Prevention, early identification and intervention of speech and language problems.

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Talk by 2...

What you say and do helps a child communicate with you! Learn how to Know the Signs and Act Early for 12-24 month old children.

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Kindergarten Expectations Resource

Learn what you can do at home to prepare your child for kindergarten.

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Prevention, early identification and intervention of speech

and language problems.

COVID-19 Updates

Our services have changed. See the First Words full announcement regarding our response to COVID-19.

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Talk by 2...

What you say and do helps a child communicate with you!

Learn how to Know the Signs and Act Early for 12-24 month old children.

Learn More

Kindergarten Expectations Resource

Learn what you can do at home to prepare your child for kindergarten.

Learn More

Prevention, early identification

and intervention of speech

and language problems.

COVID-19 Updates

Our services have changed. See the First Words full announcement regarding our response to COVID-19.

View Updates

Talk by 2...

What you say and do helps a child communicate with you! Learn how to Know the Signs and Act Early for 12-24 month old children.

Learn More

Kindergarten Expectations Resource

Learn what you can do at home to prepare your child for kindergarten.

Learn More

Our Programs

First Words

First Words offers free preschool speech and language services to children ages 0 to school eligibility living in Ottawa and Renfrew County.

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Infant Hearing Program

The Infant Hearing Program offers free hearing screenings to babies ages 0 to 2 months living in Ottawa and Renfrew County.

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Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program

The Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program offers free support and services to children ages 0 to school entry living in Eastern Ontario who are blind or have low vision.

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First Words

First Words offers free preschool speech and language services to children ages 0 to school eligibility living in Ottawa and Renfrew County.

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Infant Hearing Program

The Infant Hearing Program offers free hearing screenings to babies ages 0 to 2 months living in Ottawa and Renfrew County.

Learn More

Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program

The Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program offers free support and services to children ages 0 to school entry living in Eastern Ontario who are blind or have low vision.

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Our Vision and Mission

Vision

First Words supports families of preschool children (birth to Junior Kindergarten eligibility) of Ottawa and Renfrew County to reach their optimal communication development.

Mission

To facilitate increased awareness, prevention, early identification, and intervention for early speech, language, and overall communication development for families of preschool children in Ottawa and Renfrew County.

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