Speech Therapy for Children in North York & Ajax
SenseBloom Therapy & Development Center offers speech and language support for children and families through its North York and Ajax locations. Speech Therapy is provided by a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and can address speech clarity, understanding and using language, social communication, and other communication needs identified through assessment. The approach and goals depend on the child’s age, strengths and daily experiences; contact the clinic to confirm appointment availability at your preferred location.
When might speech-language support help?
Communication looks different for every child. Families may notice that a child has difficulty making sounds clearly, understanding directions, finding words, joining conversations, or communicating without speech.
- Speech-sound clarity and intelligibility
- Understanding and expressing language
- Social communication and conversational skills
- Functional communication, including visual supports when appropriate
How getting started works
- Discuss your child’s communication strengths and concerns.
- An SLP identifies priorities and recommends a plan.
- Practise meaningful communication and review progress with family input.
Questions families often ask
Who provides the service?
Speech Therapy is provided by a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).
Does a child need to speak to benefit?
No. Communication support may also involve gestures, visual supports or other communication approaches.
Can speech therapy complement ABA?
Services may address related but distinct goals. The professionals involved can discuss appropriate coordination with family consent.
Meet Our Team
Meet the SenseBloom team. The professionals involved in each service may differ; please confirm your assigned clinician with the clinic.
Yasamin Yousefi
Founder & Director · M.A., R.B.A. (Ont.) (supervised practice)
Shina Sondhi
Co-Founder & Senior Therapist
Kira Fan
M.A., BCBA, R.B.A. (Ont.)
Jennifer Li Preti
M.A., C. Psych. · School Psychologist
Christa Shi
M.Ed., R.B.A. (Ont.), BCBA
Talk with our team
Tell us about your child’s needs and the location that works best for your family. We can help you understand the next step, availability and which service to ask about.