Developmental Consulting
Developmental Consultants (DC) support families, youth, and children birth to 19 years of age. Working closely alongside our trans-disciplinary therapy team and community partners, DCs provide developmental monitoring, education, consultation and support with transitions to childcare programs, kindergarten, high school, and adulthood.
Families are welcome to choose whether to receive services at their home, the Family Connection Centre (Child Development Centre), Park Centre, or an alternative location. There is no fee for this service.
Developmental Consultants monitor development and may offer:
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Individual or group sessions
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Consultation to support developmental goals
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Referrals and liaising with other community and provincial services, as well as services at the Family Connection Centre
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Co-ordination of services
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Assistance with transition into a childcare program, kindergarten and/or adult services
Developmental Consultants can help you and your child with:
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Communication skills
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Learning gross motor skills (rolling, sitting, crawling)
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Questions regarding reflux and digestion
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Strategies to encourage tummy time
A child may be seen by a Developmental Consultant when they have:
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Difficulty communicating
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Difficulty meeting developmental milestones such as crawling, walking, using words etc.
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Challenges with sleeping or eating
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Medical condition or diagnosis that affects a child’s overall development (Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down’s syndrome, Global Developmental Delay)
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Family members concerned or have questions about the child’s development
Please contact us if you want more information regarding our programs.