Speech-Language Pathology: Infant, Toddler & Pre-Schooler (0-5) — Interior Health: Free, by phone, at 505 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 0C5. Who it's for: Children from birth to kindergarten entry.
Categories: Disability, Family, Health
Interior Health speech-language pathologists help young children, from birth until they start kindergarten, with talking and communication. This is free. ▸ They can help with: • Speech sounds, understanding words and making sentences • Play and social skills, stuttering and voice • Other ways to communicate (augmentative or alternative communication) • Communication problems linked to things like cleft lip or palate, hearing loss, autism (ASD), FASD or developmental delay ▸ What they do: Assessments, therapy (one-on-one or in a group), and coaching for parents and caregivers so you can help your child at home. ▸ How do I get this? Parents can refer their own child. Anyone else can refer with the parent's permission. Fill out the referral form and mail it to the Kelowna Community Health & Services Centre, or call the clinic to ask questions or make a referral by phone. If you are worried, it is better to refer than to wait. ▸ Kelowna clinic: Kelowna Community Health & Services Centre, 505 Doyle Avenue Phone: 250-469-7070 ext. 12074 Fax: 250-868-7809
Also known as: preschool speech and language, early childhood speech therapy, SLP, speech therapy for kids, Early Childhood Development program
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