18-Month Pathway

18-Month Well-Baby Visit Pathway: print format (PDF) [1.95 MB]

The 18-month enhanced well-baby visit (OHIP: A002, A268) provides healthcare providers an opportunity to identify growth and development concerns by using the Looksee Checklist^® (formerly Nipissing District Developmental Screen^®) and Rourke Baby Record. Based on your findings, refer your patients to specialized services for early intervention.

To speak to a Public Health Nurse, or to refer to the Healthy Growth and Development home visiting program, call 613-PARENTS (613-727-3687) or visit OttawaPublicHealth.ca/PHNReferral.

Parenting in Ottawa Drop-ins Prenatal to 6 Years Available Daily! For more information call 613-PARENTS (613-727-3687) or visit ParentinginOttawa.ca/dropins.

Immunization

List of immunization requirements for schools and childcare centres
To report and retreive immunization records
To download the free app on Apple or Google Play store to report/review your child's immunizations.

Speech and Language

First Words Preschool Speech and Language Program 613-PARENTS (613-727-3687)
Direct referral to First Words through the CHEO Access Team 613-737-2757, 1-800-565-4839, Fax: 613-738-4841 or through the First Words Communication Checkup: Parents complete an online screening for immediate results and referrals.

Dental and Nutritional Health

Healthy Smiles Ontario 613-PARENTS (613-727-3687)
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) 613-737-7600, Dental Booking: 2357
Ottawa Dental Society 613-523-3876, Emergency: 613-523-4185
Ottawa Public Health Dental Screening- Free Drop-In 613-PARENTS (613-727-3687)
Parenting in Ottawa Healthy Eating for Babies and Toddlers
Ottawa Food Bank 613-745-7001

Fine/Gross Motor Development

CHEO Access Team 613-737-2757, 1-800-565-4839, Fax: 613-738-4841
Community Care Access Centre 613-310-2222 ext. 2, Fax: 613-745-6984
Looksee Checklist^®- up to 6 years old (formerly Nipissing District Developmental Screen^®)

Hearing and Vision

Eastern Ontario Infant Hearing Program 613-688-3979 ext. 3453, 1-866-432-7447, Fax: 613-820-7427
Blind-Low Vision Early Intervention Program 613-688-3979 ext. 3408, 1-866-432-7447, Fax: 613-820-7427
Annual eye exam: Visit an optometrist (covered by OHIP)

Social and Emotional Development

CHEO Access Team (including the CHEO Autism Program) 613-737-2757, 1-800-565-4839, Fax: 613-738-4841
Crossroads Children’s Mental Health Centre (accept self referrals only and services in English) 613-723-1623
Centre Psychosocial (service in French only) 613-789-2240, Fax: 613-789-2236
Children’s Inclusion Support Services 613-736-1913 ext. 231
For more information: Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

Other Resources

Do you have more questions?

Speak with a Public Health Nurse. Call the Ottawa Public Health Info Centre at 613-PARENTS [613-727-3687] (TTY: 613-580-9656) or email Ottawa Public Health at ParentinginOttawa@ottawa.ca
Connect with a Public Health Nurse and other parents on the Parenting in Ottawa Facebook page
There are a variety of services to make it easier for your child to grow up healthy in Ottawa

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