Application
Referral required
Current clients - Speak with child's therapist about referral and fill out referral questionnaire together
Non-current clients - Fill out questionnaire together with community therapist * families should call if they don't have a community therapist
Eligibility / Target Population
Children and youth who are unable to communicate effectively trough speech and writing
Face-to-Face Communication - People who are non-verbal or who are verbal but are not understood and are purposefully using 20+ symbols for their daily needs
Face-to-Face Communication - Access - People who are non-verbal or not understood and have difficulty physically reaching or pointing symbols which affects the number of symbols they use to communicate * must have known preferences and be using symbols to intentionally communicate
Writing - People who have a physical disability that affects their ability to write and/or type, and have the literacy skills to write and have home writing needs but are unable to use pencil and paper and are unable to use a standard keyboard and mouse
Fees
Set fees * publicly-funded services available to those who are eligible * funding may be available throug the Assistive Devices Program
Languages
English
Area Served
Southwestern Ontario
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Assessment and consultation services for children and youth who are unable to communicate effectively using speech or writing * services provided speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, communication disorders assistants, rehabilitation technologists, and a written communication instructor * clinicians may prescribe a variety of augmentative strategies, including technology to support face-to-face and written communication that be can be bought or leases for home and community use
