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Early Words

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Record #: HAM0423 Last Modified: 03 May 2013 Last Full Update: 16 Jul 2012
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
1160 Upper Paradise Rd, Unit 6
Hamilton, ON L9B 0A5
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton Mountain West
Major IntersectionUpper Paradise Rd and Rymal Rd
WardWard 8
Office Phone905-381-2828
Fax905-385-2778
E-Mailearlywrd@earlywords.ca
Websitewww.earlywords.ca
Bus Routes(34) UPPER PARADISE ; (44) RYMAL
Contact Information
Primary ContactLori Parcells, Administrative Support; Phone: 905-381-2828 ext 225; Email: lparcells@earlywords.ca
Alternate ContactIntake; Phone: 905-381-2828 ext 224
Primary ExecutiveRuth Doherty, Coordinator; Phone: 905-381-2828 ext 235; Email: rdoherty@earlywords.ca
Description & Services
DescriptionEarly Words is responsible for three Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services programs. The Preschool Speech and Language Initiative is the umbrella organization of Hamilton's speech and language service for young children. Parents, childcare providers and other professionals working with young children can call for information about children's speech and language development and workshops. Parents can directly refer their child by calling and pressing "0". 
 
The Infant Hearing Program serves Hamilton, Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk and Niagara. Services include infant hearing screening, audiological services and communication intervention for young children with significant permanent hearing loss. 
 
The Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program serves Hamilton, Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk and Niagara. Services include home visiting and family support services for young children who are blind or have low vision.
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
EligibilityAges: 6 year(s) and under 
 
Infants, toddlers and children
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish ; French ; Interpretive Services
Child Care Specific - Service Details
Child Care HeadingsSpecial Needs Resources
Other Details
Service CategoriesEarly Intervention for Children with Disabilities/Delays ~ Administrative Entities ; Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities/Delays ~ Visual Impairments ; Speech and Language Pathology ~ Categorical Program Administrative Units
Alternate Name (Internal use only)Blind - Low Vision Early Intervention ; Hamilton Preschool Speech and Language Services ; Infant Hearing Program ; Premiers mots
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Established1 Oct 1999