Preschool Speech and Language Services

The Preschool Speech and Language (PSL) team supports the prevention, identification, assessment, treatment, and the (re)habilitation of speech, language and swallowing/feeding disorders.

Speech disorders include difficulty with production of speech sounds, stuttering (or fluency) and voice/resonance disorders.

Language disorders can affect the ability to understand others and/or express thoughts, ideas and feelings at a level consistent with developmental expectations.

What Do Preschool Speech and Language Services Involve?

Speech and language services may include:

Home programming
Consultation to caregivers, professionals and supportive personnel who interact with the child
Group or individual therapy combined with parent education and coaching

Intervention focuses on skill development as well as on creating environments that promote optimal communication.

Referral Process and Criteria

A referral is required to access Preschool Speech and Language services. Health professionals, families and clients can complete our online referral form.

Referral Criteria

Children with speech and/or language problems, aged six months until
June 30 of the year they are eligible to enter junior kindergarten (JK).
Referrals for this service will be accepted up to June 30 of the year the child is eligible to enter JK.
If a child previously received speech and language services at ErinoakKids or any Ontario Preschool Speech and Language program, the child can be referred to the program again, up until April 1 of the year that they are about to enter JK.
Must live in Peel, Halton or Dufferin.

Start a Referral

Online Referral Form

*Once the referral form has been submitted, you will have an opportunity to download a PDF copy of the referral form. A password is required to open the PDF referral form, which is identified on the Thank You page.

Please refer to the referral download guide for more information.

Communication Check Up

Before completing the referral form, you are encouraged to complete the ErinoakKids Communication Check Up. This tool is available to families living in the Halton, Peel and Dufferin regions for children aged 6 months of age to June 30 of their junior kindergarten year. The results from the Communication Check Up help us determine the most suitable services to support your child.

Complete the Communication Check Up

Services

Preschool Speech and Language Services

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What Do Preschool Speech and Language Services Involve?

Referral Process and Criteria

Referral Criteria