BCBA
- Ongoing clinical supervision and oversight by a Registered Behavior Analyst (RBA)
- Individualized assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan based on priority goals
- Consultation with a Speech-Language Pathologist (as needed)
- Consultation with an Occupational Therapist (as needed)
- Opportunities for social interaction and group activities
- Regular parent/caregiver updates, with the option to observe sessions
- Progress tracking via Hi-Rasmus software, with unlimited access for parents/caregivers (fee applies)
- Parent/caregiver coaching for continued support at home
Each therapy session is personalized to meet your child’s unique needs and is guided by the goals established in collaboration with your clinical team. Sessions may focus on a variety of skill areas, including but not limited to:
Communication skills (e.g., expressive and receptive language, social communication)
Daily living skills (e.g., dressing, hygiene, self-care)
Toileting (e.g., toilet training, increasing independence)
Feeding skills (e.g., expanding food variety, improving self-feeding)
Reducing challenging behaviors (e.g., self-injury, aggression, property destruction)
School readiness and learning skills (e.g., attending to tasks, following instructions, transitioning between activities)
And more!
Each session is structured to maximize learning and progress while keeping your child engaged in a supportive and positive environment.
To begin the registration process, you can:
Fill out our online form available at Hope Autism Services Contact Us or Call us directly at 905-890-4673. You can also email us at in**@********sm.ca
What happens after I submit the form?
Once your form has been submitted, you will be placed in a queue to receive a follow-up call from one of our staff members. During this call, we will discuss your child’s needs, answer any questions, and outline the next steps for creating an action plan.
Are spots guaranteed once I submit the form?
No, spaces are limited and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Your registration is not final until it has been reviewed and confirmed by our Senior Therapist.
If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out—we’re here to help!
Please pack a backpack for your child that includes:
Nut-free and shellfish-free snacks
A water bottle
A change of clothes
If your child needs any additional items, your clinical team will discuss them with you before the start date.
If your child requires medication during their session, please inform the intake team before completing your registration.