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Our Team

eXL provides clients and their families with a team that is well-trained and experienced in assessment, programming and intervention. Supervising psychologists are available.

Educational and Psycho-Educational Services
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Psycho-Educational and Academic Assessments
Standardized Academic Assessments
- Testing for Academics, Learning Skills & Strategies
Subject-specific tutoring for students K to Grade 12
- i.e., Reading, Writing, Spelling, Mathematics
Grade 9 Math Test Preparation
Grade 10 Literacy Test Preparation
Learning Skills and Strategies instruction and coaching
- i.e., Study Skills, Test Preparation, Organization, Time Management
Educational Consulting
- i.e., Family support through the IPRC process, IEP/IPP writing and review

Speech & Language Services
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Standardized Speech-Language Assessments
Early Intervention
Auditory Processing
Speech Development
- Articulation
- Phonology
- Oral-Motor Skills
Language Development
Total/Augmentative Communication
Social-Conversational Skills
Classroom Support
Parent Consultation
Caregiver Training

Educational Services

Standardized Academic Assessments – Using standardized testing tools (which provide families with age, grade and percentile rankings of their child’s academic performance in each subject area), an individual student profile is developed. The Academic Assessment process sets baselines for the student’s level of academic performance, learning style and personality dynamics. Knowing individual student strengths and area(s) of weakness better ensures their success. Students are re-assessed regularly to ensure progress and achievement. Results of all testing are reported to parents verbally and in writing.

Subject-specific Tutoring – We specialize in reading, writing, spelling, and math tutoring.

Grade 9 Math Test Preparation and Grade 10 Literacy Test Preparation – Along with the subject-specific skills that require development, students also learn the study skills and test preparation skills needed for test success. Students are presented with the practice testing materials that they will encounter in these required High School tests. Working and re-working test examples will allow the student to not only progress and learn, but also become familiar with the actual test format and structure, thereby alleviating tension and fear of the unknown.

Learning Skills and Strategies – eXL offers explicit instruction in study skills, test preparation, organization, time management, memory strategies, etc. A must for the student who shows a greater potential for learning than their report cards would indicate. Students with low personal motivation would also benefit from explicit instruction in this area.

Educational Consulting – Often, families need help through the sometimes overwhelming process of getting their children effective support in the public or separate school system. A knowledgeable and experienced member of the eXL team will attend an IPRC meeting, IEP/IPP review meeting or team meeting to re-evaluate or modify a student’s current curriculum. We also develop IEP/IPPs and provide programming support for students who are challenged in areas of academic development.

NOTE – If required, eXL Educators have access to in-house Speech & Language Pathologists and Behaviour Therapists to consult on and take part in Academic Assessments and tutoring sessions to better ensure the comprehensive care of each student.

Speech & Language Services

Formal Speech-Language Assessments – Prior to beginning therapy, each client receives a comprehensive speech and language assessment administered by an experienced and CASLPO-regulated Speech and Language Pathologist. Based on the results of the testing, an individual therapy program is developed.

Early Intervention – One in ten children has speech and language difficulties. Without early identification and treatment, these children are at risk for lifelong learning, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Be pro-active and consider speech and language stimulation in the early years to reduce these risks! (Early language development groups are also available, see “Groups”)

Auditory Processing – Providing therapy in Auditory Reception, Phonological Awareness, Following Directions, Comprehension, etc.

Speech Development – Providing therapy in Articulation, Phonology and Oral-Motor Skills

Language Development – Providing therapy in Language Concepts, Sequencing, Cause & Effect, Summarizing, Syntax, Semantics, etc.

Total/Augmentative Communication – Establishing and practicing augmentative forms of communication

Social-Conversational Skills – Providing age- and ability-appropriate skills and problem solving strategies (Social skills groups are also available, see “Groups)

Classroom Support – Consultation to teachers and Educational Assistants around the support required for learning

Parent Consultation – Providing parents with support around the development of their child’s Speech, Language and Social Communication skills and abilities

Caregiver Training – Providing caregivers in related fields with strategies to assist children with Speech, Language and Social Communication. Please contact the Office to book training, 905.686.4800

NOTE - If required, eXL Speech & Language Pathologists have access to in-house Education Specialists and Behaviour Therapists for consultation when developing a comprehensive client program.