FSCD Services in Edmonton & St. Albert
We direct bill and coordinate with FSCD so you can focus on what matters most: your child's progress. All services are provided by registered or certified professionals at our welcoming clinic.
How Ruby Therapy Services Works with FSCD
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Ruby Therapy Services can bill FSCD directly for approved services, eliminating the need for families to pay out-of-pocket and seek reimbursement. We handle the administrative side so you can focus on your child's progress.
What This Means for You:
No upfront payment required for approved FSCD services
We submit invoices directly to FSCD on your behalf
Simpler, less stressful process for busy families
Transparent communication about what's covered
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We work seamlessly with family-managed FSCD contracts, where families have flexibility and control over how their FSCD funding is used. We provide the services, and you manage the contract according to your family's preferences and priorities.
What This Means for You:
You maintain control and flexibility over service delivery
We provide detailed invoices and documentation for your records
Clear communication about service hours and contract balance
Collaborative partnership between your family and our team
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All of our services are provided at our welcoming, accessible clinic in St. Albert. We do not provide home-based services. Our clinic environment is designed to be comfortable, child-friendly, and equipped with the tools and materials needed for effective therapy and assessment.
What This Means for You:
Consistent, professional environment for therapy sessions
Access to specialized equipment and resources
No need to prepare your home for therapy visits
Convenient location serving just minutes from the Anthony Henday
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Services Covered Under FSCD
Ruby Therapy Services offers a comprehensive range of services that can be covered under FSCD funding, depending on your child's approved support plan.
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Our registered Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) provide evidence-based therapy to address a wide range of communication and swallowing challenges.
Conditions We Treat:
Speech sound disorders (articulation and phonology)
Expressive and receptive language delays
Early language development and late talkers
Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
Stuttering and fluency disorders
Voice disorders
Feeding and swallowing difficulties
Social communication challenges
Autism-related communication support
Language-based literacy challenges
Down syndrome communication support
Other speech and language disorders
Delivered By
Registered Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)
Typical Coverage
FSCD typically covers speech therapy services provided by registered SLPs when included in your child's approved support plan.
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Our registered Occupational Therapists (OTs) help children develop the skills they need for daily life, play, learning, and independence.
Areas We Address:
Fine motor skill development
Gross motor coordination
Sensory processing challenges
Self-care skills (dressing, eating, toileting)
Handwriting and printing difficulties
Visual-motor integration
Attention and executive functioning challenges
Emotional regulation difficulties
Activities of daily living
Adaptive strategies and equipment recommendations
Delivered By
Registered Occupational Therapists (OTs)
Typical Coverage
FSCD typically covers occupational therapy services provided by registered OTs when included in your child's approved support plan.
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Targeted literacy intervention for children with reading, spelling, and writing challenges, delivered by Speech-Language Pathologists with specialized literacy training.
What We Address:
Phonological awareness (sound awareness skills)
Letter-sound knowledge and phonics
Reading difficulties and dyslexia
Reading comprehension challenges
Spelling and written expression
Language-based learning disabilities
Delivered By
Speech-Language Pathologists with specialized literacy training
Typical Coverage
FSCD may cover literacy support when provided by SLPs and included in your child's approved plan.
FAQ
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No, you do not need a doctor's referral to access our services. However, you will need to have an active FSCD contract with approved services that match what you're seeking (speech therapy, OT, assessments). We recommend confirming coverage with your FSCD caseworker before booking.
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All of our services are provided at our clinic in St. Albert. We do not provide home-based services. Our clinic is designed to be welcoming, accessible, and equipped with the materials and tools needed for effective therapy and assessment. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible.
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With direct billing, we submit invoices directly to FSCD on your behalf, and you don't pay out-of-pocket for approved services.
With family-managed contracts, you manage the contract and funding directly, and we provide detailed invoices for you to submit to FSCD. We are in the process of approval for direct-billing at this time.
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Your FSCD Disability Services Worker can confirm which services are included in your child's approved support plan. We recommend discussing Ruby Therapy Services with your caseworker before booking to ensure coverage. Common covered services include speech therapy, occupational therapy, and assessments.
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While we cannot submit FSCD applications on your behalf, we can provide diagnostic assessments (such as ASD assessments or psychoeducational assessments) that support your FSCD application. These assessments provide the medical documentation often required for FSCD eligibility. Contact us to discuss assessment options.
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Typically, yes. This depends on your individual FSCD contract. At Ruby Therapy Services, all services are provided by or supervised by registered professionals (SLPs, OTs), ensuring the highest quality of care and eligibility for both FSCD and insurance coverage.
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Simply submit a referral through our website or contact us directly! Our team will guide you through the process, confirm FSCD coverage, answer your questions, and schedule your child's first appointment. We're here to make it easy.
Ready to Access Your FSCD Funding?
If your family has been approved for FSCD, Ruby Therapy Services is here to support your child's communication, development, and independence with professional, compassionate care.
Let's work together to help your child thrive.