At what age should my child start speech therapy in Brampton?

There is no age that is too early. If a child of 18–24 months is not using single words, or a 2-year-old is not combining two words, a speech-language assessment is appropriate. Earlier intervention usually means shorter therapy timelines.

Do I need a doctor's referral for speech therapy?

No. Families can contact KickStart Therapy directly. A pediatrician's referral is helpful for insurance or school documentation but is not required to start.

How long does speech therapy usually take?

It depends on diagnosis, age, and consistency of home practice. Articulation cases often progress in 3–6 months; language or apraxia cases may extend across 12+ months with review intervals.

Is KickStart Therapy covered by the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)?

Yes. KickStart Therapy is an authorized OAP provider and can bill eligible sessions directly through a child's core-clinical services funding.

Do you offer virtual speech therapy sessions?

Yes, telepractice sessions are available for eligible cases. The SLP advises whether virtual, in-clinic, or a blend is clinically appropriate.

Where in Brampton is your speech therapy clinic located?

50 Sunny Meadow Blvd, Unit 213, Brampton, ON. Free parking on site. A Mississauga clinic is also available at 3530 Derry Rd E, Unit 212.

Speech Therapy in Brampton | Pediatric SLP Clinic

Pediatric speech therapy in Brampton

Speech-language therapy for children in Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon and the surrounding Peel Region. Our CASLPO-registered speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and Communicative Disorders Assistants (CDAs) work with infants, toddlers, school-aged children and teens on articulation, language delays, stuttering, apraxia, voice and feeding.

Call 905-792-1626 to schedule an appointment at our Brampton clinic — 50 Sunny Meadow Blvd, Unit 213.

What our speech-language pathologists treat

Articulation and language disorders

Difficulty producing specific speech sounds, unclear speech, limited vocabulary, or trouble following directions and building sentences. See our dedicated pages on articulation disorders and language disorders.

Stuttering, fluency and apraxia

Repetitions, blocks or tension while speaking, and motor-planning difficulty for speech. Learn more about stuttering and childhood apraxia of speech.

Voice and auditory processing

Hoarseness, pitch and volume difficulties, vocal fatigue, or trouble understanding speech in noisy settings. See our pages on voice disorders and auditory processing difficulties.

Myofunctional and feeding

Tongue-thrust, mouth-breathing and related feeding or speech patterns are addressed through orofacial myofunctional therapy, often alongside dental and ENT referrals.

Post-stroke and adult communication

For adults recovering from stroke or brain injury, we offer aphasia therapy on referral. For pediatric services, scroll down to “Who we work with”.

What to expect

Initial phone consultation

We discuss your concerns and confirm whether a speech-language assessment is appropriate. No referral is required to book. Call 905-792-1626 Monday to Friday, 9 am–7 pm.

Assessment

Your child’s SLP uses standardized tests, parent-report tools and clinical observation to understand strengths and areas of difficulty. Reports are shared with families and, if requested, with pediatricians or schools.

Goals and treatment plan

You receive a written plan with specific, measurable goals, recommended session frequency and expected review intervals. Plans are adjusted as your child progresses.

Therapy sessions

Sessions are play-based for younger children and skill-based for older kids and teens. Parents and caregivers are welcome to observe and are taught carry-over strategies to support progress at home.

Progress reviews

Formal reviews track goal progress on a set cadence and adjust the plan as your child develops. You stay informed at every step.

Looking for a speech therapist in Brampton?

Our CASLPO-registered team works with children across Brampton, Mississauga, and Peel Region. Call to schedule an assessment.

📞 Call 905-792-1626 to schedule

Who we work with

We see children from infancy through adolescence. Families in Brampton commonly reach out when:

A child is not meeting speech or language milestones by age 2–3
Unclear speech makes it hard for family, teachers or classmates to understand the child
A school-age child stutters or has reading/writing difficulty linked to language
A child has a diagnosis such as autism spectrum, Down syndrome, hearing loss, or cleft palate
A referral comes from a pediatrician, the Ontario Autism Program (OAP), a school board or a family doctor

Our Brampton clinic serves Bramalea, Heart Lake, Mount Pleasant, Downtown Brampton, Springdale, Castlemore and Fletcher’s Meadow, and is easily reached from Mississauga, Caledon, Bolton and Vaughan via Highway 410 and 427.

Payment, insurance and OAP

KickStart Therapy is an authorized Ontario Autism Program (OAP) provider and accepts most extended-health insurance plans, with direct billing available for several carriers. Flexible session scheduling and family-friendly hours keep therapy accessible. If cost is a concern, ask about our financial-help options.

Schedule an appointment

Call 905-792-1626 Monday to Friday, 9 am–7 pm, or email info@kickstarttherapy.com to schedule your child’s first session at our Brampton clinic at 50 Sunny Meadow Blvd, Unit 213. We also have a Mississauga clinic at 3530 Derry Rd E, Unit 212.

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