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Why is ULTIMATE ONLINE ADVENTURES different than o

Why is ULTIMATE ONLINE ADVENTURES different than other online "Zoom" programs?
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Our program is the combined brainchild of Dr. Karen Halpern, Ed.D. and Lisa Altman Strub, M.Sc., SLP. As Speech Language Pathologists, Karen and Lisa each have over 30 years working with children and facilitating educational and exciting programming both in person and online for children of all ages.
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Their "Language Buddies Adventures" programs (both regular and online) were featured not once, but twice on Global TV!!
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What are the Benefits of "Ultimate Online Adventures"?
. * The program is interactive. * We use story creation, problem solving, games, music, and crafts to build critical thinking skills, creativity and teamwork. * Small groups with a maximum of 6 kids per group * Weekly Adventure craft materials will be delivered to your home (within the GTA)
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Who is this program designed for?
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All Kids ages 5-12 are welcome to join our Adventures!
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How do I sign up?
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Email us: <http://info@speechtherapytoronto.com
Or you can fill out the "contact us" page on www.speechtherapytoronto.com

Watch us tonight on Global News with Susan Hay! I

Watch us tonight on Global News with Susan Hay!
In October we had the privilege of speaking with Susan Hay about our Language Buddies Adventures program. She returned today to chat with us about how our Adventures have changed during the Covid-19 shutdowns.
Physical distancing and all safety precautions were taken to make it safe for Susan and her cameraman to speak with us. (**photo with Susan was taken in October 2020 - pre-pandemic). #languagedevelopment #speechtherapy
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Speech Therapy Toronto is open and ready to work w

Speech Therapy Toronto is open and ready to work with you and your children via Teletherapy!
Email us to see if Teletherapy will work for you! #languagedevelopment #speechtherapy #communicationmilestones #earlyintervention #speechpathology #speechlanguagepathology #slp #slplife #speechpathologist #speechtherapyforkids #languagebuddies #articulationtherapy #language delay
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We were thrilled to be featured on Global TV News

We were thrilled to be featured on Global TV News last week! ⭐️ Thanks to Susan Hay for recognizing the work that we do helping kids communicate to the best of their ability. ⭐️ And thanks to our Language Buddies who participated in the TV Adventure. You were awesome!! 🤩
(For Link to the video See Bio or check our website: www.speechtherapytoronto.com)
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We can help your child improve his or her language skills too!
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Call us today at (416) 490-1720! 📞 to book an assessment, individual therapy sessions or to inquire if Language Buddies Adventures is right for your child. .
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It’s the last week of summer vacation and I am i

It’s the last week of summer vacation and I am inspired by Pete the Cat this week! 🌼 .
🏫 Starting school can be a stressful time for our Kiddos with Language Delay and Learning Difficulties. 😧 .
✏️Children who aren’t typical learners, are more prone to school anxiety and their fears can be quite intense. ✏️ They may worry if they will be able to sit still and focus, ✏️ if the teachers will understand their needs, ✏️ if they will be able to read and write well enough keep up with the workload. ✏️ They might dwell on negative experiences from prior years ✏️or be worried about making new friends. .
We recommend the following strategies to help your child succeed at school:
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🌈 Your child needs strategies to cope with his or her feelings. Keep an open mind when talking to your child and validate what he or she is feeling. Teach your child this little poem to help him or her focus on the positive!
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🌈 Talk about what to expect BEFORE school starts. You can use “social stories” or role play school scenarios, so your child has had some advance practice with the vocabulary and social expectations. .
🌈 Sneak a little note in his or her lunchbox. It’s a way to reach out and show your support to your child in the middle of the day 💝
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🌈 For older kids, help them understand the academic accomodations that they are allowed in school (e.g. their IEP). This helps them to become experts in their own learning style and to self- advocate when support is needed. .
🌈 Get supports in place as soon as school has started. Book the tutor, the therapist, the people who will help your child be successful. Don’t wait until he or she is struggling. .
We can help improve your child’s speech and language skills. Call us today at (416) 490-1720! 📞 #languagedevelopment #speechtherapy #communicationmilestones #earlyintervention #speechpathology #speechlanguagepathology #slp #slplife #speechpathologist #speechtherapyforkids #languagebuddies #languagebuddiesstt #articulationtherapy #language delay  #learningdisability #dyslexia #schoolanxiety
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Looking for an Expressive Language & Social

Looking for an Expressive Language & Social Skills group? Look no further! 👀 Registration for Language Buddies Fall 2019 is now open!
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Our program is run by a Registered Speech-Language Pathologist and qualified volunteers. We welcome kids from JK-Grade 6!
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We focus on expanding expressive vocabulary, narrative skills, sentence structure and interacting socially with peers through arts & crafts, 🖍science 🔭 , storytelling 📙 and more! 🦄
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NEW - "Language Buddies Junior"! 👶🏼 This is an early language development program for kids age 3-4 with their parent or caregiver.
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Call 416-490-1720 today to learn more and find out if Language Buddies is right for your child 📞
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#play #speechsounddevelopment #languagedevelopment #speechtherapy #communicationmilestones #earlyintervention #speechpathology #speechlanguagepathology #slp #slplife #speechpathologist #speechtherapyforkids #languagebuddies #languagebuddiesstt #articulationtherapy #language delay

