How long are sessions?

Each session is usually 50 minutes.

How often do we come?

Most families come once a week, but we will work with you based on your needs and schedule.

Do parents stay during the session?

Yes, if you’d like! We encourage parent involvement and will share tips to try at home.

Is this covered by insurance?

Many insurance plans in Nova Scotia cover speech therapy.

AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. This means tools like using an iPad, picture boards or speech devices that help some communicate.

Can this help with reading or school struggles?

Yes! We work on language skills that support reading, writing, and school success.

Can adults benefit too?

Absolutely. We support adults with communication needs due to injury, stroke, or other conditions.

How long are speech therapy sessions?

Appointments are usually 60 minutes, including approximately 50 minutes of direct therapy and 10 minutes for documentation and planning.

How often do clients attend speech therapy?

Many clients attend once a week, but frequency depends on the individual's goals, needs and schedule.

Do parents stay during their child's session?

Parents and caregivers are welcome to participate. We encourage family involvement and provide strategies to use at home.

Is speech therapy covered by insurance?

Many insurance plans cover services provided by a registered Speech-Language Pathologist. Confirm coverage with your insurer.

AAC means Augmentative and Alternative Communication. It includes picture boards, communication applications, devices, gestures and writing.

Can adults benefit from speech therapy?

Yes. We support adults with speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication and swallowing needs.

Where is speech therapy provided?

Services are available at our Bedford clinic, in community settings and virtually across Nova Scotia.

Speech Therapy in Bedford and across Nova Scotia

Personalized speech therapy for children and adults, with faster access, clear communication, and one coordinated team supporting your care. Free OAE Hearing Screenings.

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See how we help

No referral needed · Clinic, home, or online · EN / FR / AR / ASL

Helping Children and Adults Find Their Voice

At Allied Therapy, we provide speech therapy services to children and adults across Halifax and Nova Scotia. Our goal is simple: to help people communicate clearly and confidently. Whether your child struggles with saying words, or you’re an adult needing support after an injury, we are here to help.

Who We Serve

We support children with:

Speech delays

Trouble understanding or using words

Literacy - Orton-Gillingham Trained

Feeding challenges

Difficulty being understood

Stuttering

Using or learning AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)

Allied Therapy clinician supporting a child during a play-based therapy activity

Allied Therapy clinician supporting a senior to stay safe at home

We support Adults With:

Stroke recovery and brain injury support

Voice changes or challenges

Speaking or understanding

Feeding challenges

Accent modification & confidence building in speech

Our Approach to Speech Therapy

Personalized Assessment

We start with an assessment to see how you or your child communicates.

Customized Therapy Plan

We build a plan with you to fits your goals. We might work in your home, virtually, or at our Bedford clinic.

Progress Together

Therapy includes play-based activities for kids and real-life practice for adults. We adjust the plan as progress is made. We often team up with Occupational Therapists, Mental Health Professionals, & Behaviour Therapists when needed.

What support will help with

Better speech clarity – easier for others to understand you or your child.

More words and ideas – talking and listening get easier.

More successful peer interactions and friendships.

Increased confidence – feel proud when speaking in school or work.

Our Speech-Language Pathologists now offer Hearing Screening for any of our clients. Our equipment allows for a quick OAE screening to inform parents and to help decide if a further referral to an Audiologist is needed. Our device offers an accurate way to assess the function of the outer hair cells in the inner ear by measuring sounds (OAEs) produced in the ear canal.

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