Speech and language sessions take place at Momentum Autism Services on 350 Ontario Street in St. Catharines. The centre has nine individual rooms and themed learning spaces that can be used according to each person's interests, sensory preferences and communication goals.
Speech therapy is not about making everyone communicate in the same way. It is about building useful skills and giving each person more ways to take part in everyday life.
Young children can begin with the building blocks of communication, including taking turns, making choices, using gestures, sharing sounds or words, and understanding simple language. Sessions often use play, familiar routines and the child's interests so practice feels natural rather than forced.
Support may focus on helping a child request what they need, respond to simple directions, share attention with another person or use more consistent ways to communicate throughout the day.
Language support can help a person understand words, questions, directions and ideas. It can also help them share needs, thoughts, stories and opinions in a way that other people can understand.
Sessions may work on vocabulary, sentence building, sequencing, answering questions, following directions or using language during familiar routines. The goal is not just to practise words in a session, but to make communication more useful in everyday situations.
Social communication support can help with skills such as starting a conversation, staying on topic, asking for clarification, repairing a misunderstanding or speaking up for personal needs. Some people may work on communication for friendships, school participation, work settings or community situations.
We do not require forced eye contact or ask anyone to hide safe ways of regulating. The focus is on helping the person communicate comfortably, understand expectations when they are useful and advocate for themselves.
AAC gives a person more ways to get a message across. It may include pictures, a communication board, visual supports, typing, gestures or a speech-generating device. AAC can be used on its own or alongside spoken language.
Our Speech-Language Pathologist can help choose an approach, teach the person how to use it and show family members or other communication partners how to support it. The goal is to give the person more reliable ways to make choices, ask for help, share thoughts and participate.
Adolescence brings new challenges and opportunities. Our teen ABA programs help build independence, life skills, and social confidence in a supportive group setting. Whether preparing for high school, post-secondary education, or adulthood, our services empower teens to form meaningful friendships and navigate daily life with confidence.
Contact us today to discuss how our programs can help your teen thrive.
Group ABA therapy provides children with the opportunity to learn alongside their peers in a structured, supportive environment. Small groups focus on communication, social skills, and cooperative play — all while building confidence and readiness for school and community life. Each group is carefully matched to age and ability to ensure a positive experience.
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Our speech and language services help children and adults communicate more effectively. From early language development to articulation, comprehension, and expressive communication, therapy is tailored to each person’s needs. By improving speech skills and confidence, we support meaningful connections at home, school, and in the community.
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