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Preschool Speech and Language Program

Welcome to Language Express Preschool Speech and Language Program. Language Express provides speech and language services to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers and their families in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville.

Sign Up Your Child

If you have concerns about your child’s speech and/or language skills, you can make a referral to Language Express. Your child will be seen by a Speech-Language Pathologist who will assess your child’s strengths and needs and work with you to build your child’s communication skills. 

There are a few ways to refer for services:

Communication Checkup

For Families

  • Complete the Language Express Communication Checkup
  • Call 1-888-503-8885 or 613-283-2742

For Community Professionals (including Physicians)

Due to privacy concerns we cannot accept referrals by email.

If you are unsure if a referral is needed, click on the Milestones tab and check the communication expectations for your child’s age. Physicians and other professionals click here to make a referral.

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Dental Care Tips for Neurodiverse Children

Brushing Teeth

  • Play music or sing while brushing. When the song is done, so is brushing.
  • Try headphones, a manual toothbrush, and visual cues to reduce sound stimulation.

Visiting the Dentist

  • Bring headphones to play music or block out sounds.
  • Bring your own bib to avoid using the crinkly, noisy bib at the dentist.
  • Request a quiet room, or ask staff turn off ambient music.
  • Request staff use visual cues such as gestures or pictures to reduce verbal direction.

Brushing Teeth

  • Brush a quadrant, have a movement break (e.g. wiggle, dance), then back for another quadrant.

Visiting the Dentist

  • Allow breaks as needed and use a visual timer to show when the next break is coming. 
  • Offer a fidget toy.

Brushing Teeth

  • Look for toothpastes with strong flavours.
  • Consider alternative toothpastes (e.g. tasteless, foam-free).

Visiting the Dentist

  • Dental staff: Use products with strong flavours.
  • Offer unflavoured toothpaste and fluoride.

Brushing Teeth

  • Brush in the mirror, hand mirror or in the bathroom.
  • Consider a sensory bottle or spinning toys to watch while brushing.

Visiting the Dentist

  • Offer a visual distraction through use of AV projection.
  • Bring sunglasses for your child.
  • Dim the lighting, use fluorescent light covers, offer sunglasses, reduce visual clutter.

Dental Care Resources for Neurodiverse Children

Language Express visits at local EarlyON Centres

  • Cardinal – 4050 Dishaw Street
    • Visit Date: February 23, 2026 – 10:00am-11:00am
  • Prescott – 360 Dibble Street West
    • Visit Date: January 16, 2026 – 10:00am-11:00am
  • Limerick Forest – 1175 Limerick Road
    • Visit Date: January 28, 2026 – 10:00am-11:00am
  • Brockville – 556 King Street West
    • Visit Date: January 14, 2026 – 9:30am-11:30am
    • Visit Date: February 27, 2026 – 9:30am-11:30am
  • Kemptville – 224 County Road 44
    • Visit Dates: January 28, 2026 – 9:30am-11:30am
    • Visit Dates: February 25, 2026 – 9:30am-11:30am
  • Carleton Place Arena – 75 Neelin Street
    • Visit Date: February 10, 2026 – 10:30am-11:30am
  • Carleton Place Independent – 455 McNeely Avenue
    • Visit Date: January 27, 2026 – 10:30am-11:30am
  • Perth – St. Paul’s United Church
    • Visit Date: January 29, 2026 – 9:30am-11:00am
    • Visit Date: February 26, 2026 – 9:30am-11:00am
  • Smiths Falls – 4 Ross Street
    • Visit Date: January 12, 2026 – 10:30am-11:30am

1-888-503-8885 or 613-283-2742