Individual Services
November 2020 Update
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, individual speech-language services are primarily being offered through telehealth. Sessions take place on a secure video platform. Because of the nature of this medium, sessions are generally 30-45 minutes long, and are charged at a rate of $80 per session.
If telepractice is not a good fit for the type of treatment of assessment your child requires, individual appointments will be held at my home (in Edmonton, near Bonnie Doon). Office visits are $90 for 45 minutes. The following precautions will be followed:
Report writing will be billed at a rate of $135/hour.
Payments can be made by cash or cheque (payable at the time of service), or by e-transfer or credit card. A receipt will be provided for all services, which may be eligible for reimbursement through employer benefit plans.
A parent or caregiver must participate in each session with the child. Siblings are welcome.
Possible goal areas include:
Cancellation policy:
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, individual speech-language services are primarily being offered through telehealth. Sessions take place on a secure video platform. Because of the nature of this medium, sessions are generally 30-45 minutes long, and are charged at a rate of $80 per session.
If telepractice is not a good fit for the type of treatment of assessment your child requires, individual appointments will be held at my home (in Edmonton, near Bonnie Doon). Office visits are $90 for 45 minutes. The following precautions will be followed:
- You will complete a COVID-19 screening before each session. If anyone in your family has symptoms, you will be asked to cancel or move to a video session. There will be no cancelation fee.
- Sessions will be outside in the backyard when client/weather allows.
- Time will be scheduled between sessions to allow for cleaning and so families don't overlap in the waiting area.
- For older clients, a distance of 2 meters will be maintained during treatment. I will be wearing a mask as a general rule. In situations where I need my mouth to be visible, I will maintain a distance of 2 meters. I also have a face shield which could be used in these situations.
- All equipment, toys, and materials will be cleaned and sanitized between clients. Most toys and books have been removed from my office to facilitate cleaning.
- A maximum of one adult will attend with each child. No siblings at this time, please. Parents will be asked to wear a mask for the duration of their visit.
- Hand sanitizer will be available at the door, and the client bathroom is ready with soap and individual towels. Please clean your hands and your child's hands before and after each session.
Report writing will be billed at a rate of $135/hour.
Payments can be made by cash or cheque (payable at the time of service), or by e-transfer or credit card. A receipt will be provided for all services, which may be eligible for reimbursement through employer benefit plans.
A parent or caregiver must participate in each session with the child. Siblings are welcome.
Possible goal areas include:
- Understanding language (receptive language),
- Using language (expressive language),
- Clear speech and use of speech sounds,
- Phonological awareness,
- Communication/social skills,
- Fluency (stuttering),
- Oral rest posture (i.e., tongue position and related swallowing concerns)
Cancellation policy:
- No cancellation fee in the case of illness of emergency,
- For missed sessions, a cancellation fee of 50% will be charged.
