Resources / E-learning

Getting Started with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)  – Communicating with Pictures

This e-learning course focuses on the benefits of AAC, getting started with vocabulary for a picture communication tool and strategies to support an AAC tool. Watch videos of caregivers and children learning to use an AAC tool and hear from parents about their experiences with AAC.

Children’s Treatment Network- Speech Development Tips Video Series

The new Speech Development Tips video series will empower caregivers to progress their child’s speech development and prepare their child for speech therapy services. Learn tips, tricks and strategies used in speech therapy to improve various areas related to a child’s speech development including listening skills, speech clarity, reading skills and repairing communication breakdowns.

Being the Bridge: Building Language While You Wait (for Parents of Newborn Children – 2 1/2 years of age)

This e-learning course was created to provide parents with information on the role of attachment and routines in language development, insight into how communication develops from birth, as well as practical strategies to promote your child’s understanding and use of language at home.

Books, Language and Literacy

Developed by FirstWords Ottawa Preschool Speech and Language Program

Let’s Make Sounds – Module 1: Introduction

Let’s Make Sounds – Module 2: Background

Let’s Make Sounds – Module 3: Making Sounds

Let’s Talk! Tips for Building Your Child’s Speech and Language Skills

This video series tool was developed by the Eastern Ontario Health Unit to help parents support and strengthen their children’s developing communication skills. The series, available in English and French, demonstrates some of the communication milestones children should be reaching from infancy through age 5. It also offers tips and strategies on how parents can help develop their child’s speech and language skills during this important period.

Parent Engagement

The partnership between the family and the clinical team is essential in helping children in the program to reach their potential. Learn more about the importance of this relationship and hear from some of our parents as they share their perspectives about their involvement.

Strategies to Help Children Who are Learning More than One Language

Developed by FirstWords Ottawa Preschool Speech and Language Program

The impact of Screen Time on Language Development

Developed by FirstWords Ottawa Preschool Speech and Language Program

The Power of Play: Creating Opportunities for Speech & Language Development for Parents of Preschoolers (ages 2 1/2 – 4)

This e-learning course was created to provide parents with information on how play skills and peer interaction skills develop, the link between pretend play, cognitive, and language development, and practical strategies for promoting your child’s understanding and use of language within playful activities at home.