Speech-language pathologists (SLP) are health professionals who identify, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan. 

SLPs, often called Speech Therapists, are educated in the study of human communication, and its development. SLPs are not language teachers, they are Speech, Language and Hearing Professionals who can provide assessments and therapy. SLPs can work across languages and cultures to support clients of all backgrounds. Olepeka SLP Services aims to protect and promote multilingual languages when delivering services. We work with health and education professions, in addition to Parents and Caregivers as part of a child’s circle of care. SLPs provide assessments and therapy for:

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• Speech sounds: so that children develop clear speech

• Language: supporting children learning to talk, to use and to understand language  

• Social communication: which is the ability to modify communication depending on the social interaction  

• Literacy: to support everyone to learn to read and write.  

• Cognitive-communication: the skills we use to process information in our brains and communicate with others effectively.     

• Oral/feeding/swallowing skills: these are the skills needed for chewing and for swallowing safely.   

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SLP Therapy often uses a play-based approach when working with children, while coaching caregivers to use skills and techniques to support their child’s communication during daily activities.

​Olepeka SLP Services provides in-person Speech and Language Assessments and Therapy that can be supplemented with virtual telehealth across the Northwest Territories and Nunavut communities.

We aim to bring quality care and services to children across the North. They are our next generation and valued members of community.  

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