Free Screening Clinic

Parents know their child best. However, sometimes parents feel unsure if their child has a speech or language development problem. Often, they hear other children communicating and realize that their child may be struggling. Or, they can speak with an expert, like a family doctor, an educator, or a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to receive guidance and help.

Our screening clinics are a proven way we provide parents with access to an SLP to check their child. Here's why that matters.

The earlier you help a young child with speech or language concerns, the better their outcomes will be. During the first years of life, children’s brains develop at a rapid rate. Strong speech and language skills are vital to healthy development, especially in these early years, and remain important as a child grows into adolescence and adulthood. 

Do you have questions or concerns about your child's speech and language development? Do you want to ensure that they are hitting all of their milestones and not falling behind? 

Recognizing and addressing speech and language concerns earlier on matters. It can significantly improve a child’s school readiness, emotional development, and social development. Strong skills in these areas help to set the stage for children to succeed academically and to love reading and learning; reduce frustration and challenging behaviours when communicating needs; and boost confidence and competence when interacting with others in their world.

With the well-known negative developmental impacts of extensive screen time, and the years-long Ontario-wide waitlists to see a school SLP, children’s speech and language needs and struggles are  growing.

Our screening clinic offers a solution for parents who have concerns or questions. It is an accessible, no-commitment opportunity to learn about general speech and language development, check their child is on track, receive service information if their child needs SLP support, and speak with an expert to answer any questions or concerns.

Register for an upcoming free screening clinic. Space are limited. Appointments are 30 minutes. Snacks and activities provided while you wait!
 

Can't attend an upcoming clinic? If you cannot attend an upcoming clinic, simply register your child for the next one and we will be in touch.

Childcare providers, centres, and daycare providers: you are welcome to print the poster to share with families, or get in touch with us and we will happily answer any questions you may have.