We love helping build young communicators through speech, language and literacy supports in Edmonton, St. Albert & surrounding areas.

We specialize in supporting children's speech, language, and literacy skills with our comprehensive speech-language therapy services. Our speech pathologists (SLPs) and SLP Assistants employ personalized strategies to foster language development, improve communication, and boost self-confidence.

From articulation to AAC, we address a range of speech-related challenges, to help your child thrive. Connect with us to answer any questions you have concerning speech therapy for your child!

  • "Paulina is one of the best! She is professional, reliable, and highly qualified. Her collaborative relationship with our family was very successful and much needed as we waited for a ASD diagnosis for our middle child. I highly recommend her service to any family needing speech and language therapy for their child - she will be attentive, caring, reliable…she will treat your child as if it's her own. Your child(ren) and family will be so lucky to have her!”

    — Jenny, mom of 3 boys

  • "I have learned so much from Paulina as she worked with students in our school. She is an excellent communicator and was an engaged, important member of a team, supporting students with diverse needs. Paulina helped our EAs know how to extend SLP supports into the classroom and between sessions, so that the children were able to progress as much as possible. She met the children where they were at to build on their language abilities and grow from there. She was an asset to our school and we will miss her!"

    — Nathalie M., Learning Resource Coordinator

  • "Paulina excels at her career in Speech and Language Pathology. My daughter, age 8 at the time, took to Paulina immediately. She incorporates play during each session while focusing on the issues at hand. This allowed my daughter to target the required sounds and use it in every day conversations which was the goal from the start. Thank you Paulina for your gift with children! I would highly recommend you to anyone looking for a qualified and certified SLP."

    — Gisèle - mother of A., with 'R' sound delays

  • "Paulina is a wonderful and caring SLP. She is everything you have promised and much more! In the previous two years, Paulina has been a huge blessing to my son. His speech is now vastly improved, and he has made wonderful gains in communication skills. He has progressed from communicating his needs & wants with simple short phrases to communicating in complete sentences, followed by initiating follow-up questions. He now engages and interacts more with his peers at school. Paulina often has insightful ideas that make each session interesting. She also welcomes input and collaborates with parents to ensure they are learning as well. She is simply amazing! It has been such a pleasure to work with Paulina. Her extensive knowledge and clinical experience in the field have enabled her a valued SLP in the community. Without reservations, I recommend Paulina to anyone who is looking for outstanding speech therapy services."

    — Parent of a 7-year-old with Language Impairment

  • "We are blessed to have Paulina as our son’s SLP. From our first appointment, she understood what our son needed help with. She is warm, friendly and caring. Her ability to work with young children with such ease and in a way that is fun for our son is amazing… Her methods of teaching are effective and our son made a wonderful progress. Over time, Paulina gives feedback on our son’s milestone and she valued our input as parents. Working with Paulina for almost 2 years, her knowledge, methods and approach are evidently effective as not only our son progresses but also us parents. Our son proudly talk about her to his classmates.. he love and enjoys every session with her."

    — Parents of E.

  • It was a pleasure working with Ms. Paulina. My son enjoyed all of his sessions and has been looking forward to his lessons with her. We were guided step by step without feeling too much pressure on doing the tasks at hand. She is professional, compassionate and so easy to work with. Highly recommended!

    — Mom of 5 year old boy working on speech sounds

  • "Paulina cares for me by teaching me how to say how I feel to become better."

    — E., age 6, in-person and teletherapy client for 3 years

About Us

At Ruby Speech Therapy, Inc. we are a team of Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) who specialize in providing personalized and effective support for children and teenagers facing speech, language and literacy challenges. We work with children and their families who are working on goals related to speech sound disorders, late talkers, language delays and disorders and genetic or neurodevelopmental disorders related to communication challenges.

At Ruby Speech Therapy, we employ various creative mediums like play, music, and books, tailoring each session according to the child's interests. We also conduct comprehensive speech therapy assessments and offer speech therapy in groups, allowing children to learn and grow together.

Our speech and language therapy stands out due to our collaborative approach. We work closely with families, schools, and community teams, building a support network for each child. Our commitment to staying current with the latest research and strategies ensures we offer the most effective speech and language therapy methods available.

Key highlights of Ruby Speech Therapy, Inc.:

  • Personalized therapy guided by a qualified speech language pathologist

  • Creative, child-led therapy integrating play, music, and books

  • Comprehensive speech therapy assessments and group therapy options

  • Extensive collaboration with families and educational teams

Join us at Ruby Speech Therapy, Inc., where our speech and language pathologists create communication bridges for a brighter future.

Services

Speech Therapy Rates

  • All Individual Services: $148/hour or $98/40 minutes

    Assessment, 1:1 therapy, report writing, team meetings, and any other individual service are all billed at this rate.

    1 Hour of Therapy: 45 minutes direct (face-to-face) time + 15 minutes indirect time (documentation, homework, email follow-up if applicable)

    40 Minutes of Therapy: 30 minutes direct time + 10 minutes indirect time

    For more information on the speech and language therapy services we offer, please click here.

  • At Ruby Speech, we also offer services with an SLP Assistant to work with children and their families.

    SLPA Services are billed at $87/hr, which consists of 45 minutes face-to-face, plus 15 minutes of documentation and follow-up time. For certain clients, a shorter session may be an option. $58/40 mins, which consists of 30 minutes face-to-face, plus 10 minutes of indirect time.

