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Alexandra Marine and General Hospital

Speech Language Therapy

The Speech Language Pathology department provides services to children (0-5years) through SmallTALK (the Pre-School speech language Initiative) and to inpatient adults (communication & swallowing) and to out-patient adult clients with dysphagia (swallowing) voice and/or fluency disorders.

Referral Process

For pediatric referrals, please use the centralized database of SmallTALK by calling 1-866-333-7716 or 519-272-8216. Referrals can be initiated by parents. The wait time for an initial assessment is approximately six to eight weeks. Adult referrals require a medical referral only.

Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Contact Information

Phone: 519-524-8323 ext. 5640

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South Huron Hospital

Communications skills are vital to our fundamental development and the function of our everyday lives, yet millions of Canadians and their families live with the challenges of speech, language, and hearing disorders. Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs), audiologists, and supportive personnel such as communication disorders assistants, are trained professionals who work with people of all ages dealing with issues related to speech, language, hearing, swallowing, and other related disorders. Each clinician's goal is to help clients achieve an enhanced quality of life.

Our Speech Language Pathologist provides assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders for the adult inpatient population. Our SLP is available on an as-needed basis to serve patients admitted to our hospital. 

Referral Process 

For pediatric referrals, please use the centralized database of SmallTALK by calling 1-866-333-7716 or 519-272-8216. Referrals can be initiated by parents. The wait time for an initial assessment is approximately six to eight weeks. Adult referrals require a medical referral only.

Operating Hours

Monday and Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Contact Information 

Phone: 519-235-2700 ext. 5165 

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