The Language Express Communication Checkup was developed for use by parents/legal guardians. It may also be used by educators, Primary Health Care Providers and anyone supporting a child’s development.
Professionals and educators can use the tool to:
- Screen a child’s development under their care.
- Generate results to begin discussions with a parent.
- Inform their program planning to support the child’s development.
If the results show a referral is needed; the individual completing the screening must:
- Inform the family of the results.
- Print a copy of the screening results to provide to the parent to begin their referral.
Completing the referral without parental consent is a breach of the family’s privacy. Professionals may support the parent in completing the referral if requested.
The professional who is completing the Communication Checkup is the Health Information Custodian (HIC). This person must ensure the information is kept safe according to laws in place to protect personal health information (PHIPA).
Professionals assisting a family to complete the screening must ensure:
- The parent or legal guardian has given consent to completing the screening.
- The parent knows how to complete a referral for their child and, provide support if needed.
- The confidentiality of the family is maintained at all times.
