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Access Changes Everything
Every May, Speech-Language Pathologists, Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants, Communicative Disorders Assistants, and Audiologists celebrate Better Speech and Hearing Month. This is a national campaign that shines a light on something many of us rarely think about: our ability to communicate. This year, Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC), has titled the theme, “Access Changes Everything.”
May Newsletter
May is Speech and Hearing Month! Access to communication support can transform lives. Each May, Better Speech and Hearing Month (SAC) highlights the importance of communication in how we connect, learn, and live. This year’s theme, “Access Changes Everything,” underlines how essential timely support is for people with speech, language, or hearing challenges.
April Newsletter
Did you know? Lear Communication is happy to introduce some new policies in order to serve our clients and communities better. Please ask us about our Jordan’s Principle and Clinic Policy.
Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month
Traditionally, April has been known as Autism Awareness Month. Here at Lear Communication, we and many others are shifting our lens to make a shift from awareness towards acceptance. However, we can’t have “acceptance” without “awareness”. So, let’s start from the very beginning.
World Down Syndrome Day
Every year on March 21st (3/21), we recognize World Down Syndrome Day. This date was chosen to represent the third copy of chromosome 21, which is characteristic of Down syndrome. It is a day rooted in awareness, advocacy, and celebration. In speech therapy, we are reminded daily how powerful communication is, and how deeply every individual deserves to be heard, understood, and included.
March Newsletter
March is filled with different observances & health promotion days! Read all about how we acknowledge them at Lear and learn about what’s happening this month!
Now Servicing: Peterborough & Surrounding Areas!
Exciting news! We have a highly skilled Speech-Language Pathologist/Clinical Manager who is now located in the Peterborough/Cobourg/Port Hope area and has availability for new referrals. She can offer in-person services and/or virtual. This SLP has been working with...
Oral Mechanism Exams
Have you ever heard of an oral mechanism exam? If you are getting a speech assessment, this may be one of the steps! 👄 Oral mech exams allow speech-language pathologists to see how your articulators move independently of and during speech. Some of the...
Reading Program is a Huge Hit!
Just 3 months after launching the Lear Literacy Program, we have received an overwhelmingly positive response from our community! Likely a combination of factors have helped our program succeed including a need for literacy instruction following extended school...
Reading Program in Niagara & Hamilton led by Speech-Language Pathologists
The Lear Reading Program has been launched! We are working with children of all ages, individually or within small groups. We offer in-clinic or services using tele-health. If your child has missed their reading supports at school or if you simply want to get...
Wait No Longer! Effective and Timely Dysphagia Management Offered in Hamilton Clinic
WENTWORTH-HALTON SWALLOWING CLINIC Offering Assessment & Treatment for Swallowing Impairments With over 50 years of combined clinical experience, Jennifer Horton and Shanda Hunter-Trottier have...
Lear Communication attends Gala for Hamilton Brain Injury Awareness
Lear Communication enjoyed an evening with colleagues supporting the Hamilton Brain Injury Association. Based on brain injury statistics, 100,000 Canadians will experience a brain injury each year. 80-100% of those with acquired brain injuries have...