Inpatient and outpatient services for adults and children * Speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing difficulties and disorders

Adult Speech-Language Pathology Services: Clients may have one or more issues such as: stroke, neurogenic communication disorders (aphasia, dyspraxia, dysarthria, etc.), voice and swallowing disorders. speech-language pathologists work on numerous multi-disciplinary professional teams throughout the hospital * Clients with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) are assessed and managed on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. Therapists work with dietary and nursing staff and provide consultation to family members and community professionals

Access Outpatient Paediatrics Speech-Language Pathology Services in Ontario: Preschool speech and language services are divided into regions. Clients from Wellington or Dufferin County can access services through the Wee Talk Preschool Speech and Language Services operated by the Wellington Guelph Dufferin Public Health Unit. Parents can directly refer their child for service – a doctor’s referral is not necessary