FAQs

No, you do not need a doctor's referral to access private speech-language pathology services. You can contact us directly to schedule an assessment. However, some private insurance plans may require a doctor's referral for reimbursement, so we recommend checking with your insurance provider.

Private speech therapy services are not covered by OHIP. However, many extended health benefit plans (private insurance) do cover speech-language pathology services. We provide invoices that can be submitted to your insurance company for reimbursement.

We provide in-home therapy services, meaning we come to you! Sessions can take place in your home, your child's daycare, or their private school within our service areas (Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, and Brooklin).

We specialize in supporting children from birth to 7 years of age. This allows us to focus on early intervention, early literacy, and school-age communication skills.

Session lengths can vary based on your child's needs, but typically they are 45 minutes to 60 minutes in length. This allows time for direct therapy with your child as well as discussion and coaching with parents/caregivers.

Getting started is easy! You can fill out our contact form or email us at info@functionalcommunication.ca to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your concerns and see if we are a good fit.