Early Words
Resources & Facts for Parents
Did You Know?
- President Bill Clinton has a hearing impairment
- Marilyn Munroe stuttered
- Albert Einstein corresponded through letters with his wife at home
- Tobacco smoke, alcohol and caffeine dry out the lining of the vocal folds
- Tom Cruise is dyslexic
- One in 10 preschoolers need help for their speech and language skills to grow
- It is important to call for help early as to give your child the best start possible!
Resources for Parents Caregivers
- Affiliated Services for Children and Youth: (905) 574-6876
- Child Care Information Line/ Co-ordinated Access for Child Care: (905) 528-0591
- City of Hamilton Public Library: (905) 546-3200
- Community Information Service: (905) 528-0104
- Contact Hamilton: (905) 570-8888
- Francophone Community Health Centre/Centre de sante communautaire: (905) 528-0163
- Health Connections/ Healthy Babies Healthy Children: (905) 546-3550
- Infant Hearing Program: (905) 385-7927 or 1-866-826-4327
- Ontario Association for Families of Children With Communication Disorders: (519) 842-9506
- Ontario Early Years Centres: 1-866-821-7770