• First Words
  • How We Help
    • Communication Checkup
    • Speech and Language
    • Vision
    • Hearing
    • Events
    • Health Promotion Services
  • Resources
    • Resource Library
    • Resources In Other Languages
    • Find a Private Speech Pathologist
    • Milestones
    • Research
    • Social Media
    • Talk by 2 and Beyond!
    • Tips for Daily Activities
  • Webinars
    • Module 1: Act Early. Know The Signs.
    • Module 2: What is First Words?
    • Module 3: Ages and Stages
    • Module 4: Strategies To Help Communication Grow
    • Module 5: The Power of Books: How to Promote Language and Literacy Development *NEW
    • Module 6: Learning More than One Language
    • Module 7: The Impact of Screen Time
    • Module 8: Why is my Child Stuttering?
    • Module 9: How to help a child who stutters
    • Module 10: Stepping Into School *NEW
    • Child and Youth Screen Time Presentation by Dr. Cheng
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Careers
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First Words Communication Checkup
Prevention, early identification and intervention of speech and language problems.
English English en
Français Français fr
The logo for first words premiers mots shows a boy and a girl talking to each other.
  • First Words
  • How We Help
    • Communication Checkup
    • Speech and Language
    • Vision
    • Hearing
    • Events
    • Health Promotion Services
  • Resources
    • Resource Library
    • Resources In Other Languages
    • Find a Private Speech Pathologist
    • Milestones
    • Research
    • Social Media
    • Talk by 2 and Beyond!
    • Tips for Daily Activities
  • Webinars
    • Module 1: Act Early. Know The Signs.
    • Module 2: What is First Words?
    • Module 3: Ages and Stages
    • Module 4: Strategies To Help Communication Grow
    • Module 5: The Power of Books: How to Promote Language and Literacy Development *NEW
    • Module 6: Learning More than One Language
    • Module 7: The Impact of Screen Time
    • Module 8: Why is my Child Stuttering?
    • Module 9: How to help a child who stutters
    • Module 10: Stepping Into School *NEW
    • Child and Youth Screen Time Presentation by Dr. Cheng
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Careers
First Words Communication Checkup

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List of Services

  • Baby & Toddler Speech and Language Milestones from Birth to 30 Months

    It is important for children to meet their speech and language milestones at the expected age.  This gives your child a strong foundation for learning at school and later in life.

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  • Preschool Speech and Language Milestones from 3 to 5 years of age

    Your preschool child is busy talking, exploring and playing. All of these activities are important for his or her growth and development – and for learning communication skills.


    Your child will need well-developed communication skills when it’s time to start going to school – to make friends, learn new things, and start learning to read and write. 


    Communication skills are critical to your child’s future success.


    Your play an important part in your child’s ongoing communication development. Talking, listening and playing with your child will help to build the skills he or she needs to succeed in school and in life.


    About one in 10 children needs help developing normal speech and language skills. Without help, it’s a struggle to listen and talk, it’s difficult to learn to read, and it’s hard to play with other children.

    Download PDF List Item 2
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