Welcome to PALS

A speech and language therapy service for children in the GVA & GTA.

Play. Articulate. Learn. Socialize.

Meet Maddy Federman Founder & Clinical Director

Our Approach

At PALS, we are deeply committed to nurturing your child’s language and communication skills in a warm and supportive environment. We address a range of speech and language challenges by:

  • Partnering closely with your family to support your child's journey towards clear and effective self-expression,

  • Tailoring services using evidence-based methods to meet your child’s unique needs, and

  • Fostering language development, confidence, and joy in communication.

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Services

Articulation and Phonology

Motor Speech Difficulties

Early Language Development

Social- Emotional Communication

Augmentative and Alternative Communication 

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Client Testimonials

  • "Working with Maddy over the last 4 years has been absolutely life-changing for my daughter E. With Maddy's thoughtful guidance, my daughter has not only improved her verbal speech, but she has also become more confident in her overall communication. What sets Maddy apart from other SLPs is that she takes the time to truly understand each child's needs and tailors their unique learning plan to reach individual goals. Maddy possesses a rare ability in connecting with each child individually and her play-based approach to therapy makes learning engaging, fun, and effective. Maddy's genuine warmth and dedication shines through everything she does, and she has been instrumental in my daughter's growth and development. Maddy truly cares about the children she works with and actively works to support them and their families. My family and I are so grateful for everything Maddy has done for E, and we look forward to continuing to work with her for many years to come. Thank you Maddy, for helping E find the words she wants to say!"

    — Laura N, Toronto

  • "We worked with Maddy to support our son’s learning and our experience was exceptional. She was so helpful, positive, and constructive in all of our sessions and our son felt comfortable and encouraged. Maddy’s professionalism and patience stood out along with her deep knowledge of child development. Even when he had off days, Maddy had the skills to work through these moments with him with a gentle but firm demeanor. She didn’t just work with our son, she went above and beyond and supported us as parents with thoughtful guidance on how to better help him thrive. We’re so grateful to have had her in our corner!"

    —J.C, Toronto 

  • “Maddy and her team are exceptional! Each session was engaging and tailored to the specific needs of our daughter. Our daughter looked forward to every session. Maddy successfully helped our daughter overcome the challenges she was facing with her speech. I highly recommend PALS!”

    —D.F, Toronto

  • “PALS Speech and Language Services is amazing! Maddy worked with my daughter for about a year and a half, focusing on both speech articulation and social communication. From the very beginning, she made every session so much fun — my daughter always looked forward to seeing her each week. Maddy had such a special way of connecting with her, making learning feel positive and fun. Over time, we saw huge improvements in my daughter’s speech clarity, confidence, and ability to navigate social situations. Maddy truly helped her on many levels — not just in how she speaks, but in how she communicates and interacts with others. We’re so grateful for her kindness and patience. I can’t recommend PALS Speech and Language Services enough!”

    —Q.C, Toronto

  • “We have been using PALS Speech Therapy for the past three years, first with Maddy and now with Dorit, and it has been an incredible experience. Our child was non-verbal at one time, and thanks to their support, we’ve seen amazing progress in spontaneous communication skills. They create a safe, welcoming space, honor each child’s boundaries, and expertly support children with diverse learning needs—including those using augmentative communication devices.

    Their patience, thoughtfulness, and tailored approach have made therapy engaging and effective. We highly recommend PALS Speech Therapy!”

    —Jordyn, Toronto

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