Wordplay provides assessment, treatment, and consultation in both speech-language pathology and occupational therapy across the lifespan.
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Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy (OT) is defined as the “art and science of enabling engagement in everyday living through occupation” (Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, CAOT). In this field, the term “occupation” refers to anything that occupies your time.
So, what does this mean for children? OTs can assess their function and apply interventions to help children successfully participate in life. This means we might help a child with their ability to play, do extracurricular activities, play sports, participate in school, complete hygiene tasks, and anything else that is meaningful to them. And we do all of this through targeting their underlying skills of gross and fine motor skills, sensory processing, executive functioning, and emotional regulation.
If your child has difficulty with:
- Toileting
- Dressing themselves
- Eating
- Having appropriate emotional reactions
- Has clear sensory sensitivities or aversions
- Making and keeping friends
- Staying organized
- Holding a pencil
- Writing
Then they may benefit from working with an OT. If you’re still unsure, please get in touch, and our OTs will happily do a complimentary 15-minute phone call to determine if OT is right for you and your child.
Speech Language Pathology
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) is a specialized field focused on assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication disorders and swallowing difficulties. Our SLPs work with individuals across the lifespan, from infants to older adults, to enhance their communication skills and quality of life. This includes children with developmental disorders and delays, individuals on the Autism Spectrum, those who have suffered from stroke or brain injury, and more. The areas of practice that our SLP team targets include:
- Articulation and phonological disorders (i.e. speech sounds)
- Language disorders
- Fluency disorders (e.g., stuttering)
- Voice disorders
- Cognitive-communication disorders (i.e. executive function challenges)
- Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
- Social communication skills
- Play and interaction abilities
Trainings & Professional Development
Our training and professional development options cater to professionals, caregivers, and educators alike. We offer a diverse range of opportunities, from parent workshops to staff trainings, including continuing education credits for Early Childhood Educators (ECE). Our expert-led sessions cover topics within speech pathology and occupational therapy, such as language facilitation strategies, augmentative and alternative communication workshops, sensory regulation training, and more. Whether you’re seeking to enhance your team’s knowledge or provide specialized training, we’re here to help. Reach out today to inquire about hiring a clinician to provide a tailored training for your team.
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Contact us today, and let’s start a conversation about how we can support you on your journey to improved speech, language, and occupational well-being.
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Professional Accreditation
Rest assured, our Speech Language Pathologists are licensed with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of British Columbia (Phone: 604-742-6380), and our Occupational Therapists are registered with the College of Occupational Therapists in British Columbia (Phone: 250-386-6822). Should you ever encounter concerns that persist, our commitment to your well-being extends to reporting such matters to the corresponding regulatory body.