Speech-language pathology is part of Interior Health's Early Childhood Development program. 

 

 

Resources

Children’s Speech/Language-Request for Referral (Birth to 5 yrs)
Under 12 Months - Milestones, Tips & Strategies
Toddlers - Milestones, Tips & Strategies
3-year-olds - Milestones, Tips & Strategies
4-year-olds - Milestones, Tips & Strategies
Speech Sound Development

Speech Sound Development

Check Your Child's Communication
Preschool Speech & Language Services
Gestures & Signs
Is My Child Stuttering?
Talk Box

A parent's guide to creating language rich environments (preschool) - Open Government

Teach Me To Talk, Laura Mize

Speech Therapy for Autism Late Talker

Baby Navigator

What every parent needs to know about early learning

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can refer a child to this service?

Parent (self-referral), physician or community referral (with parent’s knowledge and consent).

When should I refer?

If there are any concerns regarding your child’s speech and language development it is better to refer than to wait.

Please refer to the Resource section for more information. 

How to refer?

Anyone can refer a child for services from birth to preschool-age, with parental consent. Families with children who are about to enter kindergarten should contact the school district for service.

Please fill out the referral form.

Mail the referral form to your local health centre (search the centre's name and your city to access the location listing). Families can also call the various clinics directly to ask questions about services or make referrals over the phone.

Review Child and Youth Speech-Language Pathology services at a health centre in your area.

What does a speech-language pathologist do?

Our speech language pathologists help with pronunciation; language comprehension and use; social communication; and voice, hearing or stuttering problems.

Our speech-language pathologists will:

  • Help families plan approaches that work alongside other family priorities and obligations.
  • Train families and other caregivers how to help children learn better ways to talk.
  • Connect families to other supports.
  • Check children's progress on an ongoing basis

What are the contact phone numbers for all locations offering this service?

speech language

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