Program: IHP Language Development Services
Organization: ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development - Brampton
Infant Hearing Program Services
Phone Numbers: Hearing Screening (Scheduling Team): 905-855-2690 ext 4
Toll-Free: 1-877-374-6625
Fax: 905-790-9589
Website: www.erinoakkids.ca/all-services/services/infant-hearing-program/language-development-services
Address:
10145 McVean Dr
Brampton, ON
L6P 4K7
Intersection: Goreway Dr and Castlemore Rd
Location: Brampton (Bram East)
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Administration: Mon-Thu 8am-7:30pm * Fri 8am-5pm * Sat 8am-4pm
Service Description: Hearing loss can affect the development of speech and language * the Infant Hearing Program (IHP) provides language intervention services for children already registered with the IHP and identified with a permanent hearing loss

There are two language development options available:

Children will develop one language, either spoken or signed, to the best of their ability by the time they enter school

Language Development Options
  • Spoken Language Services
    Spoken language involves listening to the spoken language of others and learning to use speech sounds, words and sentences to communicate. Both English and French are the spoken languages supported by the IHP. A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) works with the child to help develop spoken language. The SLP will also teach parents or caregivers strategies to use to help the child develop spoken language
  • Signed Language Services
    Signed language combines hand shapes, face movements, body movements and other grammatical features to form signs and sentences. American Sign Language (ASL) and Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ) are the signed languages supported by the IHP

    An ASL/LSQ Consultant will work with the child to help develop signed language and teach parents and caregivers strategies to use to help the child develop signed language



Fees: Free
Application: Referral required
Eligibility / Target Population: Children from birth to school entry already registered with IHP and diagnosed with a permanent hearing loss live in the regions of Halton, Peel, Waterloo, Guelph-Wellington, or Dufferin
Languages: English
Area Served: Dufferin County and Peel Region
See Also: Deafness and Hearing Loss
Hearing Aids and Communication Devices
Last Updated: 6/17/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=222002

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