York-Durham Aphasia Centre welcomes referrals from everyone in the community, including:
- Self-referral by people with aphasia and other acquired communication disabilities
- Inquiries by family members or friends of someone with aphasia or other communication disabilities
- Referrals by speech language pathologists
- Referrals by other health professionals
Referral Process
Step 1: Application
Download, view and print our referral form (click here). This form will guide you in providing the information that a York-Durham Aphasia Centre Speech Language Pathologist requires for the intake process. Mail or fax the completed referral form to the address/fax number shown on the form.
Step 2: Information gathering
A Speech Language Pathologist will review the referral and answer questions, provide introductory information about the communication program and describe available programs and services.
Steps 3: In home assessment
The Speech Language Pathologist makes arrangements to visit the client's home to conduct an informal communication assessment. The purpose of the in-home visit is to informally assess the person's ability to communicate and identify potential communication strategies to determine eligibility.
Step 4: Client visits program
A visit gives the potential client a chance to meet new people like themselves, participate in the group discussions and try out some communication strategies. This visit also gives the York-Durham Aphasia Centre program team a chance to work with the potential client. Following the visit, a decision is made regarding whether the program meets the needs of the client.
For further information, or assistance, please contact ydac@marchofdimes.ca or call 1-800-567-0315 ext. 6216 or (905) 773-7758 ext. 6216.