SPEECH THERAPY PROGRAM 2020 - TBD
WORKSHOPS and RESOURCES:Consultation sessions can be arranged on request with service partners and other agencies on request. Working Bee: Building on visual strengths - TBD GROUP SERVICES: On Hold Due to Covid Speech, language and literacy skills are often learned best during fun, engaging functional activities with peers. Family members understand and use new strategies to support these skills throughout the day when they have the opportunity to observe and practice them together. NOTE: No refunds are offered for missed group sessions. If a group program is cancelled due to low registration, participants will be notified immediately after the registration deadline and their monies refunded. If unforeseen circumstances (therapist illness; weather warnings) result in your therapist cancelling a group class, participants will be offered a make-up class. Monday morning drop-in playgroups for 0 to 5 year olds : On Hold Due to Covid A member of the SLP team will attend one playgroup session most months to:
Playgroup is all year long. (Closed holidays) Early preschool speech playgroup for 18-months to 3-year olds: On Hold Due to CovidThis popular 6-week program is available for toddlers (18 months to 3 years) and their families. Parents will observe and practice strategies to encourage clearer communication through fun play activities and routines that can be used at home. Sessions include free play, songs, stories, games, snack time and centre activities. Depending on child needs, parents are asked to bring an empty cup and appropriate snack foods and/or drinks for their children. (Finger foods are preferred.) This is also a great opportunity to practice some of the strategies presented in the Hanen “It Takes Two to Talk” program. This program will be planned and facilitated collaboratively by Michele Bennett, SLP Assistant and Marnie Paul, SLP. Participants will complete checklists before and after the group. In-person or phone SLP consultation sessions will be arranged to determine and support individual goals for all families. Children must attend with a parent or other caregiver. Other family members are also welcome. 4-6 families can be accommodated in this class. Dates: Friday Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov 1, 8 from 9:30 to 11 am Cost: $128/ EDSS member ($290 non-subsidized), including one consultation session. The SLP team may need to arrange a full speech assessment prior to this group at an additional cost of $60). To register: Early preschool speech playgroup for 2 to 3 ½ year olds: On Hold Due to Covid This popular 6-week program is available for toddlers (2 to 3 1/2 years) and their families. Parents will observe and practice strategies to encourage clearer communication through fun play activities and routines that can be used at home. For families who have attended a Hanen session, this is a great opportunity to practice some of the strategies learned. Sessions include free play, songs, stories, games, snack time and centre activities. Depending on child needs, parents are asked to bring an empty cup and appropriate snack foods and/or drinks for their children. (Finger foods are preferred.) This program will be planned and facilitated collaboratively by Michele Bennett, SLP Assistant and Marnie Paul, SLP. Participants will complete checklists before and after the group. In-person or phone SLP consultation sessions will be arranged to determine and support individual goals for all families. Children must attend with a parent or other caregiver. Other family members are also welcome. 4-6 families can be accommodated in this class. Dates: TBA Cost: TBA To Register: INDIVIDUAL SERVICES (all ages)The EDSS offers a limited number of subsidized sessions per month for members (unless reimbursed for these services through FSCD funding):
Contact Julie for speech services NOTE: Late cancellation charges for individual services are assessed at 50% of the non-subsidized rate; No call/ no show charges are 100% of the non-subsidized rate. These charges are not billable to FSCD nor to any insurance company. Refer to EDSS cancelation policy for full details. The speech team is listed in the attached document. All SLPs are registered in the province of Alberta. Some services are provided by qualified SLP Assistants with direct and indirect SLP supervision.
For optimal intervention results the family is expected to:
Cost: Dependent on type of service: Video feedback sessions Individual video feedback consultation sessions are available to provide parents of infants and preschoolers with feedback on their use of identified interaction/ communication strategies with their child. Parents must electronically submit a video of the interaction to the SLP 1-2 weeks prior to the consultation session. Cost: TBA Contact Julie for speech services Feeding and Swallowing Services EDSS partners with a Feeding and Swallowing Specialist to support feeding skills for infants and children of all ages. Interested parents please contact the Manager of Family Services, Julie. |
Agency Consultations and Services ( ALL AGES)
Consultation sessions can be arranged on request with service partners and other agencies.
From the ASAPP Website:
Many group insurance plans cover at least a portion of the cost of private services which are usually listed under “Speech Therapy”. Insurance companies may require proof that a Speech-Language Pathologist is registered with ACSLPA. Your Speech-Language Pathologist can provide your insurance company with a copy of their current practice permit. This registration indicates that an individual has met the standards required for the clinical practice of Speech-Language Pathology in the Province of Alberta.
Currently, Alberta Health Care does NOT provide coverage for private speech-language pathology services.
In some circumstances, fees have been covered for individuals receiving assistance through government funding (e.g. Program Unit Funding – PUF, Human Resources and Child Welfare, Services to Children).
Canada Revenue Agency considers fees paid to a private Speech-Language Pathologist to be a tax-deductible medical expense.