Halton. Social and Community Services - Children's Services
Site: Oakville - Head Office
Service: Children's Developmental Services
Record #: OAK2800 | Last Full Update: 29 Jan 2019 |
Contact Information | |
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Office Phone | Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-825-6000 or call 3-1-1 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-866-442-5866 |
TTY Phone | 905-827-9833 |
Fax | 905-825-8821 |
roxanne.young@halton.ca | |
Website | www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Children-and-Parenting/Children-with-Special-Needs |
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Primary Contact | Roxanne Young, Manager, Children's Developmental Services |
Agency Information | |
Legal Status | (20) Regional Government |
Primary Executive | Sandy Palinski, Director of Children's Services |
Funding | Regional / Municipal ; Provincial - Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, Ministry of Education |
Description and Service Details | |
Description (Service) | Children's Developmental Services: Infant and Child Development Services * developmental and therapy services for children 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 * services that support inclusion in licensed child care programs, nursery schools or private home child care in the community * available to children birth to 3.8 years of age (prior to entry into Junior Kindergarten) * child must be attending a licensed child care setting and have concerns regarding their development Services include: * resource consultants provide services to support child care/ 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 Behavioural Services In home consultation: * intervention for individuals 2-21 years of age who have a diagnosis of developmental disability and/or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) * behaviour 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 |
Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * home visits times are flexible to accommodate hours outside of 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
Areas Served | Halton Region |
Eligibility | Ages: 21 year(s) and under |
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 - interpretors can be accessed if needed |
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 |
Site Information | |
Site Location | Glen Abbey |
Located In Community | Oakville |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Dorval Dr and QEW |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification | |
HCSD Main Heading | Child / Family Services ; Disabilities ; Health Care ; Youth |
HCSD Sub Heading | Advocacy for People with Disabilities ; Child Care ; Children with Disabilities ; Health & Developmental Disabilities ; Health and Developmental Disabilities ; Resources for Children with Disabilities ; Resources for Youth with Disabilities ; Youth with Disabilities |
Service Categories | Case/Care Management ~ Children and Youth With Disabilities ; Case/Care Management ~ High Risk Infants/Children ; Child Care Mental Health Consultation Programs ; Child Care Provider Referrals ~ Children and Youth With Disabilities ; Developmental Assessment ; Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities/Delays ~ Autism Spectrum Disorder ; Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities/Delays ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities/Delays ~ Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders ; Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities/Delays ~ High Risk Infants/Children ; Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Screening/Diagnosis ; Transition Services for Students with Disabilities |