Understand, Progress, Thrive
At Apostrophe Clinic, we support children, teenagers, adults, and seniors in their development and well-being. Through a caring, structured, and personalized approach, we help each individual grow and communicate with confidence.
Speech Therapy and Language Development
Promoting language and communication in all their forms.
We support children, teenagers, and adults in improving comprehension, speech, oral and written language skills (reading and spelling), as well as mathematical cognition, while taking each individual’s strengths and challenges into account.
Clearly differentiate the speech therapist
and the language development specialist
Speech Therapist
A qualified professional and member of a professional order, the speech therapist assesses speech, oral language, learning difficulties, makes a diagnosis, develops an intervention plan, and ensures follow-up.
Language Development Specialist
A trained professional who carries out stimulation activities and targeted exercises. They do not perform assessments and work according to a plan established under the supervision of a speech therapist.
Patient Journey
1
Let’s Talk!
An initial phone consultation to understand your needs and organize the assessment. If you already know your specific needs, you can book an appointment directly.
2
Assessment
Following standardized tests, observations, and discussions, the speech therapist creates a profile of the patient’s oral and written language, speech, or mathematical cognition to identify their strengths and challenges.
3
Report Delivery and Intervention Plan
A clear and personalized report is prepared and presented to the patient or their family, accompanied by a speech therapy intervention plan to outline the objectives to work on and support progress at home, at school, or in the community. Following the report delivery, a referral for public services may be completed.
4
Intervention Sessions
Sessions tailored to the patient’s age, pace, and needs, focused on specific activities in language, speech, or mathematics, as well as games and collaborative interactions with family and external partners.
Ages 0 to 16 – Speech Therapy and Language Development
Children and Teenagers
We support children and young people who have difficulties with oral language, pronunciation, or learning (reading, spelling, mathematics).
Early Childhood Screening
Meeting with children under 3 years old for a clinical observation of language or communication difficulties, to support, advise, and guide you toward appropriate services.
Oral Language Assessment
Articulation / OMD Assessment
Written Language Assessment
Mathematical Cognition Assessment
Intervention
Childcare Setting
School
At Home
Ages 16 and Up – Speech Therapy and Language Development
Adults and Seniors
Speech therapy services for adults and seniors aim to maintain or restore communication, language, and swallowing abilities.
Written Language Assessment
Assessment of reading and writing skills (students, returning to studies, persistent difficulties).
Voice
Acquired Disorders
Intervention
Coming Soon!
Psychoeducation
Supporting Understanding, Adjustment, and Progress
Our psychoeducation services promote self-awareness, emotion regulation, and the development of social skills in a supportive and caring environment.
Patient Journey
1
Initial Meeting
2
Assessment and Functional Analysis
Through observation, discussion, and clinical tools, the psychoeducator evaluates the patient to create a profile highlighting their strengths and challenges, and develops an intervention plan.
3
Intervention Plan Proposal
A personalized intervention plan is proposed, with realistic objectives and concrete strategies to support the progress of the child or adult.
4
Intervention
According to the intervention plan, carried out through regular sessions, parent coaching, and the use of tools and strategies to improve the daily life of the patient and their family, with adjustments over time based on progress and the individual’s autonomy.
Ages 0 to 16 – Psychoeducation
Children and Adolescents
Psychoeducation promotes the emotional, behavioral, and social development of children and adolescents within their family and school environments.
Assessment
Emotion Regulation
Implementation of tools and strategies to effectively manage emotions such as anxiety, anger, tantrums, or sadness.
Behavior and Focus
Social Skills
Parental Support
Ages 16 and Up – Psychoeducation
Adults and Seniors
Supporting parents in implementing appropriate strategies: routines, educational guidance, behavior management, and understanding the child’s emotions.
Stress and Anxiety Management
Adaptation to Change
Support during periods of change and life transitions: challenges related to work, separation, returning to studies, job loss, and retirement.
Support for Caregivers
Lifestyle Habits
Specialized Education
Supporting Development, Growth, and Flourishing.
Our specialized education services aim to support the overall development of the individual, promoting autonomy, communication, and social skills. Through a caring and individualized approach, we help each person progress at their own pace and reach their full potential.
Patient Journey
1
Initial Meeting
Discussion with the family and observation of the individual in their environment to identify educational, behavioral, or relational needs.
2
Action Plan
Development of a simple and practical intervention plan, targeting realistic goals (autonomy, socialization, positive behaviors). If a psychoeducational assessment has already been completed, the intervention plan can be implemented.
3
Intervention
Follow-up sessions with tailored activities, support for emotion and behavior management, family coaching, and collaboration with teachers or other professionals to promote overall development and foster autonomy.
Ages 0 to 16 – Specialized Education
Children and Adolescents
Specialized education supports the overall development and adaptation of the child through individualized interventions.
Needs Assessment
Developmental Stimulation
Targeted activities to promote the child’s overall development based on observed challenges: motor skills, toilet training, language, autonomy, through the use of structured tools, visual reinforcement, routines, and environmental adaptations.
Behavior and Emotion Management
Social Skills
Parent Coaching
