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York Region Preschool Speech & Language
Tri Regional Infant Hearing
Tri Regional Blind Low Vision
Markham Stouffville Hospital - Child Development Programs (formally known as Beyond Words) delivers a group of programs which provide services to children from birth to kindergarten with a focus on prevention, early identification and treatment of:
  • speech & language
  • hearing
  • vision

Our site has been developed to meet the information needs of our various audiences and to enhance communication with the community we serve:

  • A Parents area with information for parents with children in our program or those interested in learning more about the programs.
  • Areas for Early Childhood Educators and Physicians that provide relevant reference materials, procedural guidelines and forms for helping professionals make effective use of our resources.
  
If You Need Help Don't Wait!
The earlier treatment begins, the more effective it is - even children under a year can be helped.
Speech & Language
York Region Preschool Speech and Language Program

YRPSLP provides help for York Region children from birth to senior kindergarten entry who have difficulty learning to communicate or to interact. The program focuses on the prevention, early identification and treatment of speech and language problems.

YRPSLP is a dynamic program, which partners with parents and resources in the community to provide help for children close to home. Learn more ...

Hearing
Tri-Regional Infant Hearing Program
Every newborn in York, Durham and Haliburton, Kawartha and Pine Ridge Regions will have the opportunity to have his/her hearing screened. Learn more ...
Vision
Tri-Regional Blind - Low Vision Early Intervention Program
Through this program, families with children who are blind or have low vision are given the resources they need to support the healthy development of their child in the first years of life.

The program provides services across York, Durham and Haliburton, Kawartha and Pine Ridge Regions. Learn more ...
 
Child Development Programs
Our Vision

Empowering children to be succesful in life.
Our Mission

Child Development Programs optimizes the communication, hearing and vision potential of infants and young children by collaborating with families and community partners to provide integrated services including early identification, assessment, education, intervention and transition to school.

Our Values
  1. Respect
  2. Integrity
  3. Compassion
  4. Collaboration
  5. Commitment to excellence
Brochures

CDP Brochure

YRPSLP Fact Sheet


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