Registered SLPs in Richmond Hill, with OT and ABA under the same roof. Online and in-home sessions also available.
Registered SLPs with 20+ Years of Experience
1,000+ Families Helped
Free 30-Minute Consultation
Serving Children Ages 2 to 16
Pediatric Speech Therapy is our specialty. Combined with OT, ABA, and school-readiness programs under one roof, we support all children, ages 2 to 16, in Richmond Hill or online.
Help your child speak clearly, understand language, and connect with confidence. Our registered, CASLPO-licensed SLPs work with children ages 2–16 across the full range of speech and language needs.
Build independence in daily life, sensory regulation, fine motor skills, and self-care. Our OT team helps children thrive at home, at school, and in social settings.
Personalized support for children with autism, building communication, social skills, and daily living through evidence-based ABA therapy.
Structured group programs that help children build the social, emotional, and academic skills they need to thrive at school.
We're here to help them succeed, let's get in touch today!
Real stories from families we've helped
"Our son was almost three and barely saying any words. We were really worried. After a few months of speech therapy here he started putting two and three words together, and now he won't stop talking. The SLP made every session feel like play for him."
"My daughter struggled with her R and S sounds for years and kids at school would tease her about it. After a few months of articulation therapy here her speech is so much clearer and her confidence is back. We honestly wish we'd come sooner."
"Our son's stutter was getting worse and he was starting to avoid talking in class. The SLP team here built a plan around him that didn't feel clinical at all, just supportive. He's so much more comfortable speaking now, even in front of his friends."
"We tried another speech clinic before coming to Catch A Balloon. The difference was night and day. They actually listened to what we were dealing with at home and gave us exercises we could do between sessions. My daughter looks forward to her SLP every week."
"Our daughter's daycare flagged a speech delay and we didn't know where to start. The team here did a thorough assessment, walked us through what was going on, and started therapy right away. A few months later her vocabulary has exploded. So grateful."
"My son has autism and limited verbal communication when we started. The SLP and ABA teams here worked together, that's been huge. He uses way more words now to ask for what he needs, and it has changed our whole household."
Our therapists are experienced and certified in Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, and ABA
Clinical Director, Occupational and Speech Therapist
M.Sc.OT Reg. (Ont.) CAOT
Parsa is a highly experienced occupational therapist and Clinical Director with expertise in Autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. He has founded six clinics worldwide and authored numerous research articles. His approach combines parent coaching and one-on-one therapy to help children thrive.
Speech-Language Pathologist
SLP
Marina has over 6 years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist, working closely with children and families to support healthy speech and language development. She specializes in articulation, fluency, pragmatics and language development.
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
SLPA / CDA
Bahareh is a Speech-Language Therapist Assistant with over twelve years of clinical experience and previous leadership as Head of a Speech Therapy Team. She specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder, speech delays, stuttering, and Childhood Apraxia of Speech.
Executive Partner & Registered Psychotherapist
CRPO, OSRP
Maryam holds a Master's degree in Psychotherapy and Educational Psychology. She specializes in Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and behavioural challenges. Guided by "Be the therapist you needed when you were a child," she fosters a safe, supportive experience for families.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
BCBA, IBA®ONTABA
Stafani is a BCBA supervising the ABA department at Catch a Balloon. She specializes in helping children with and without autism improve social skills, self-regulation, and academic performance through individualized intervention programs.
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OTA
Cherly is an Occupational Therapist assistant with over a decade of experience supporting children across paediatric, disability, and community-based settings in Singapore and Canada. She specializes in sensory integration and neurodevelopmental approaches.
ABA Instructor
M.Sc. Behavioural Science, B.A. ABA
Sohrab is an experienced ABA Instructor with degrees from University of Glasgow and George Brown College. He has supported children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental disabilities, bringing strong clinical judgment and evidence-based approaches.
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OTA
Femy is an Occupational Therapist assistant with over 6 years of experience supporting children with autism, ADHD, dyspraxia, and other developmental needs. She creates individualized treatment plans and provides one-on-one therapy, group therapy, and play therapy.
Yes. We offer virtual SLP sessions for families across Ontario, all you need is a stable internet connection and a quiet space. Online therapy works especially well for school-age children, articulation work, and families outside the immediate Richmond Hill area. Many of our families do a mix of in-person and online depending on their week.
Yes. Our Richmond Hill clinic at 9040 Leslie St Unit 7 has 18 therapy rooms designed for kids, with free parking on-site. In-person sessions are great for younger children, hands-on play-based work, and families who want a dedicated space outside the home.
Yes, we offer in-home speech therapy sessions for families in Richmond Hill and the surrounding GTA North area (Vaughan, Markham, Thornhill). At-home sessions can be especially helpful for younger children who do better in their familiar environment, or for families with scheduling or mobility constraints. Availability varies, so reach out and we'll let you know what works for your area.
Common signs include: a toddler not talking by age 2, difficulty pronouncing sounds (R, S, L), stuttering or stumbling on words, trouble understanding directions or expressing needs, limited vocabulary compared to peers, or a daycare/teacher flagging a delay. If any of those sound familiar, a free 30-minute consultation with one of our SLPs is the best first step, there's no referral needed and no obligation to continue.
"Speech therapist" and "Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)" are usually used interchangeably, but in Ontario, only a CASLPO-registered SLP is legally qualified to assess, diagnose, and treat speech and language disorders. Our SLPs are CASLPO-registered, and our SLP Assistants (SLPAs) work directly under their supervision. That's the credential that matters when you're choosing a clinic.
Every child is different. Some families notice changes in a few weeks (especially with articulation or single-sound work), while broader language or fluency goals can take several months of consistent sessions. Regular weekly visits plus short practice routines at home tend to accelerate progress the most. Your SLP will give you a realistic timeline after the initial assessment.
As soon as you have a concern. Early intervention works, the brain is more flexible at younger ages, and small delays are much easier to address before school. We see children as young as 18 months for late-talker concerns, all the way through age 16 for articulation, fluency, and social-communication work. If you're not sure, the free 30-minute consult will help you decide.
Our SLP assessment is $225 and includes a full evaluation plus a written treatment plan. Ongoing intervention by a Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) is $126/hour under SLP supervision. Most private insurance plans cover speech-language pathology, coverage varies by provider, so it's worth checking your plan. Children with an autism diagnosis can use Ontario Autism Program (OAP) funding for our services. Our team can help you navigate the paperwork. The free 30-minute consultation is always at no cost.
Address: 9040 Leslie St Unit 7, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3M4
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