Q: Who leads the group programs? 

Our Group Programs are run by a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), Communicative Disorders Assistant/Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (CDA/SLPA; under SLP supervision) and/or Occupational Therapist.

We are also pleased to welcome Master's and Post-Graduate Certificate Program Students to join us in providing a rich social context for our Kidztales learners. ​

Q: What is the group ratio?

The number of staff to children may range from 1 staff to every 3 - 4 kids. 

Q: How are groups formed?

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Group membership is carefully determined by our therapy team based on a few factors such as: age, communication competency level, social interests, etc.

Q: What is the eligibility for the group programs?

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​For the success of all group participants, participants must:

• Be able to communicate using simple sentences

• Demonstrate a need in one or more of the following areas: executive functioning, literacy, social communication, expressive language, receptive language, handwriting

• For the safety of self and others during the session, child must not demonstrate injurious or exit-seeking behaviour

Q: Are the group programs covered by insurance or OAP funding?

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While group speech/occupational therapy is covered by most insurance providers, please confirm with your insurance provider on the eligibility for coverage.

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Our group therapy services are eligible for OAP funding use.