Speech Skills
If you have questions or concerns about your child's speech and language development, call your local health unit and talk to a public health nurse. Nurses can conduct a screening of a child's development over the phone and provide additional resources and supports.
Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit: 1-866-888-HKPR (4577)
Peterborough Public Health: (705) 743-1000
Five Counties Children's Centre: (705) 748-2221
Northumberland Child Development Centre: 1-866-218-1427
The following screening tools may be downloaded or printed:
Don't Play Wait and See - Milestones for Speech and Language Development 6 to 30 months
Don't Play Wait and See - Milesontes for Speech and Language Development 3 to 5 years