This central access service provides a single point of entry for children and youth requiring Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Speech Therapy services in the Edmonton Zone.We want to understand what's important to your child and family. Services are goal-driven; starting and continuing services is based on having functional reasons / goals for rehabilitation. Therapists will work with parents to provide the tools and strategies to apply in the context of their home and life. Therapy may look like 'play', depending on your child's age. We will work together so you and your child are supported to move to the next developmental stage or between providers and services. Services are provided by phone, zoom and some in person sessions as determined by your therapist. They may be in a group or one to one. Services provided are related to (neuro) developmental conditions and / or medical conditions.
Child Development Specialist services and Social Workers are available to support rehabilitation outcomes.
Occupational Therapy 0 - 18 years services children and their families with self - care; motor development and eating, feeding and swallowing.
- motor development
- self - care
- participation in activities typical for their development
- eating, feeding and swallowing
- self/emotional regulation
- sensory processing
- assistive technology
- mobility and positioning equipment
Physiotherapy 0 - 18 years services children and their families with development and movement.
- motor development
- movement and function
- torticollis
- mobility and positioning equipment
- toe walking
Speech Language Pathology 0 - 18 years services children and their families with communication and eating, feeding, and swallowing.
- pronouncing speech sounds
- understanding and listening to spoken language (0 - 5 years only)
- using words to communicate thoughts and ideas (0 - 5 years only)
- speaking smoothly and easily (stuttering)
- using gestures, pictures, communication boards to communicate (augmentative and alternative communication, AAC)
We work closely with our pediatric rehabilitation partners to ensure referrals go to the right place and services are offered within the most appropriate program.
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