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Speech and Language Support
Speech and Language Support
First Words Preschool Speech and Language Program of Ottawa and Renfrew County
The first years of life are very important for learning speech and language. From the time children are born, they start communicating. Very early in their lives, they learn to understand what you are saying and to make sounds of their own. Eventually, these sounds and babbling will turn into words. These are the initial milestones in the development of speech and language skills. Communication skills are critical to a child’s future success in school and in life.
The FirstWords Communication Checkup is a valuable online tool to:
Screen your child’s communication and global development
Get instant results based on how you answer the questionnaire.
Get recommended next steps to support your child’s development.
Complete your referral online to send your child’s results to the recommended service for their development.
Infant Hearing Program of Eastern Ontario
Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program
1365 Richmond Road, 2nd Floor
Ottawa, ON. K2B 6R7
613-688-3979
Autism Awareness Information
Autism Awareness Information
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that occurs in all racial, ethnic, socio-economic and gender identity groups and affects the way people interact and communicate with those around them. Each autistic individual has their own strengths, needs and gifts.
The early signs of autism are easy to miss. Autism can be diagnosed by 18-24 months, but it’s not usually diagnosed until 4-5 years. The early signs of autism can have a cascading effect on brain development and lead to significant social, language, and cognitive deficits, as well as challenging behaviors, if they’re not caught early. By catching autism early, you can access intervention earlier and guide your child’s success. More information: https://babynavigator.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/16-Early-Signs-of-Autism-by-16-Months-glimpse.pdf
Early intervention plays a crucial role in supporting children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Research has shown that early diagnosis and timely support improve outcomes and long-term development. CHEO is proud to offer Social ABCs through the Ontario Autism Program: caregiver-mediated early years programs. https://www.cheo.on.ca/en/clinics-services-programs/early_years.aspx
The FirstWords Communication Checkup is a valuable online tool to:
Screen your child’s communication and global development
Get instant results based on how you answer the questionnaire.
Get recommended next steps to support your child’s development.
Complete your referral online to send your child’s results to the recommended service for their development.
Drop-in Playgroups with CHEO
The Infant and Child Development Program is for families with children who are referred to and/or are receiving service from CHEO Children’s Treatment Centre (CTC). Consultation with CHEO staff, strategies, resources and information will be available. The Learn and Playgroup is offered to children from birth to 6 years old. Please confirm availability and eligibility with the contact person.
Please note: If you or your child are showing signs of illness, please refrain from attending the group. CHEO staff reserves the right to refuse entry if a parent or child are exhibiting signs of illness.
Registration is required for certain groups.
All groups will be offered in English and French and facilitated by CHEO and EarlyON Child and Family Centre Learn and Play group staff.
Barrhaven
Please note: registration is required for this group, please contact the group facilitator Margaret Saba below.
Time: Thursdays between 10:00 am -11:30 am.
Location: EarlyON Child and Family Centre, Mothercraft Ottawa,75 Waterbridge Drive, Nepean (Farley Mowat Public School)
More information
Margaret Saba
Phone: 613-831-5111
Email: msaba@cheo.on.ca
EarlyON Child and Family Centre Mothercraft
Phone: 613-728-1839 ext. 228
Please bring a nut-free snack for your child.
Kanata
Time: Tuesdays between 10:00am and 11:30am
Location: EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Kanata / West Carleton
2 MacNeil Court, 1st floor
More information:
Denyse Deslauriers
Phone: 613-831-5112
Email: ddeslauriers@cheo.on.ca
EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Phone: 613-591-3686 ext. 490
Please bring a nut-free snack for your child.
Ottawa Centre
Time: The first Thursday of each month, between 9:30 am and 11:00 am
Location: EarlyON Child and Family Centre, 900 Merivale Rd.
Parking and room entrances are off Coldrey Ave.
More information:
Denyse Deslauriers
Phone: 613-831-511
Email: ddeslauriers@cheo.on.ca
EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Phone: 613-722-4000 ext. 251.
Please bring a nut-free snack for your child.
Ottawa-Vanier
Time: Mondays between 9:00 am and 11:00 am
Location: Central East EarlyON Child and Family Centre, 270 Marier Ave
Parking on the side of the building
More information:
Chantal Chatigny
Phone: 613-688-2126 ext. 4021
Email: cchatigny@cheo.on.ca
Central East EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Phone: 613-744-2892 ext. 1432
Please bring a nut-free snack.
Links:
Children's Treatment Centre - CHEO
CHEO - Children's Treatment Centre - Infant and Child Development Program | 211 Ontario North
Updated as of Dec 1/24
Health & Well-being
Health & Well-being
https://self-reg.ca/early-childhood/ - Self Regulation in Early Years
https://self-reg.ca/parents/ - Self Regulation for Parents
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