    Families who work with an SLPA must also have their therapy plan established and supervised by an SLP.

    Please note that SLPA services are not covered by most Extended Health Care Plans under the “Speech Therapy” section. You can inquire with your health insurance provider about using funds from a Health Spending Account to cover SLPA services.

  • Group Therapy Sessions: Offered at a discounted rate of $98/hour (45 minutes direct time, 15 minutes indirect time), individualized to your child's goals.

    Groups consist of two or more children with similar goals.

    For more information on group speech therapy options, please click here.

  • $450, estimate

    This cost is based on an estimated 3 hours of time.

    Actual time spent may be less, such as for a speech sounds assessment, or more, such as for an in-depth language assessment and report.

    SLP Assessments and Report Writing is billed at $148/hour, as all other SLP services.

    Before beginning the assessment process, we will discuss your family's needs and the type of assessment and documentation needed.

    For more information on assessments, please click here.

  • Speech Therapy Consulting Services: Billed at $148/hr.

    We will collaborate to create an estimate based on your organization's needs for speech and language services.

    Speech Therapy Workshops: Prices vary and all are eligible for grant funding through the Alberta Childcare Grant Funding Program.

    To learn more about our speech therapy workshops available, in-person or virtually, please click here.

  • Most extended health benefit plans have some coverage for Speech-Language Pathology (it may be listed as “Speech Therapy”).

    Your receipt for services can be submitted for reimbursement to your insurance provider.

  • Invoices can be paid with credit card or Visa/Mastercard Debit. We provide you with a receipt directly after payment.

FAQs

  • At Ruby Speech Therapy, our speech-language pathologists in Edmonton & St. Albert work to improve your child’s speech, language, cognitive-communication, fluency (stuttering), and other related disorders. Our personalized therapy helps your child overcome communication barriers, leading to an improvement in their self-confidence and academic achievements. We also work with a variety of communication systems, including many Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems.

  • Children with speech sound disorders, late talkers, language delays, and disorders as well as genetic or neurodevelopmental disorders related to communication challenges, can immensely benefit from our speech and language therapy services. We also support bilingual children and those with literacy challenges.

  • Yes, a speech pathologist can indeed assist if your child is showing signs of delayed speech.

    A “late talker” is identified as a child who is 18 months old and not yet using 20 words, or who is 2 years old and is not combining 2 words together (e.g., “more milk”, “daddy, help”) and has a total vocabulary of less than 100 words. Many children who are late to talk catch up with their same-aged peers, while others continue to need support due to ongoing language difficulties. Parents working together with speech therapists can support their child and encourage their language development.

    SLPs work with parents to support their “early communicators” by using strategies aimed at improving pre-verbal skills (i.e., communication-related skills that come before speaking) and encouraging functional vocabulary and combining words.

  • Yes, Speech-Language Pathologists can play an important role in a child’s team when learning to read. We recognize the crucial link between language and literacy skills. Our literacy support services focus on developing reading, writing, and phonological awareness abilities in children.

    Our therapists use evidence-based practices, such as phonics instruction, reading comprehension strategies, and multisensory approaches to help build a strong foundation for literacy development.

  • We use various creative mediums like play, music, and books to engage your child and tailor each session according to their interests. When needed, we conduct comprehensive speech therapy assessments to understand their unique learning styles and needs. We also offer group therapy options, where children can learn and grow together.

    We always prefer to involve family members, especially parents, to join in on sessions. This best supports carry-over of skills to environments outside the therapy room!

  • Yes, at Ruby Speech Therapy, our speech-language pathologists collaborate extensively with schools and daycares in Edmonton & St. Albert. We offer consultations for classroom-based supports in the areas of speech, language, and literacy development and provide 1:1 or small group therapy sessions for students with identified speech, language, and literacy needs. We also offer virtual speech and language therapy services outside of Edmonton & surrounding areas.

    Learn more about having speech language therapy services at your school or childcare centre here.

  • Yes, our speech-language pathologists in Edmonton & St. Albert offer comprehensive speech and language assessments. These assessments are crucial for understanding a child’s unique learning profile and ensuring they receive the necessary support throughout their educational journey.

    SLP assessments

    • Identify specific speech and language difficulties

    • Provide a baseline for measuring progress

    • Inform targeted therapy goals and strategies

    • Offer insights and recommendations for parents and educators

    • Support applications or eligibility requests for specialized programs, such as SLP-supported preschool programs.

  • Yes, you can submit a referral for your child to receive speech and language therapy services. You do not need a doctor’s note or referral. Contact us today to help your child overcome communication barriers and build confidence with the help of our dedicated speech-language pathologists.

  • Yes, we provide speech and language therapy services for Spanish-speaking families in Edmonton & St. Albert. You can click here for more information.

  • Speech pathologists often support autistic children and their families with speech, language and social communication goals. At Ruby Speech Therapy, we are passionate about using neurodiversity-affirming practices. Our therapists participate in ongoing learning from autistic advocates and teachers to help inform our practices and approaches.

    For pre-verbal children, or those who would benefit from alternate methods of input (i.e., hearing and receptive language) and output (i.e., using language), our speech pathologists have access to a variety of AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) systems and can help identify the best system to begin building on your child’s communication strengths.

  • We do not direct-bill insurance providers. Given the rise in costs, reducing the administrative load will help us keep our service rates as competitive as possible.

    Most extended health benefit plans have some coverage for Speech-Language Pathology (it may be listed as “Speech Therapy”).