Speech & Language Therapist

The SLT works as part of a multidisciplinary pediatric rehabilitation team to develop individualized, evidence-based intervention plans that support the child’s communication, functional participation, independence and quality of life across home, educational and community environments.

The role includes management of children with complex conditions such as cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, ADHD and other pediatric conditions. Intervention may include speech and language therapy, feeding and swallowing management, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), assistive communication technology and caregiver education, according to the individual needs of the child.

The therapist collaborates closely with families, caregivers, educators, physicians and the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team to ensure coordinated, family-centered care and consistency of therapeutic strategies across the child’s environments. Services are delivered in accordance with Department of Health (DOH) requirements, organizational policies and procedures, and the professional scope of practice for Speech and Language Therapy.