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Programs & Services


Pediatric Community Rehabilitation

Services support the development of children and youth to participate in meaningful activities of daily life at home and in the community. Focus is on the early years and early intervention to prevent health complications and improve long term health and well-being.

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.

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: walkers, standing frames, feeder seats and basic wheelchairs

Physiotherapy 0 - 18 years services children and their families with development and movement.

  • motor development
  • movement and function
  • torticollis
  • mobility and positioning equipment: walkers, standing frames, feeder seats and basic wheelchairs
  • 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.

Contact Details

Thorsby Community Health Centre

Address
4825 Hankin Street
Thorsby, Alberta
T0C 2P0
Telephone
1-888-925-4044 (Central Intake)
Getting There

Main St on south end of town.

Public transportation available.

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:30 am - 4:45 pm

Tuesday
8:30 am - 4:45 pm

Wednesday
8:30 am - 4:45 pm

Thursday
8:30 am - 4:45 pm

Friday
8:30 am - 4:45 pm

Note

Above hours of operation refers to Central Intake Booking line hours only.

Services are provided by appointment only. Appointments may be virtual, in-person or by phone. Appointment length varies. Please confirm appointment type and length at the time of booking.

Access
Service Providers May Include
occupational therapists (OTs), physiotherapists (PTs), social workers, speech-language pathologists (SLPs)
Eligibility
  • Speech Language Pathology: a broad range of health and developmental services are offered for children 0 - 5 years
  • Children and youth 6 to 18 years with significant change in their medical or (neuro) developmental condition, injury, medical intervention, surgery or illness
  • Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy: a broad range of health and developmental services are offered for children 0 - 5 years
  • May be ineligible for some services if they are receiving supports through Alberta Education or Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) services.
Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

Parent, legal guardian, or health professional with parent consent may contact the intake line to make a referral.


Wait Times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Service Languages
Interpreters / Translators
Partners

Partners/affiliations

Family Resource Networks, Connect Society, Robin Hood Association, Transitions

Service Locations
Also Known As
Other
Preschool Rehabilitation Services, Preschool Speech and Language Services, Speech therapy