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What is the FIRST WORDS ® Project?

The FIRST WORDS ® Project is a longitudinal research investigation in the FSU Autism Institute funded by the US Department of Education, National Institutes of Health, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Our major goal is to identify early red flags of communication delays and autism spectrum disorder in children 9 to 18 months of age.

What is first words?

First Words supports families of preschool children (birth to Senior Kindergarten eligibility) of Ottawa and Renfrew County to reach their optimal communication development. First Words is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services. All services are offered at no charge to families.

What services does first words offer?

First Words offers free preschool speech and language services to children ages 0 to school eligibility living in Ottawa and Renfrew County. The Infant Hearing Program offers free hearing screenings to babies ages 0 to 2 months living in Ottawa and Renfrew County.

How can first words Help Your JK child?

Learn about First Words services for your JK child. Learn what you can do at home to prepare your child for kindergarten. First Words offers free preschool speech and language services to children ages 0 to school eligibility living in Ottawa and Renfrew County.

What county is First Words in?

First Words offers free preschool speech and language services to children ages 0 to school eligibility living in Ottawa and Renfrew Count y.

When does language start?

Learning language begins at birth and you are your child’s best teacher. The way you interact and talk with your child will make all the difference in their language learning. Here are some useful tools about language learning: