Language Express referrals

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Language Express accepts referrals for children who live in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark counties.

  • Children born in 2025 must be referred by September 1, 2029
  • Children born in 2024 must be referred by September 1, 2028
  • Children born in 2023 must be referred by September 1, 2027
  • Children born in 2022 must be referred by September 1, 2026
  • If the child was born in 2020 or 2021 and is not attending school, please call Language Express at 1-888-503-8885.

We encourage direct referral by parents, but anyone can refer with parental consent.

Are you looking for Preschool Speech & Language services outside of Leeds, Grenville and Lanark?

Ways to refer for services:

For families

For community professionals (including physicians)

Due to privacy concerns we cannot accept referrals by email.

If you are unsure if a referral is needed, visit the milestones page and check the communication expectations for your child’s age. Physicians and other professionals can also make a referral here.

Hearing testing clinics

Language Express does not provide hearing testing. Information about hearing testing is listed below:

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

“Working with parents, caregivers, and the community to help children develop the best possible communication skills for lifelong learning.”

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