Concerned About Your Child’s Speech or Language Development?
Our Approach
Do you have concerns about your child’s speech or language development? Are there difficulties with speaking, listening, reading or writing? Click on ‘What Is Normal Development?’ If you are wondering about a challenge, we are here to help. Speech-Language Pathologists have specific training in communication skills encompassing a broad scope of practice. Click here to learn about my services. Prior to meeting with a Speech-Language professional, you can take action immediately, by implementing strategies at home. Click here and read about Solutions. You may wish to explore public services as well.
Communication Disorders Impact on a Child’s Development
Communication is taken for granted. It begins at birth, evolving from watching, listening, facial expression, body language, gesturing, sounds, babbling, to formulation of words, phrases, sentences, and finally conversation. If there are concerns, waiting may also compound underlying emotions. A child may be confused, scared, anxious, sad, ashamed, embarrassed, frustrated, angry, aggressive, stressed, alone, teased-bullied, passive, withdrawn, or marginalized. People with communication challenges may experience a range of these emotions. Intervening early can make a difference, positively affecting confidence, friendships, pride, a sense of belonging, and effective-independent communication, resulting in improved quality of life.
How Dory Goodlin, Speech-Lanaguge Pathologist, Can Help
A Speech-Language Pathology graduate of the University of Toronto (1979), and a registered member of my College, I established my private practice in 1990. My work experiences have included different populations of children and youth. Professionally, my experience has included those with various developmental challenges. With respect to communication disorders, my clinical areas of focus include challenges in numerous disorders. I am also trained in the highly regarded Orton-Gillingham approach to teaching literacy, see “My Service” page. A seasoned clinician, I am passionate about my profession and dedicated to my clients.
I offer individual therapy and parent training. Parents become the facilitators for their child at home. In this age of fiscal restraints, wait periods, and restrictions in the type, duration and frequency of service, private therapy is a viable complement or alternative to publicly funded service. Through my prior experience in the public system, I gained knowledge about its available resources. Having collaborated with colleagues and other service providers, in a manner that is in the client’s best interests, I appreciate the value of a team approach. Mindful of the scheduling challenges of working parents today, I offer flexible hours including weekend, weekday and after school appointments. My service extends to clients from a variety of locations throughout the GTA. The power of communication is vital to every aspect of our lives.
“The Best And Most Beautiful Things In The World Cannot Be Seen Or Even Touched. They Must Be Felt With The Heart.”-Helen Keller
Questions You May Have
Speech-Language Pathologists provide these services: education, diagnostics and treatment for infants, preschoolers, school aged children, adolescents, adults and seniors, collaboration with other professionals and research. Learn more about speech-language pathologists here.
There is a wide range of speech-language disorders. Learn more about these disorders here.
Read about some guidleines based on age for normal communication development here.
I am a registered member of the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario. I have worked with children and youths with Down Syndrome, learning disabilities, Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Disorder and many without a formal diagnosis. Learn more about my experience and training here.
My services include assessment, therapy, consultation, education, prevention, collaboration and assistance with resources for the following: speech challenges, Voice challenges, resonance differences, language difficulties. Learn more about the services I offer here .
I offer an initial conversation at no cost. Feel free to contact me at 416-271-8559 or dgoodlin@sympatico.ca.
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