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Organization:
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Halton. Children and Parenting - Children with Differing Abilities - Oakville - Head Office - Children's Developmental Services
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Phone Numbers:
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905-825-6000 or dial 3-1-1
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-442-5866 (1-866-442-4HALTON)
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Address:
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1151 Bronte Rd
Oakville, ON
L6M 3L1
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Map
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Location:
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Oakville (Southwest Oakville)
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Hours:
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| Mon | 8am-5pm | |
| Tue | 8am-5pm | |
| Wed | 8am-5pm | |
| Thu | 8am-5pm | |
| Fri | 8am-5pm | |
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Executives:
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Cindy Morin - Director of Children's Services
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Service Description:
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Provides services for children who are at risk for or have a developmental delay
Infant and Child Development Services (ICDS) (ICDS is funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services)- developmental and therapy services for children from birth to 5 years with differing abilities birth to school entry
- may include children born prematurely, fetal alcohol or drug exposure, family history or sibling with diagnosis of autism or a genetic condition
Services include:
- assessments
- developmental consultants and occupational therapists support intervention that focuses on the family's goals for their child
- service co-ordination of all services involved with the child/family
- referrals to other services in the community
- workshops and groups specifically designed to meet child and caregivers needs
- resources, i.e. equipment, reading materials
- transition to school support
Inclusion Services (this service is funded by the Ministry of Education)- services that support quality inclusion in licensed child care programs, nursery schools or private home child care in the community
- children from birth to 12 years who live in Halton who have delays in their growth and learning
- child must attend a licensed child care centre, nursery school, or licensed home child care, and are at risk for or have a developmental challenge that impacts their ability to function successfully in their environment
Services include:
- resource consultants provide services to support quality child care/quality inclusion including resource support for classrooms, e.g. program planning, modelling successful teaching strategies
- coordination of services for/with families
- assistance with the development of program plans
- transition to school support
- support in the child care setting and the child's home
Family and Community Behaviour Services (this service is funded by the Ministry of Community and Social Services)
In-home consultation:
- intervention for individuals from 2 to 21 years who have a diagnosis of developmental disability (not including Autism Spectrum Disorder) or suspected or confirmed Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
- behavioural consultants provide service in a way that builds capacity within families/teams and enables parents and professionals to strengthen knowledge and insight into their child’s behaviour and skills
- facilitate meetings with parents to explore their concerns, strengths, skills and abilities and to develop a family plan through a collaborative approach
- focus on a child/adolescent's ability to function in their home, school, community through services focused on social skills, transition planning, toileting
- family support through telephone contacts, workshops, tip sheets
Group consultation:
- provide group consultation to children aged 2-21 years or their caregivers, including children with a diagnosis of autism.
- range of groups to address topics including toileting learning, behaviour, sensory processing and relationships
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Fees:
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None * Children in child care may be eligible for a child care subsidy dependent on family's income. Contact 905-825-6000 for further information related to subsidy.
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Application:
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Referrals can be made by parents or anyone on the parents' behalf with parents' consent
* to make a referral call 905-825-6000 and ask for Children's Services Intake
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Languages:
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English * Interpretive Services
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