A personalized treatment plan acts as the roadmap for therapy. It guides every session and helps make sure the work we do is meaningful, measurable, and aligned with what the client truly wants to achieve.
At Mosaic Speech Therapy in Edmonton, we believe everyone deserves to communicate with confidence. But we also know that no two people learn the same way.
That’s why we don’t use generic or one-size-fits-all therapy plans. Real and lasting progress happens when a plan is carefully designed around each person’s unique needs, goals, and strengths.
Phase 1: Assessment & Getting to Know You
The first step is a full assessment. This gives us a clear picture of how someone communicates and what support they need.
1. Case History & Conversation
We begin by talking with the client—or with parents/caregivers for children. We ask about:
- Developmental milestones
- Medical history
- Past therapy
- Current concerns
For adults, we discuss how their communication challenges affect work, relationships, and daily life. For children, we gather information about how they communicate at home, at school, and in other settings.
2. Standardized and Informal Testing
We use a mix of:
- Standardized tests (to compare skills to same-age peers)
- Informal observations (to see how communication looks in real life)
This might include watching a child play, listening to conversational speech, or observing how someone handles tasks like swallowing during mealtimes.
3. Establishing a Baseline
All the information we gather helps us set a “starting point.”
We measure skills like:
- Speech sounds
- Understanding and using language
- Fluency
- Voice quality
- Social communication
- Oral motor abilities
This baseline allows us to track progress clearly over time.
Phase 2: Setting Goals Together
Once we understand the communication profile, we move into planning.
1. Creating Clear, Functional Goals
We set SMART goals—specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.
Examples include:
- “Produce the /s/ sound correctly in conversation with 90% accuracy.”
- “Use two word-finding strategies to independently complete phone calls.”
These goals are designed to improve daily communication, not just test performance.
2. Including Clients & Families
Goals should matter in real life. We involve clients and families to ensure therapy is meaningful.
Examples:
- A child might work on sounds that help friends understand them better.
- An adult recovering from a stroke might focus on ordering food at their favourite Edmonton restaurant.
3. Choosing Evidence-Based Methods
Our therapists use proven approaches and match them to each person’s needs and learning style. Techniques may include:
- The Lidcombe Program (stuttering)
- PROMPT (motor speech)
- Core vocabulary approaches (severely unintelligible speech)
We blend methods as needed and note them clearly in the plan.
Phase 3: Building the Treatment Plan
The treatment plan is a working document that outlines everything we’ll focus on.
1. Long-Term Goals
These describe the bigger picture—what we want to achieve over months or during a school year.
2. Short-Term Objectives
These are the smaller steps that move us toward the long-term goals. They’re quicker to achieve and help keep motivation high.
3. Activities & Materials
We list the specific activities, tools, and exercises to be used in sessions. These are always tailored to the client.
Examples:
- A dinosaur-loving child might practice describing dinosaur scenes.
- A business professional might work on presentation skills.
4. Frequency & Duration
We recommend how often sessions should happen (for example, weekly or twice a week) and how long the entire treatment block should last before re-evaluating.
5. Home Practice
Real progress happens between sessions.
We create simple, practical home activities so clients can use their new skills in daily life—at home, school, work, or anywhere in the community.
Phase 4: Tracking Progress & Updating the Plan
A treatment plan is not fixed—it grows and changes with the client.
1. Session-by-Session Data
During every session, we track progress by collecting data. This helps us see what’s improving and what still needs work.
2. Formal Progress Reviews
At set times, we compare new performance to the original baseline. This tells us how quickly someone is improving and whether we need to adjust anything.
3. Adjusting the Plan
If progress stalls or if needs change, we update the plan. This might mean:
- Changing techniques
- Adjusting goals
- Adding new tools
- Increasing home practice
Flexibility is essential for helping clients continue to grow.
Mosaic’s Commitment to Personalized Care
At Mosaic Speech Therapy in Edmonton, every treatment plan reflects our dedication to client-centered care. Each plan is designed to build confidence, improve communication, and support meaningful progress—one personalized goal at a time. For personalized assistance, feel free to contact us at info@mosaic-slp.ca or 587-292-0072.