Halton. Children and Parenting - Children with Differing Abilities - Oakville - Head Office - Children's Developmental Services

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

905-825-6000 or dial 3-1-1

Toll-Free:

1-866-442-5866 (1-866-442-4HALTON)

TTY:

905-827-9833

Fax:

905-825-8821

Email:

accesshalton@halton.ca

Website:

halton.ca/For-Residents/Children-and-Parenting/Children-with-Special-Needs

Address:

1151 Bronte Rd
Oakville, ON
L6M 3L1

Intersection:

Dorval Dr and QEW

Location:

Oakville (Southwest Oakville)

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm * hours may vary and appointment may be required for some programs and services, call to confirm

Executives:

Cindy Morin - Director of Children's Services

Public Contacts:

Roxanne Young - Manager, Children's Developmental Services

Gwyneth Schermel - Manager, Community Development Services

Service Description:

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

Fees:

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.

Application:

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

Languages:

English ; Interpretive Services

Area Served:

Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, North West Mississauga, Oakville, South West Mississauga, Wellington