SoundStart is the preschool speech and language program for children birth to 5 years of age in Sarnia/Lambton. Services are funded by the Government of Ontario and are provided at no charge to families.
Planning for transition to school-based services.
SoundStart currently accepts referrals for children until January 31st of the year before they are eligible to attend Grade 1. Children beyond this age should be referred for school-based services through their teacher.
Caregivers, parents and partners are encouraged to call SoundStart at (519) 542-2074 or 1-855-542-3471 to book an appointment for a speech-language assessment. These assessments will be arranged when possible within three months from referral. Assessments will take place throughout Sarnia-Lambton at Best Start Hubs and at Pathways Health Centre for Children.
As Pathways Health Centre for Children is the lead agency for SoundStart, children who have been referred to Pathways for speech/language services will be contacted and an assessment will be booked, when possible within three months of referral.
Families who do not wish to book an assessment, but just have some questions, are welcomed to attend SoundStart "drop-ins".