Searching for Developmental Disabilities

This listing provides a summary of medical laboratories in Burlington * this list may not be complete as new medical laboratories continue to open

Some of the following may close their doors early if a high number of patients are already waiting * call ahead to confirm if near closing time

Appointments are not usually needed for most laboratory tests

DYNACARE MEDICAL LABORATORIES

809 Brant St, Unit 102 (at Prospect St), wheelchair accessible
Tel 905-632-9009 * Fax 888-333-8044
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm

• Blood Collection
• Urine Collection
• ECG
• Drugs - DOT Urine
• Glucose Tolerance Test
• Semen Analysis
• Paternity
• Alcohol-Breath
• Naturopath Collection
• Harmony Prenatal Test

2951 Walker's Line - lower level (at Dundas St/Hwy 5 in Halton Family Health Centre), wheelchair accessible
Tel 905-592-2276, Fax 888-333-8044
Hours: Mon-Fri 7 am-5 pm, Sat 7 am-2 pm

• Blood Collection
• Urine Collection
• Drugs - DOT Urine
• Drugs - Non-DOT Urine
• Glucose Tolerance Test
• Semen Analysis
• Naturopath Collection
• Harmony Prenatal Test

LIFELABS MEDICAL LABORATORY SERVICES
Toll Free 1-877-849-3637 * Fax 905-795-9891

• all Burlington LifeLab locations offer the Serving Patients with Autism Program

1960 Appleby Line, Unit 27 (at Upper Middle Rd in North Burlington Medical Centre), wheelchair accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm

• Laboratory testing
• Holter monitoring (by appointment)

2200 Fairview St (between Brant St and Drury Lane in Fairview Medical Centre), wheelchair accessible
Hours: temporarily closed

3155 Harvester Rd (east of Guelph Line in Burlington Professional Centre), wheelchair accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 am-4:30 pm, Sat 8 am-12 noon

• Laboratory testing
• ECG
• Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring

Mobile service (see website for additional information):
Physician-requested in-home blood collection and specimen pick-up service

Structured program for adults with developmental disabilities

• trained staff
• individuals choose the number of days per week that they attend

• residential support includes group homes and a supported independent living program
  
• LifeShare Program provides alternative living arrangements for children and adults who have a developmental disability
  
• Employment Services includes employment planning, supports coordination, job training, placement and maintenance, and travel route training
  
• Day Programs teach participants skills they need to enrich their quality of life and provide inclusive recreational activities
  
• Children's Inclusion Services provide resource support to children who have a developmental disability attending preschools or daycare centres
  
• Respite program provides after school or evening care in a safe and caring environment for individuals with a developmental disability allowing parents and caregivers an interval of rest from their busy schedules

A Black youth-led collective of racialized youth with intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD) labels

• develop youth-centred, community-based projects and research focused on education, technology, housing, employment, and entrepreneurship

Provide sailing opportunities for people of all ages living with a physical or cognitive disability

• focuses on the Martin 16 sailboat that can be sailed with either a companion instructor in the stern seat or solo by individual sailors
• sailors who want to advance their skills from casual day sailing to racing are taught the fundamentals of sailboat racing under the tutorship of trained instructors

Group Therapy: Treatment and Counselling

Focus is to improve a child/youth's self-esteem and emotional regulation by helping them understand the feelings they are experiencing and developing effective coping strategies; enhances a child/youth's social competences by increasing their awareness of the social cues around them and perspective taking

• locations: Halton Hills, Oakville, Milton and Burlington
• children/youth attend once a week, 4 pm-6:30 pm
• possible diagnosis/query: ADHD, ADD, Anxiety, OCD, LD, Depression

In addition to this program, parent/caregivers are encouraged to attend the Family Support Program which offers support and skills building including information and strategies to work with their child's social/emotional and behavioural challenges; and effective ways of connecting with the school system

Group Therapy: School-Focused Treatment and Counselling

For clients/youth between Grade 1 and Grade 8 who are experiencing significant and pervasive emotional, social or behavioural needs that are impacting the school setting despite in-school supports

• locations: Halton Hills, Milton and Burlington
• children/youth attend once a week, 12 noon-2:30 pm
• possible diagnosis/query: ADHD, ADD, Anxiety, OCD, LD, Depression

The program requires partnership and collaboration with the school and the family starting at the referral level and throughout treatment. Parents/Caregivers participate in Family Support Group and individual meetings with Child Youth Family Counsellor

Structured program where staff and volunteers are committed to responding to the individual needs and interests of clients with developmental disability with moderate to high independence

• offers programming in life skills and social development
• cooking
• physical recreation
• art and movement therapy

Children's mental health and autism services include:

YODA (Youth Overcoming Depression & Anxiety):
* services youth in grades 6-8 requiring support to address issues of anxiety & depression and/or having difficulty functioning in their home, school and community environments
* offers 10 week group treatment programs in community schools in North Halton (covers Oakville) and Burlington

Day treatment programs:
* for children and youth with significant social, emotional, and/or behavioural needs, in partnership with the Halton District School Board
* each program is located in a community school, open to all areas of the region, elementary and secondary, combined focus of mental health and education

Woodview Learning Centre:
* private school for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, located at 69 Flatt Rd, Burlington (fee-based program)

HIP (Halton Intensive Program):
* outreach services include home-based services and supports for children ages 6-12 with serious social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties

LINKING:
* offers support for youth and families experiencing a high degree of conflict

E.I.E.I.O (Early Identification, Early Intervention Outreach):
* 20-week school-based therapeutic program for children ages 6-8 showing signs of significant social, emotional and/or behavioural problems and some difficulty in the school setting and/or at home
* offers families an opportunity to build on their strengths, skills and relationships

Halton Autism Services (Ontario Autism Program):
* for children with a formal diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
* detailed assessments, intensive individualized instruction focused on skill building and generalization of core skills to other environments
* skill building services and supports for children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder
* individualized plans, family involvement in setting goals, in home and in community settings, parenting workshops

Caregiver Mediated Early Years - Project ImPACT:
* 12-week early intervention caregiver program
* offers assistance from certified ABA therapists to set individualized goals for children

For additional information on mental health and autism programs, please visit Woodview's website

Provides a network for social and technical support with skills development delivered through group training and potential one-on-one mentoring

• meets once a month for peer-to-peer and parent-to-parent support
• provides professional guidance and skills training towards finding employment

• personal care
• meals
• light housekeeping
• transportation to medical appointments
• social and recreational activities