Play-based, pediatric therapy now available!
From speech-language pathology to physio and occupational therapy, our sessions are designed with your child’s age and enjoyment in mind to most effectively engage them in their development goals.
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)
Potential interventions include (but are not limited to) the following:
Articulation therapy: targeting specific speech sounds that your child may struggle with
Expressive language: improving your child’s vocabulary as well as their ability to use words and form sentences
Receptive language: improving your child’s ability to understand words and sentences and follow directions
Fluency: Assists with flow, accuracy, proper pronunciation, and stuttering
Social Interaction and Thinking
Parent / Caregiver Coaching
Our therapist is certified in specialized interventions such as The Lidcombe Program, Lee Silverman Voice Therapy, and Hanen’s “It Takes Two to Talk”.
“Helping parents learn practical strategies to help their children learn and develop language naturally through day to day life.
Hanen certified therapists are trained in working with young children and their parents using evidence based strategies and the latest early language research.”
For more information on SLP assessment and 1-on-1 sessions, or to be notified about future parent courses, please email admin@legacyrehab.ca.
Physiotherapy (PT)
Potential interventions include (but are not limited to) the following:
Balance / Postural control
Bilateral Coordination / Gross Motor Coordination / Motor Planning
Body Awareness
Core strengthening
Crossing Midline
Increased Range-of-Motion
Parent / Caregiver Coaching
Hand-Eye Coordination
Occupational Therapy (OT)
Potential interventions include (but are not limited to) the following:
Attention / Listening Skills
Balance / Postural control
Bilateral / Fine / Gross Motor Coordination / Motor Planning
Body Awareness
Core strengthening
Crossing Midline
Pre-printing shapes / Handwriting / Hand Dominance / Pencil Control
Dressing Skills
Emotional Regulation / Sensory Strategies / Social Skills / Play Skills
Executive Functioning / Follow Directions / Sequencing
Feeding Skills / Tactile Sensitivity
Grasp Development / Dexterity
Scissor Skills
Visual Perceptual Skills
Parent / Caregiver Coaching
Our team is available in both private & school settings.
Our OT team is also available to teach fine motor skills as a classroom program in school settings.
Ask us about our 4-6 week programs designed for full classes to look at letter sizing, cutting skills, sensory regulation and more!
*note: We Direct bill to FSCD
Book an assessment to get started.
A detailed assessment will provide an understanding of what your child’s needs are. From there, we can develop functional and meaningful goals personalized to your family.
When to refer a kindergarten child…
To a Speech Language Pathologist
They should be able to:
Speak clearly enough so that most people understand what they say.
Articulate most speech sounds. May be missing ‘r’ and ‘th’ but all other sounds should be in by the end of age 4.
Answer simple yes/no questions.
Answer questions like, “What did you have for lunch today?”
Retell a story or talk about something they did.
Take turns talking and keep a conversation going.
Show interest in and start conversations.
Follow 1–2 simple directions in a row.
Listen to and understand stories.
Follow a simple conversation.
To a Physiotherapist
Toe walking (toes in or toes out)
Clumsy, dropping items
Problems with balance
Difficulties walking, running, kicking, throwing
Coordination difficulties
To an Occupational Therapist
Difficulties with hand-eye coordination
Issues with Fine motor skills: holding a pencil, forming letters, cutting skills, zipping, buttoning, donning/doffing clothing, etc.
Sensory needs: toe walking, bumps into items, seeks touch, textures, rough play, overly wiggly.
Social skills
Difficulty being part of the classroom/group plan
Difficulty with transitioning