Speech Therapy
Are you experiencing difficulties with speaking loudly and clearly, swallowing, or finding and forming the right words? Speech Therapy may be right for you.
About Speech Therapy
Neurological conditions and injuries such as Stroke, Parkinson’s, or Traumatic Brain Injuries, among others, can affect your ability to express yourself. Speech-Language Pathologists are trained to assess and treat issues related to communication. If you’re having difficulties being understood by those around you, you may benefit from Speech Therapy.
What to Expect
- Assessment based on symptoms and goals
- Individualized, functional, and engaging treatment
- Patient-centered and research-based practice
- Compassionate and informative care
What You Need to Know
- No referral required
- Treatment offered in English and French
- Speech Therapy is covered by most insurance plans
- Adult-focused (16+)
Why seek Speech Therapy services at NeuroGym®?
If your difficulty speaking or swallowing is physical or neurological in nature, our experienced therapists can help address your symptoms. Whether you’re already a client at NeuroGym® or not, a Speech-Language Pathologist can help you on your rehabilitation journey. Access care in a supportive environment with practitioners that have experience with neurological injuries and conditions.
SPEAK OUT!® at NeuroGym®
“The SPEAK OUT!® Therapy Program, developed by the nonprofit organization, Parkinson Voice Project®, helps people with Parkinson’s and related disorders REGAIN and RETAIN their speech and swallowing. The program, if followed properly according to the exercises set out in the SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program, can improve volume, articulation, breath support for speech, vocal quality, intonation, and facial expression.”
Program Details
- 5 week program + Ongoing group sessions
- A combination of individual treatments, group classes, and home exercises
- For individuals living with Parkinson's disease and related conditions
- Targeted exercises to improve speech clarity (voice volume, articulation precision)
- Education on Speech and Swallowing in the context of Parkinson’s Disorder
Program Structure
- Week 1: Initial SPEAK OUT!® assessment
- Week 2: Individual therapy session
- Week 3: Individual therapy session + 1 class
- Week 4: Individual therapy session + 1 class
- Week 5: Individual therapy session + 1 class
- 3 to 6 months post-program completion: Follow-up session (optional)
Virtual Drop-In Classes
Participants will have access to free drop-in classes on the third week of the program. Ongoing access to these virtual group classes will be granted to all participants to maintain progress following participation in the SPEAK OUT!® program.
Our Speech-Language Pathologist
Zeinab Garda, MHSc SLP
Zeinab is the founder of Hummingbird Speech Therapy. With several years experience working in both Ontario and Québec, in private and community settings, she brings her unique insight and skillset in working with individuals with neurological conditions to her treatment of speech and language disorders.
Zeinab offers services in English and in French.
Request an Assessment
To request an assessment, fill in our form below or call us at (613) 523-9905 and we’ll help you book your appointment.
