Information
For
Parents

If You Need Help Don't Wait!
The earlier treatment begins, the more effective it is - even children under a year can be helped.

• If you are worried that your child is not learning to talk well ... see our information on When Speech Grammar Is Acquired.
• If you have questions about how your child communicates ... see E.R.I.K.
• If you are worried about your child's play or social skills ... see our information about Play.
• If your child often repeats sounds or words or seems to stutter .... see suggestions about Stuttering.
• If you or other people have difficulty understanding your child ... see information about When Speech Sounds Are Acquired.
• If you are worried about your child's voice ... see information about Keeping Your Child's Voice Healthy ... also see information about Taking Care of a Child's Voice.
• If you are worried about your child's hearing .. see our Hearing Checklist .. also information about Middle Ear Infections In The Preschooler.
• If you have concerns about your newborn's hearing ... contact our Infant Hearing Program.
• If you have concerns about your child's vision ... contact our Blind Low Vision Early Intervention Program.

	Parents can complete an Early Referral Identification Kit to help identify early warning signs of delays in a child's development. Learn more about E.R.I.K. here.

• Eligibility Criteria For YRPSLP
  Who is eligible for our program and where else can you get help if a child is not eligible.
  
  
• Did You Know? Facts About Speech & Language
  
  
• Communication Tips for Preschool Children
  There are many ways to foster a child's speech and language skills. Our Communication Tips provide additional ideas and language skills to promote speech specific to the child's age.
  
  
• The Importance of Reading
  Find facts, tips and recommended books for reading to a child.
  
  
• Raising Bilingual Children
  Good advice for bilingual families from Elizabeth Coelho of OISE.
  
  
• Children’s Treatment Groups
  Direct treatment for language is provided in a group facilitated by either a speech language pathologist or a communicative disorders assistant.
  
  
• Bridging The Gap
  Here are approaches to getting started with the assessment and therapeutic process if you are waiting for services.
  
  
• Advice For Contracting SLP Services
  See our advice about contracting the services of a private clinician.

• Information for Parents - Hearing Assessments
  If a child is experiencing a speech and language delay we suggest that hearing be investigated.
  
  
• Parents Education Sessions
  As a family centred program, we value parents' involvement in the treatment process. To initiate this process, we will often recommend that a family attend a relevant parent education session.
  
  
• Transition To The School Boards
  Some children require additional support following junior kindergarten. Services can be accessed through the local school boards and the Community Care Access Centre of York Region.
  
  
• Families Moving To York Region - Transfer Process?
  A process exists that allows children and families to transfer from one Preschool Speech and Language System to another.
  
  
• Speech & Language Program Service Description
  See a detailed description of the York Region Preschool Speech and Language Program.
  
  
• Communication Disorder Terms and Abbreviations
  A list of communication disorder definitions and terms.
  
  
• Frequently Asked Questions
  We're building a list of common questions and answers.
  
  
• About York Region Preschool Speech and Langauge