How can I find out if there is a Nova Scotia Hearing and Speech Clinic Speech-Language Pathologist in my area?
Clicking on the Locations button on the NSHSC homepage will connect you to a map of the NSHSC locations.  Clicking on a location will give you the address and telephone number of that location.  You can also look in your phone book under Nova Scotia Hearing & Speech Clinic or contact your local  hospital to determine the nearest location.

How can I get my child, spouse, a friend, or myself referred for a speech-language evaluation?
The NSHSC maintains an open referral policy, meaning that with the exception of inpatients who are in the hospital, anyone may refer when there is a concern regarding communication.  This includes parents, doctors, spouses, other health professionals or even the person him/herself.

How much will speech-language pathology services cost?
You will not have to pay for speech-language pathology services received from the Nova Scotia Hearing and Speech Clinic if you are a resident of Nova Scotia.  Costs are covered by Nova Scotia medical insurance.

What age children do you work with? 
The Nova Scotia Hearing and Speech Clinic (NSHSC) speech-language pathologists work with children who have not yet entered the school system.

Once a child has entered the school system he/she is followed by school speech- language pathologists, who are separate from the NSHSC.  If your child has been followed by a NSHSC speech-language pathologist and still requires further intervention upon entering school, he/she will be referred to the school speech-language pathologist.

Should I wait until my child is school-aged and have him/her seen then?
No.  It is recommended that a child be seen as soon as a communication difficulty is suspected or diagnosed.  In most cases, the sooner the intervention is initiated the better and faster the child's success will occur.  As well, some children may experience  low self esteem or behavioural difficulties due to communication difficulties.  Early intervention can help prevent these problems from developing into serious issues.

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