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Speech therapy for kids in Vaughan

Vaughan is covered by York Region Preschool Speech and Language (Oak Valley Health) for free preschool services and by the Children's Treatment Network for school-aged rehabilitation.

In Vaughan the pieces are York Region Preschool Speech and Language (Oak Valley Health) before school, Children's Treatment Network of Simcoe York for rehabilitation to age 19, Mackenzie Health (Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital) for hospital clinics, and the York Region District School Board and York Catholic District School Board once a child is in school. The Children's Treatment Network is also the autism diagnostic hub lead for York Region and Simcoe County, which matters for Vaughan families waiting on an Ontario Autism Program assessment.

Speechie plans virtual appointments for Vaughan families once CASLPO registration is confirmed. Until then, this page maps what is free today.

Free and public options in Vaughan

  1. 1

    Before school: York Region Preschool Speech and Language

    Run by Oak Valley Health. Free, parent self-referral, birth to school entry. Call 1-888-703-5437.

  2. 2

    In school: 2 boards

    Ask the teacher for a referral to the board's speech-language pathologist.

    • York Region District School Board
    • York Catholic District School Board

    French-language: Conseil scolaire Viamonde and Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.

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    Any age: Children's Treatment Network of Simcoe York

    Children's Treatment Network of Simcoe York serves York Region to age 19 and is the SmartStart Hub entry point; families refer directly. Mackenzie Health (Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital) takes physician referrals for specialty clinics, and York Region Public Health runs early-years programs.

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What is different about Vaughan

Vaughan families register with the same York Region program as Markham, Richmond Hill and Newmarket. Oak Valley Health runs intake centrally, and services are delivered at community locations across the region rather than at the hospital.

The Children's Treatment Network is the autism diagnostic hub lead for York Region and Simcoe County, so a Vaughan family waiting for an Ontario Autism Program assessment and a family referred for preschool speech are dealing with connected organizations. The preschool program can refer on to the hub.

Italian remains one of the most common home languages in Vaughan alongside Russian and Hebrew. York Region District School Board and York Catholic District School Board both employ speech-language pathologists, and Vaughan Public Libraries run free early literacy programs at every branch.

Hospital

Mackenzie Health (Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital)

Free storytimes

Vaughan Public Libraries

French-language boards

Conseil scolaire Viamonde, Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir

Private speech therapy in Vaughan

OHIP does not cover private clinics in Vaughan; typical 2026 rates are roughly $110 to $180 per hour and $300 to $600 for an assessment (often mid-range in Vaughan). Verify any clinician on the CASLPO Public Register, then see the cost guide and questions to ask.

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Questions Vaughan families ask

How do I get free speech therapy for my child in Vaughan?
Before school, parents refer directly to York Region Preschool Speech and Language, run by Oak Valley Health (1-888-703-5437): no doctor referral, no diagnosis, no fee. Once in school, ask the York Region District School Board or York Catholic District School Board for a speech-language referral, or refer to Children's Treatment Network of Simcoe York directly.
Which hospital in Vaughan has a speech-language service for children?
Mackenzie Health (Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital) is the hospital route in York Region; specialty clinics such as feeding, cleft or voice need a physician referral. For most speech and language concerns the community program (Oak Valley Health) or Children's Treatment Network of Simcoe York is the faster door.
Does OHIP cover private speech therapy in Vaughan?
No. OHIP does not pay for private speech-language pathology in Vaughan or anywhere in Ontario. Many extended health plans cover part of it, and fees paid to a CASLPO-registered speech-language pathologist qualify for the medical expense tax credit.
Will Speechie offer appointments in Vaughan?
Speechie plans virtual appointments for Vaughan families once the clinician's CASLPO registration is confirmed. Until then, use Oak Valley Health and join the waitlist to be notified.

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