Frequently Asked Questions

No referral is required. You can contact Rainbow Speech Language Clinic directly to schedule an assessment or therapy session for yourself or your child.

Yes. We offer full teletherapy services via a secure, PIPEDA-compliant video platform. Teletherapy is available for clients across British Columbia and is just as effective as in-person care for most goals.

Common signs include difficulty being understood by others, limited vocabulary for their age, stuttering, frustration when communicating, or difficulty following directions. If you have concerns, we recommend booking an initial consultation — early support often leads to the best outcomes.

We work with clients across the lifespan — from toddlers as young as 12 months through to adults. Our services are tailored to each individual's age, needs, and goals.

An assessment gives a detailed picture of your child's communication skills. It typically includes a parent or caregiver interview, standardised tests, and play-based observation. The SLP then summarises the findings and recommends next steps.

Assessment length varies depending on the child's age and the areas being assessed. Most assessments take between 1.5 and 3 hours. Your clinician will advise you on the expected duration when booking.

Yes. A written report is included with formal assessments. It summarises findings, explains the results in plain language, and provides recommendations. If you need a report for school, insurance, or a specialist, our report meets all standard requirements.

Yes. Our formal assessment reports can be used as part of a multidisciplinary assessment for conditions including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and may support applications for government funding programs such as At Home Program or Autism Funding.

Session frequency depends on your child's goals, severity of difficulties, and family schedule. Most clients attend weekly or bi-weekly sessions. Your SLP will recommend a schedule after the initial assessment and review it regularly as your child progresses.

Progress varies widely depending on the nature and severity of the difficulty, consistency of attendance, and home practice. Many families notice meaningful changes within the first few months. Your SLP will set measurable goals and track progress at regular intervals.

We strongly encourage parent involvement. For younger children especially, parents and caregivers are essential partners in therapy. We dedicate time each session to sharing strategies you can use at home to extend learning into everyday routines.

We provide therapy for a wide range of communication needs including speech sound development, language delays and disorders, stuttering and fluency, voice, social communication, literacy, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

MSP does not cover private speech-language pathology services. However, many extended health benefit plans do provide coverage. We recommend checking your plan details before your first appointment.

Eligible families may access funding through the BC Autism Funding Program, the At Home Program, CYSN (Children and Youth with Special Needs), or RCBC (Rehabilitation Centre for Children). We can provide documentation to support funding applications.

We provide detailed receipts and reports that you can submit to your extended health provider for reimbursement. Please contact us to ask about direct billing options for your specific insurer.