Happy Summer! 🌼 Parents….. Just because the k

Happy Summer! 🌼 Parents….. Just because the kids are off school, 🚌their language skills aren’t on vacation too! Use this time to enrich your child’s vocabulary as you explore the great outdoors.🌲🌺🌎
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In our Language Buddies program we have been practicing our Beach words 🏖and building sandcastles together! 🌴🌊
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Call us today at (416) 490-1720! 📞 to book an assessment, individual therapy sessions or to inquire if Language Buddies is right for your child.
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#play #speechsounddevelopment #languagedevelopment #speechtherapy #beachfun #communicationmilestones #earlyintervention #speechpathology #speechlanguagepathology #slp #slplife #speechpathologist #speechtherapyforkids #languagebuddies#languagebuddiesstt #articulationtherapy #language delay

Most of us can’t function without our cell phone

Most of us can’t function without our cell phones. We use them to keep touch, stay organized, capture our world in pictures and more! 📱 The one thing they can't do, is replace the benefits of playing with real toys! -
- Play is essential to the healthy growth and development of children. 🧠 Toys are the tools 🛠 they use to learn about themselves and the world around them.🌎 With play, children expand their vocabulary,💬 learn to solve problems, get along with others, develop motor skills, and expand their imaginations. 👩🏼‍🚀🦸🏻‍♂️👸🏽👨🏽‍🚒
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The next time your child asks to play with your phone, pull out some old-fashioned toys instead and PLAY TOGETHER! 🤹‍♂️ -
- We can teach you how to improve your child’s speech and language skills. Call us today at (416) 490-1720! 📞  #tbt #throwbackthursday #play #speechsounddevelopment #languagedevelopment #speechtherapy #communicationmilestones #earlyintervention #speechpathology #speechlanguagepathology #slp #slplife #speechpathologist #speechtherapyforkids #languagebuddies#languagebuddiesstt #articulationtherapy #language delay

However, you only need to speak 1 language fluent

However, you only need to speak 1 language fluently to manage well in school, communicate with family & friends, and interact with people in your day to day activities. .
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If your child has delayed language skills, he or she may be experiencing significant frustration at school or in social situations. This frustration can also affect his or her self esteem. .
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Call us to book an appointment to have your child’s language skills evaluated and to get strategies to improve his or her communication skills. .
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Working on words that have the “s” sound in th

Working on words that have the “s” sound in them this morning. This is what is on the mind of my little friend today!! .
Go Raptors!!! .
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We use Snack Time in our Language Buddies program

We use Snack Time in our Language Buddies program to teach the Buddies how to improve their descriptive language skills. 🥨 “I want that” won’t get any food from our staff! 😧 🍪 Our Buddies have learned to describe food by features - an orange juicy triangle of cantaloupe, a round blue sweet blueberry, half of a slippery round purple grape, or a tomato that is small and round, medium oval shaped or large and bumpy. 🍇🍅🍓Our goal is for them to produce “Super Sentences” to request their snack.
Next time you are serving your kids food, ask them to describe it!

Language Buddies is our group therapy program that helps children build their expressive language and social skills in a fun, safe and nurturing group setting. Call us if you think your child would benefit from our Language Buddies program!

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Language Buddies is our therapy group that helps c

Language Buddies is our therapy group that helps children build their expressive language and social skills in a fun, safe and nurturing group setting. Themes change weekly and include learning through story telling, “readers theatre”, pretend play, and science experiments. Call us if you think your child would benefit from our Language Buddies program! #languagebuddiesstt #tuesdaytip #speechtherapyforkids #speechsounddevelopment
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We love science experiments! Rain Cloud in a Jar 🌧 This is a fun way to engage kids while helping them to improve their descriptive language skills and concept knowledge. We used this experiment to teach the concepts of things that sink vs. float, and what happens to the food colouring when it is poured onto the foam vs when it drops into the water. We learned the vocabulary for the water cycle and how plants grow. We also loved describing how the foam feels when it is squirted onto your hand and you squish it between your fingers!
If you think your child has difficulty expressing him/herself or sounds younger than his / her peers when talking, call us for a Speech & Language Evaluation.

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Welcome to Our Language Buddies Lemonade Stand! 🍋 Who wants a drink? #languagebuddiesstt

Welcome to our STT family! In celebration of “Be

Welcome to our STT family! In celebration of “Better Hearing & Speech” month, we are excited to announce the launching of our very own Instagram ! Stay tuned for fun speech facts, meet the team, and get a sneak peek into what we do here in our clinic!

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