We currently only provide therapy in English. Within speech-language pathology, additional certifications are required to officially treat in other languages. However, many of the strategies and approaches we implement within our therapy sessions are transferrable across languages. The skills and strategies you learn with us can be applied to your home language. If you are a caregiver, we would be happy to show you how you can apply the strategies to your other language. We want to help you support your loved one's language - regardless if it is English or another language. For adult clients, some of our therapists are able to informally include basic vocabulary and conversational practice in another language. Please see the list of our clinicians to learn more.

The short answer is no! All of these designations listed below refer to a therapist who is trained to support speech, language, feeding, voice, resonance, fluency, and social skills for children and adults. • Speech therapist • Speech-language pathologist • Speech pathologist • SLP • R.SLP These are the protected titles and registered designations used by speech-language pathologists as outlined in Section 128 and Schedule 28 of the Health Professions Act (HPA) and Section 18 of the Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Profession Regulation. The minimum education required to be a speech therapist is a Master degree in Speech Language Pathology. As well, all therapists in Alberta are required to be licensed and registered with the Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists. (https://www.acslpa.ca)

In Alberta, you do not a need a doctor's referral to access treatment from a speech therapist! Clients can self refer or request services on their own. We are happy to share any assessment or treatment progress with your paediatrician and family doctor, or with other care providers (e.g., teachers, long term care centre, daycares). We strongly advocate for continuity of care. We believe that you will get the best care if all your health care providers are on the same page! If you are wondering about our speech, language or feeding services, we are offering free 15 min consultation calls! Chat with a speech therapist and ask your questions! We can let you know if therapy would be beneficial for you and your family.

Feeding therapy can be provided by speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, behavioural therapists and dietitians with adequate training. Therapists typically undergo additional training or certification to build competency and skills to support feeding and swallowing concerns. Chatty Therapy has occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists who can support your child's feeding development.