KickStart Therapy is built around children, and that remains the centre of our practice. Alongside that, we provide therapy for adults of all ages at our Brampton and Mississauga clinics — focused on speech, swallowing, post-accident and post-stroke rehabilitation, and refugee health support.
✓ Registered with
CASLPO (College of Audiologists and Speech-Language
Pathologists of Ontario)
✓ Delivered by a
team of Speech-Language Pathologists and Communication Disorder
Assistants
✓ 17+ years of
clinical experience
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Who This Is For
- Adults seeking speech, swallowing, or rehabilitation therapy after an accident, illness, or surgery.
- Family members, case managers, insurance adjusters, or refugee sponsors researching care for someone else.
You may benefit from therapy if you:
- Notice changes in your voice, speech clarity, or language.
- Have difficulty swallowing food or liquids.
- Are recovering after a stroke or brain injury.
- Experience communication challenges after medical treatment or an accident.
If you are not sure whether we are the right fit, call us at 905-792-1626 to schedule a brief initial conversation before committing to an assessment.
Our Adult Services
Speech Therapy for Adults
For voice changes, articulation difficulties, language recovery after a neurological event, and communication support during or after medical treatment.
Sessions are delivered by clinicians registered with CASLPO. Therapy plans are built from an initial assessment and reviewed regularly. No doctor referral is required to begin.
See also: Speech Therapy overview · Accent Reduction
Swallowing Therapy (Dysphagia)
Swallowing difficulty in adults can follow a stroke, a neurological condition, a surgical procedure, or other medical changes.
We assess how swallowing is functioning, identify where the difficulty sits in the swallow sequence, and develop a therapy plan that may include posture and positioning strategies, exercises, and food-texture guidance.
See also: Dysphagia service page
Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Rehabilitation
If you have been in a motor vehicle accident and are experiencing speech, swallowing, communication, or cognitive-communication difficulties as a result, we can provide therapy as part of your recovery plan.
We work with your treatment team and, in many cases, directly with your auto insurance claim. Coverage varies by insurer — contact us with your claim information and we will walk you through what applies before your first visit.
Post-Stroke Therapy
After a stroke, communication and swallowing are two of the most commonly affected areas.
We provide post-stroke therapy on an outpatient, in-clinic basis — typically for patients discharged from hospital rehabilitation who are continuing their recovery. Referrals from hospitals, family physicians, and insurance-funded care teams are welcome. We do not offer home visits for post-stroke care at this time.
See also: Aphasia therapy
IFH — Refugee Support
KickStart provides therapy to refugees and protected persons covered under Canada’s Interim Federal Health Program. It is an active part of our adult practice.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE Adults covered under a current IFH certificate, seeking speech or swallowing therapy.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT
- A doctor’s referral (required for all IFH-funded therapy at KickStart).
- Proof of current IFH coverage.
Doctor’s referral required: IFH-funded therapy cannot begin without a referral and valid IFH coverage. If you are unsure whether your coverage applies, contact our clinic and we will walk you through it.
HOW TO START Contact our clinic — our front desk will confirm the documentation needed, which services are covered under your IFH certificate, and book your first assessment.
Ready to take the next step?
How to Get Started
Call us to schedule an appointment. Reach us at 905-792-1626 and we will book a time that works for you — for a brief initial conversation or directly for an assessment, whichever you prefer.
Book your assessment. If therapy is the right fit, we schedule a formal assessment to understand your history, current difficulties, and goals.
Receive your therapy plan. You leave the assessment with a clear plan — number of sessions, approach, and next steps.
A doctor’s referral is not required for speech, swallowing, MVA, or post-stroke services. It is required for IFH / refugee-funded therapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a doctor’s referral to start therapy? No referral is needed for speech, swallowing, MVA, or post-stroke services. A referral is required only for IFH / refugee-funded therapy.
How many sessions will I need? It depends on your assessment findings and goals. After your first assessment you will receive a recommended plan with a session range and frequency. Plans are reviewed regularly so they adjust as your needs change.
Is therapy covered by insurance? Coverage varies. Many private insurance plans cover speech-language therapy; MVA claims are often handled directly with your auto insurer; IFH covers eligible refugees and protected persons. Contact us with your coverage details and we will confirm what applies.
Do you treat adults at both Brampton and Mississauga? Yes — adult services are available at all KickStart Therapy locations.
Can I come in just to ask questions first? Yes. Call us at 905-792-1626 to schedule a brief initial conversation before any assessment is booked.
Expanding Our Adult Services
We are growing our adult practice. Adult psychotherapy and adult physiotherapy are services we are preparing to launch in the coming months. If you are interested in either, get in touch and we will let you know when they become available.
Clinic Locations
Adult therapy services are available at all KickStart Therapy locations in Brampton and Mississauga. For addresses, hours, and parking information, see our Contact page.
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Kick Start Therapy provides individualized therapy services using our multidisciplinary team, which consists of
Speech-Language Pathologists, Behavioural Consultants, ABA therapists, Occupational Therapists and many
more rehabilitation therapists.
