Getting a referral to Aphasia Institute’s programs and services can be made by:
- Individuals with aphasia
- Family members
- Physicians
- Social workers
- Speech-language pathologists
- Other health care professionals
A Speech-Language Pathology assessment and progress report must accompany the referral.
After Referral: What to Expect
- After the referral has been received, the applicant will be contacted by an intake worker within two months.
- The applicant will be invited to take part in an orientation session to learn about the Institute’s programs and services.
- If the applicant is interested in signing up for a program, then a meeting with a speech-language pathologist or social worker will be scheduled to determine if the New Beginnings Program and/or the Community Aphasia Program suits the applicant’s needs.
Contact us at 416-226-3636 for more referral information.
A referral for the Aphasia Institute’s programs and services can be made by:
- Individuals with aphasia
- Family members
- Physicians
- Social workers
- Speech-language pathologists
- Other health care professionals
Download the Referral Form. (There is a separate process for people living with Primary Progressive Aphasia. Please visit Living Your Best Life in the Our Programs section of this page for further information and a separate referral form.)
After the referral has been received, the applicant will be contacted by an intake worker within two months. A full assessment made by a speech-language pathologist is preferred prior to admitting clients into our program. The report will help our staff to determine the appropriate group for an applicant.
Assessments can be arranged through the speech pathology department of your local hospital or the Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN). An assessment through a LHIN is typically arranged with the help of the client’s family physician. Clients wishing to be assessed by a private therapist may contact the Ontario Speech Language Association at (416) 920-0361 for a list of practitioners. The Aphasia Institute can also provide a list of speech pathologists that provide private services. Please contact us at (416) 226-3636 for more information.
In the event that it is not possible to arrange an assessment, please contact us at (416) 226-3636. Every attempt will be made to accommodate any client who is unable to obtain an assessment.
IMPORTANT UPDATES
We offer 3 New Beginnings programs a year.
The New Beginnings program dates and times are:
- Feb 7, 2019 – April 25, 2019 – 9.30-11.30 am
- June 6, 2019 – Aug 22, 2019 – 9.30-11.30 am
- Oct 3, 2019 – Dec 12, 2019 – 9.30-11.30 am
It is important for you to be aware of the changes to our cut-off dates – we will no longer have referral cut-off dates but will have a rolling intake and assessment process for entry into our New Beginnings program with the goal of ensuring a continuous intake process. Please continue to support us by sending in your fully completed referrals along with an SLP report at the earliest to enable us to ensure a smooth and quick intake process for our mutual clients.
We ask that attempts be made to have a full assessment conducted by a speech-language pathologist prior to admitting clients to our program.
The report helps our staff to determine the appropriate group for the individual being referred. In addition, staff members at the Aphasia Institute rely on these reports as a baseline measure when a client begins the program.
Assessments can be arranged through the speech pathology department of your local hospital or the Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN). An assessment through a LHIN is typically arranged with the help of the client’s family physician. Clients wishing to be assessed by a private therapist may contact the Ontario Speech Language Association at (416) 920-0361 for a list of practitioners. The Aphasia Institute can also provide a list of speech pathologists who provide private services. Please contact us at (416) 226-3636 for more information.
In the event that it is not possible to arrange an assessment, please call the Aphasia Institute and talk with the Manager of Intake and Client Services at 416-226-3636 ext.15. Every attempt will be made to accommodate the client who is unable to obtain an assessment.