Speech-Language Pathology - Children and Infants

Provided by Interior Health

Helps families support the communication development of their children from birth to school entry.
Early detection and support can help a child having difficulties with speech and language to match their peers by the time they start kindergarten. Our community speech-language pathologists help families support the communication development of their children from birth to school entry.
Services may include education, assessment, and intervention in a variety of settings. Support may occur individually or in groups. These services are provided for infants and children up to school entry.

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 & 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

    Accessing these Services:
  • Anyone can refer a child for services from birth to preschool-age, with parents' consent. Families with children who are about to enter kindergarten should contact the school district for service.
  • Mail the referral form to your local health centre. 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.
  • Location finder: https://www.interiorhealth.ca...

    Service is available in English.

    Cost: No cost

    Referral options:

    • Self-referral
    • Physician or nurse practitioner referral
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    Service area: Interior Health Area

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