Markham Stouffville Hospital

Child Development Programs


Description

York Region Preschool Speech and Language Program - prevention, early identification and treatment of speech and language problems

Tri-Regional Infant Hearing Program - identifies children with permanent hearing loss and provides follow-up services and supports to facilitate language and literacy development

Tri-Regional Blind-Low Vision Program - provides support and consultation to help children use their vision and/or other senses to their full potential

Eligibility
Preschool Speech and Language -- children from birth until entry into junior kindergarten who have trouble talking or understanding language; must be residents of York Region

Infant Hearing Program - children from birth until six years; children over six months must be identified by a community audiologist as having a permanent hearing loss; children must reside in York and Durham Regions, Peterborough, Northumberland and Haliburton Counties or the City of Kawartha Lakes.

Blind-Low Vision Program -- children birth to grade one entry with a visual impairment; children must reside in York and Durham Regions, Peterborough, Northumberland, Haliburton Counties or the City of Kawartha Lakes
Application Process
Call 1-888-703-5437 for information or fill in referral forms available on website

Preschool Speech - family, community or medical referral
Infant Hearing Program -- call or visit website for more details
Blind-Low Vision Program -- ophthalmologist's referral needed; staff can assist with referrals and provide supports while waiting for referral
Documents Required
Contact agency for documents required
Toll Free
1-888-703-5437 - 1-888-703-KIDS
Office
905-472-7573
Fax
905-472-7553
Web Site
https://www.childdevelopmentprograms.ca
Mailing Address
379 Church St
Ste 309
Markham, ON, L6B 0T1
Canada
Languages
English, Other - Interpretation services available
Contact
Tricia Lawless, Director, Child Development Programs
Fees
None
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Last Updated On
August 5, 2025
Last Verified On
August 5, 2025
Address
379 Church St, Ste 309
Markham, ON, L6B 0T1
Cross street: Ninth Ln and Hwy 7
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Contact for appointment
Service Area(s)
  • Durham Region
  • Haliburton County
  • Kawartha Lakes
  • Northumberland County
  • Peterborough (County of)
  • York Region