https://speak-for-yourself.ca/contact daily 0.75 2021-11-10 https://speak-for-yourself.ca/about-us daily 0.75 2021-06-13 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6006014d3294c75624344b96/t/60c624bfb3139d4926273d57/1623598282720/pjimage.jpg About Us - Meet your Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) My name is Sharon and I was born and raised in a small town in Northern Ontario. I’ve been practicing since 2014 and I’m certified to practice in Ontario as well as the United States. My diverse experience in the school system and therapeutic rehabilitation, working with people of different ages, backgrounds and histories, makes me qualified and ready to meet your individual needs. I started Speak for Yourself because where I grew up, people didn’t have access to these kinds of services and no one should be denied this right based on where they live or where they come from. I believe that patients should always be the focus of any practice and shouldn’t be defined by their disabilities or background. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6006014d3294c75624344b96/t/606c21d89511bc3b08201fe6/1619035611749/les-anderson-U6cFrZEgX5k-unsplash.jpg About Us - What we treat Have a look at our treatments page to see if we can help https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6006014d3294c75624344b96/t/6080850d91bbf23a20b0cf8d/1619035623194/priscilla-du-preez-K8XYGbw4Ahg-unsplash.jpg About Us - It’s about you. We understand that no two people are alike, so why should your treatment be? We take the time to get to know and work with you to make your treatment as effective as possible. https://speak-for-yourself.ca/kids daily 0.75 2021-10-27 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6006014d3294c75624344b96/t/6179b8b84eb88f40b2b51d74/1636584505946/speech-therapist-with-girl.jpg Kids - All types of developmental disorders including Autism. Articulation (how we pronounce sounds in words). Receptive Language (how you understand what people say). Expressive (how you combine words in sentences and communicate to others). Fluency (stuttering). Developmental Delays (not meeting milestones). Phonological Awareness (early reading skills). Alternative Communication (devices, boards, sign language). Pragmatics (social skills). https://speak-for-yourself.ca/adults daily 0.75 2021-10-27 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6006014d3294c75624344b96/t/6179b32ee43d0b14b2bb05c0/1635367490379/speech-therapist-younger-woman-at-computer.jpg Adults - Strokes, traumatic brain injuries and other neurological disorders can change your life. Dysphagia (difficulty with eating and swallowing food Articulation (Apraxia of Speech and Dysarthria - difficulty with producing sounds and words, hard to understand). Fluency (stuttering can be acquired at different points in a person’s life for a variety of reasons). Language (Aphasia – difficulty with speaking, writing and understanding language). Alternative Communication (devices, boards, sign language so you can communicate better) Accent Reduction https://speak-for-yourself.ca/treatment daily 0.75 2021-04-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6006014d3294c75624344b96/t/606c2087944a2b099c8713e1/1617699070197/dylan-ferreira-HJmxky8Fvmo-unsplash.jpg Treatment - For the Adults For our patients 18 and up. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6006014d3294c75624344b96/t/606c20b8aca06f6920418022/1617699036241/marisa-howenstine-Cq9slNxV8YU-unsplash.jpg Treatment - For the Kids For our patients from Pre-K to 17. https://speak-for-yourself.ca/home daily 1.0 2021-11-03 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6006014d3294c75624344b96/t/6182fd752176832390b93e89/1635368963860/speech-therapist-with-boy.jpg Home - Speak for Yourself - speech and language therapy for children and adults - Speech Therapy Services For Your Child We are here to help your child with speech and language issues such as articulation, language, stuttering, early reading skills, developmental delays, Autism and alternative communication options. Growing up is hard enough. We’re here to help your child. Speak for Yourself has the experience and understanding to help your child overcome their challenges. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6006014d3294c75624344b96/t/6182fd752176832390b93e86/1635368528813/speech-therapist-senior-woman.jpg Home - Speak for Yourself - speech and language therapy for children and adults - Speech Therapy Services For Adults Many people associate the need for speech and language therapy services to kids. However, there are several reasons why adults need the help of a registered speech language therapist. Some adults have lifelong issues such as being diagnosed with a neurological disorder. Other adults develop speaking and swallowing issues after having a stroke. Sometimes, people have difficulty with memory, speaking and organizing their thoughts after a traumatic brain injury. We’re here for you.