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Program:
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Outpatient Neuro Rehab Services (Progression)
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Address:
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Main Floor
150 Sherway Dr
Etobicoke, ON
M9C 1A4
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Intersection:
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The West Mall and Queensway
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Location:
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Toronto (Islington—City Centre West)
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Accessibility Notes:
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Patients must arrange their own transportation
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Hours:
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| Mon | 7:30am-4:30pm | |
| Tue | 7:30am-4:30pm | |
| Wed | 7:30am-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 7:30am-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 7:30am-4:30pm | |
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Service Description:
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Rehabilitation and coordinated health services for people diagnosed with nervous system traumas or neurological conditions, such as a recent stroke within the past 9 months, an acquired brain injury (e.g. aneurysm) within the past year, a neurological condition (e.g. multiple sclerosis, or degenerative conditions) * in-person or virtual therapy available
Services may include:
Occupational Therapy- arm and hand therapy
- cognitive and perceptual assessment and re-training
- retraining of daily living skills
- address community reintegration issues
Physiotherapy- walking and balance retraining
- leg and ankle therapy
- re-training of facial muscles following Bell's Palsy or acoustic neuroma
- assessment and recommendation for walkers/canes
- physical conditioning and endurance building
Speech-Language Pathology
Assessment and treatment for:
- speech difficulties
- language difficulties (comprehension, recalling words, expressing an idea; reading, writing, smartphone and computer access)
- cognitive communication (memory, reasoning, problem solving, organizing)
- swallowing difficulties
To refer for instrumental evaluation of swallowing difficulties (VFSS), contact our Swallowing Clinic
Social Work- individual, family, marital counselling
- assistance with financial needs
- linkage to needed community resources
- stress reduction
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Application:
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Medical referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Medically stable adults 18 years and older with a neurological condition * patients must be under the care of a family doctor, noit be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, have shown recent progress in recovery, have clear rehab goals, and be able to tolerate at least a 3-hour program (less if only one service is required) * patients must commit to attend regular sessions and complete recommended home activities/exercises
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive services available
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Area Served:
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Mississauga (M8WZ) and Toronto (M9ABC)
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