Who we support
Pre-school-aged children who have speech and language challenges
What to expect
Inquire
Once you inquire, we’ll confirm your referral and eligibility. We’ll then be in touch to start the registration process and connect you with a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Intake
Services begin with an intake visit with a Speech-Language Pathologist to discuss your concerns and learn more about how your child’s speech and language skills are developing.
Ongoing care
Your pathologist will provide tailored speech-language treatment to help your child interact with peers and family, transition to school, and improve overall language and communication. This may involve caregiver coaching and collaboration with other early childhood providers, such as occupational therapists.
Not sure if this service is right for you?
Try our Communication Checklist
This checklist can be used from birth to age four to help you decide if your child needs help with their speech and language development. Checklists are available in 22 different languages.
Open doors to connection and confidence
One in 10 children need extra help developing speech and language skills. Our Preschool Speech and Language Program helps children improve communication so they can transition more smoothly to school.
By working with a Speech-Language Pathologist, children develop skills to help them listen, talk, read, and play with others—all of which contribute to life-long confidence.
- You live in Toronto
- Your child is preschool-aged (from birth until May 31st of the year they are eligible for full-day kindergarten)
- Your child is experiencing speech and language challenges
PLEASE NOTE: The date the child is referred to the program will dictate the services they will receive.
- March 31: Deadline for referrals to receive assessment, intervention and support to transition to school.
- May 31: Deadline for referrals to receive an assessment and support to transition to school.
- If your child is stuttering: referrals may be accepted between June 1st and August 1st for children entering JK whose caregivers would benefit from consultation with a Speech-Language Pathologist.
For children eligible to attend full-day kindergarten, all of their clinical services must end by August
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