Speech-Language Pathology Clinic

Our team of Speech-Language Pathologists evaluate and treat children and adolescents with a variety of communication disorders that affect their ability to communicate. This includes children that have difficulty with language, articulation, voice, resonance and fluency (stuttering). 

Our Speech-Language Pathologists must be regulated members of the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists in Ontario (CASLPO). 

The referral process:

• An online referral is necessary to access our outpatient services.
• If you are a Nurse Practitioner or Physician, log in to eCHN to submit your referral. From your eCHN account, you will be seamlessly connected to SickKids e-referral platform, EpicCare Link. 
• Learn more about our referral process.
• For urgent referrals only (same day referrals), contact eCHN’s Helpdesk directly 416-813-7998 or 1-877-252-9900, or by email at helpdesk@echn.ca.

Team members also serve as an integral component to many programs within the hospital. Children who have undergone long-term hospitalizations or who have been unwell for an extended period of time often have speech and language delays. Affected communication skills may include:

• Understanding of language (e.g., following directions, responding to questions, understanding concepts and vocabulary such as “under” and “beside”) 
• Ability to use language effectively (e.g., grammar skills, telling about events from the past, story re-tell 
• Clarity of speech (e.g., production of age-appropriate speech sounds)
• Pragmatics (e.g., using language for the purpose of interacting with others)  

Learn more about the Department of Communication Disorders.