At YOUNGFERNS Kids Therapy Centre, we don’t just teach kids how to speak—we help them find their voice. Whether it’s their first words, conquering tricky sounds, or navigating complex communication needs, we’re here to guide them every step of the way.

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Our certified Speech-Language Therapists use advanced, hands-on approaches like OPT (Oral Placement Therapy) and PROMPT to make therapy both effective and engaging. We work with kids from all backgrounds and abilities, ensuring they’re set up for success no matter where they start.

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Who We Help

We provide tailored assessments and therapy for children and adolescents facing:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Down Syndrome

• Childhood Apraxia of Speech

• Speech and Sound Disorders

• Stuttering and Cluttering

• Language/Literacy Challenges

• Feeding and Swallowing Difficulties

• Gestalt Language Processing

• Complex Communication Needs (AAC)

• Cleft Lip and Palate

• Developmental Delays

• Pragmatic Language Disorders

Whatever the challenge, we create a customized therapy plan designed to meet your child’s unique needs.

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The YoungFerns Difference

We believe many late talkers aren’t just struggling with language—they’re battling underlying orofacial myofunctional disorders that affect their ability to coordinate mouth muscles. That’s why our therapy focuses on identifying the root cause and giving kids the tools they need to succeed.

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Our Proven Programs

Our therapists are trained in world-class techniques, including:

• PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets): A tactile, hands-on approach to guide speech production.

• Beckman Oral Motor Protocol: Helping kids strengthen their lips, tongue, and jaw for speech and feeding.

• Hanen “It Takes Two to Talk” Program: Empowering parents to play a key role in their child’s language development.

• Talk Tools: Levels 1, 2, and 3 for oral motor therapy and feeding.

• DIR Floortime: A play-based model focusing on emotional and social growth.

• Social Thinking: Building practical social skills for real-world scenarios.

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Why Choose PROMPT Therapy?

PROMPT isn’t your typical speech therapy. It’s a hands-on technique where our therapists use touch cues to guide a child’s muscle movements for clearer speech. PROMPT is ideal for children with:

• Childhood Apraxia of Speech

• Dyspraxia

• Autism

• Cerebral Palsy

• Motor Speech Disorders

As your child learns and grows, the touch cues are gradually removed, allowing them to develop speech skills independently.

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What to Expect

When you choose YoungFerns, you’re choosing more than just therapy—you’re choosing a support system. Every child gets:

1. A customized treatment plan tailored to their needs.

2. Progress summaries every 3 months so you can see their growth.

3. A final report at the end of therapy, celebrating achievements and outlining the next steps.

Making Communication Easier, One Step at a Time

At YoungFerns, we don’t just focus on words—we focus on connection. Whether it’s helping a child say their first “Mama,” improving feeding skills, or supporting complex communication needs, we’re here to assist every child thrive.

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Get Started Today

Let’s help your child unlock their potential. Contact YoungFerns Therapy Centre today to schedule an assessment and take the first step toward meaningful communication.