Speech & Language Therapy
Successful communication, whether it be verbal and/or nonverbal, is critical for adequate social, emotional and academic development. Making Strides is dedicated to providing high-quality speech and language services to help our clients develop the necessary skills to become effective, confident and successful communicators. Our experienced Speech-Language Pathologists use evidence-based treatment methods and techniques to ensure the best outcomes for our clients’ unique needs.
Some of the conditions we treat include:
- Articulation deficits and speech sound disorders
- Phonological Disorders
- Receptive and Expressive language disorders and delays
- Childhood Apraxia of speech
- Fluency/stuttering
- Pragmatic and social language challenges
- Learning disabilities
- Communication improvements
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy focuses on improving a child’s fine motor skills, visual motor skills, sensory integration and ADL skills. Occupational therapy can work on improving the following:
- Fine motor skills
- Upper extremity strength
- Coordination
- Attention and focus
- Body awareness
- Safety awareness
- Sensory processing
- Visual perception
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy helps a child achieve age-appropriate gross motor skills, improve their overall level of function and increase their independence when negotiating their environment. Through therapy and play, a child can improve their mobility and achieve their optimal level of motor function, allowing them to function safely and appropriately.
Physical therapy can work on improving the following:
- Jumping skills
- Overall strength
- Overall balance
- Motor planning skills
- Coordination
- Endurance
- Ball playing skills
- Flexibility
- Stair negotiation skills
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Counselling
We provide compassionate counselling services tailored to children with learning difficulties, helping them build confidence, resilience, and emotional well-being. Our qualified professionals work closely with families to create a holistic support system that nurtures each child’s unique strengths.
Counselling can work on improving the following:
- Supporting families with strategies to reinforce progress at home and school
- Strengthening self-esteem and confidence
- Developing positive coping strategies for frustration and stress
- Enhancing emotional regulation and self-control
- Building social skills and peer relationships
- Supporting attention, focus, and classroom readiness
- Encouraging motivation and perseverance with learning tasks
- Promoting problem-solving and flexible thinking
- Reducing anxiety related to school or performance
- Fostering stronger communication and self-advocacy skills