Early Words

Hamilton Preschool Speech and Language Service
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Record #: HAM2315 Last Modified: 07 Aug 2012 Last Full Update: 16 Jul 2012
Early Years Information
Early Years HeadingsChildren's Health ; Health and wellness ; Pre-school speech and language
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
Office Phone905-381-2828
Fax905-385-2778
E-Mailearlywrd@earlywords.ca
Websitewww.earlywords.ca
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 the umbrella organization of Hamilton's preschool speech and language services 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".
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
BoundariesThe City of Hamilton including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek
EligibilityAges: 6 year(s) and under 
 
infants through to children at school entry age
FeesNone - Publically funded
LanguagesEnglish ; French ; Interpretive Services
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
FundingProvincial - Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services
Established1 Oct 1999
Record Classification
Service CategoriesEarly Intervention for Children with Disabilities/Delays ~ Communication Impairments ; Professional Skills Development Support ~ Developmental Issues ; Speech and Language Pathology ~ Preschool Students ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Communication Impairments