Let'S Talk Speech Language Therapy

Let'S Talk Speech Language Therapy is a speech-language pathology clinic located at 6 Garand Place in Ottawa, ON, serving families across the Ottawa South and East areas. The clinic focuses on comprehensive evaluation and individualized programming for children and adults affected by communication delays and disorders, working across cognitive-linguistic, physical-sensory, and social-emotional domains.

For families in Ottawa searching for support around speech and language development, the range of concerns addressed can feel broad and difficult to navigate on your own. This presentation walks through the areas of practice, what a typical course of care looks like, and how to prepare for a first appointment, so that the process feels less overwhelming from the very first phone call.

Areas of practice

The clinic works with a wide range of communication challenges rather than a single narrow specialty, which allows care to be adapted as a client's needs change over time.

Childhood apraxia of speech and neuromuscular disorders

Motor-planning and neuromuscular challenges that affect a child's ability to produce clear speech sounds are addressed through structured, small-step programming. Because these conditions often require closely sequenced practice, sessions are built around consistent routines so that a young client always knows what to expect from one visit to the next.

Autism and PDD-related communication needs

For clients on the autism spectrum or with related developmental profiles, programming is built around each person's existing communicative strengths rather than a one-size-fits-all curriculum. Sessions often use play-based and hands-on activities as the entry point for building verbal and social communication skills.

Articulation, receptive, and expressive language delays

Difficulties producing specific sounds, understanding spoken language, or expressing thoughts clearly are common reasons families first reach out. Individualized sessions target the specific sounds, vocabulary, or grammatical structures a client is working on, with progress monitored closely across visits.

Social communication and pragmatic language

Some clients communicate clearly on a word-by-word basis but struggle with the back-and-forth of conversation, reading social cues, or adjusting language to different settings. Pragmatic language support focuses on these real-world interaction skills, which matter as much for school success in Ottawa classrooms as for friendships and family life.

Phonological awareness and language-based learning

Phonological awareness — the ability to recognize and work with the sounds that make up words — underpins early reading. Clients with language-based learning disabilities often benefit from targeted work in this area alongside broader language support, since gaps here can otherwise carry into classroom reading and writing tasks.

How an individualized program is built

Each client begins with an evaluation used to build a program specific to their needs, rather than a standardized package applied to everyone. This tailored approach means two clients with similar diagnoses may follow noticeably different session plans.

Sessions are structured around small, sequential steps, with attention paid to keeping routines predictable for younger clients. Techniques described include a certified PROMPT approach, which uses physical-tactile cues to support the motor patterns behind speech sound production, alongside play-based activities suited to a client's age and interests. Progress is tracked over the course of care, allowing the program to be adjusted as skills develop.

Getting started: what to prepare for a first visit

Families new to speech-language services often aren't sure what information is useful to bring to a first appointment. Having a clear picture of the concern ready in advance helps the clinic build an accurate, individualized plan from the start.

Gather observations from daily life

Before a first evaluation, it helps to note specific examples of the communication concern as it shows up at home, at daycare, or at school — for instance, particular sounds a child avoids, situations where frustration builds up around not being understood, or patterns in how conversations break down. Concrete examples give a clearer starting point than a general description.

Bring relevant background information

Any existing reports from a pediatrician, school, or other specialist involved with the client's development can help build a fuller picture during intake. This is especially relevant for clients with neuromuscular or developmental profiles where multiple professionals may already be involved.

Think about goals for communication

Families are encouraged to think in advance about what improved communication would look like in daily terms — being understood by classmates, expressing needs without frustration, or following multi-step instructions at home. These day-to-day goals help shape a program that targets what matters most in a client's actual routine.

Plan for consistency

Because individualized programs rely on small-step progression and predictable routines, attending sessions consistently supports steadier progress. Families in the Ottawa South and East areas can factor regular appointment scheduling into school-year or seasonal routines, particularly around September's back-to-school transition when many communication concerns first become noticeable in a classroom setting.

Contacting the clinic

The clinic can be reached by phone at 613-877-2122 or through its website for questions about scheduling or services. Various payment methods may be available; families are encouraged to confirm details directly when booking.

Frequently asked questions

What ages does the clinic work with?

Programming is individualized to each client, and the range of concerns addressed — from childhood apraxia of speech to social communication challenges — spans both younger children and adults working on communication skills.

Do I need a referral to book an appointment?

Contact the clinic directly by phone or through its website to ask about intake requirements, since this can depend on the specific concern being addressed.

What should I bring to a first session?

Bringing specific examples of the communication concern from daily life, along with any existing reports from other professionals involved in the client's care, helps build an accurate individualized program from the start.

Is speech therapy only for children?

No. While many of the areas of practice, such as childhood apraxia of speech and phonological awareness, are commonly associated with children, the clinic addresses a wide range of communication challenges that can affect clients across different ages.