Parc-Extension · Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension
Speech therapy for Parc-Extension families
Clinically reviewed by Kimberly Martins, M.A. CCC-SLP
Our clinic is about ten minutes straight up boulevard de l'Acadie from Parc-Extension. We see children, teens and adults for speech, language, stuttering, voice and swallowing, and we work with families who speak many languages at home.
A neighbourhood of many languages
Parc-Extension is one of the most multilingual neighbourhoods in Montréal. Close to half of residents were born outside Canada, and children grow up hearing South Asian languages, Greek, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Arabic and others at home, alongside French at school and English in the street.
Learning several languages does not cause speech or language delays. But it does change what a careful assessment looks like. A child may know some words only in one language, mix languages in a sentence, or take longer with some sounds. These are often typical. Looking at only one language can make a typical difference look like a disorder, or hide a real difficulty.
That is why we start by asking which languages your child hears, from whom, and how much. We then look at all of them together before drawing conclusions. Read more about how we work with multilingual families.
What we help with
We see babies, toddlers, school-age children, teens and adults. Common reasons Parc-Extension families contact us:
- A toddler who uses few words in any of the family’s languages
- Speech that is clear to the family but hard for teachers or friends to understand
- Difficulty following instructions, telling a story or learning to read in French
- Stuttering
- An adult whose speech, language or swallowing changed after a stroke or illness
See the full list of conditions for children and for adults.
Close to home, three ways
At the clinic. Boulevard de l’Acadie runs straight from Parc-Extension to our building near Marché Central, with free parking.
At home. In-home sessions are available in Parc-Extension. Contact us to check availability for your street.
Online. Sessions by secure video work well for many goals, and for parent coaching with toddlers. Learn about telepractice.
Public and community services for Parc-Extension families
Private and public services work well together. Many families keep their place on a public waiting list while starting with us, and we share reports with your permission.
CLSC de Parc-Extension
7085 rue Hutchison, 514-731-8531. Part of Santé Québec – CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal. If you have concerns about the development of a child aged 5 or under, you can start with the CLSC's intake service or call 811.
Agir tôt program
Quebec's free early-screening program for children aged 0 to 5. Access is through your CLSC, or through a doctor or other professional with your consent.
Bibliothèque de Parc-Extension
421 rue Saint-Roch. Story times and children's books are an easy, free way to build language at home, in any of your family's languages.
School services
Schools of the Centre de services scolaire de Montréal, such as École Barclay and École Camille-Laurin, and of the English Montreal School Board can refer students to school speech-language pathologists. Ask your child's school team. With your permission, we can share our reports with them.
Information checked in October 2026. Contact each service to confirm current hours and how to apply.
How we can help
Common questions
Is there a speech therapist near Parc-Extension?
Yes. Our clinic at Marché Central, 9580 boul. de l'Acadie, is about ten minutes north of Parc-Extension by car, or a short trip by bus 179 from Acadie métro. We also offer in-home sessions and online sessions.
We speak Bengali (or Punjabi, Urdu, Tamil…) at home. Can you still help?
Yes. Our clinicians work in English and French, and some also speak Greek, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic or Armenian. If no one speaks your language, your clinician will learn about how it works, ask how your child uses it, and coach you to support your child in the language you are most comfortable with. You should not stop using your home language.
Should we wait for the CLSC or start privately?
You can do both. Public waiting lists for speech therapy can be long. Many families keep their place on the public list while they start with us, and we share reports with your permission when public services begin.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can contact us directly. We provide receipts for private insurance.
Nearby areas
Let's talk about what you're noticing.
No referral needed. Call the clinic or send us a request, and we'll match you with the right clinician.