Searching for Developmental Disabilities

Therapeutically based half-day preschool program for children with physical disabilities and accompanying developmental difficulties who require a specialized environment.

Physiotherapy clinic

• acupuncture and dry needling
• orthotics and bracing
• sport training and rehabilitation
• vertigo treatment
• concussion management

Comprehensive, research-based programs for individuals with special needs

• therapeutic residential and respite homes
• adult day program
• social learning day program
• developmental day program
• after school program
• summer camp
• march break camp
• boys and girls youth groups for individuals with down syndrome

Music education programs for students with exceptionalities

• PD Day, March Break and Summer camps
• Sunday Mini Music Camp
• After School Program
• group classes and private lessons
• Adult Music Social
• field trips and group workshops
• teacher training and professional development

Note: Virtual and in-person programs available.

Activities for Adults & Teens with Special Needs (including Autism and other developmental disabilities)

• Move to the Beat: a unique rhythmic experience involving drumming over stability balls and moving to music using a variety of props

Activities for Adults & Teens with Special Needs (including Autism and other developmental disabilities)

• Move to the Beat: a unique rhythmic experience involving drumming over stability balls and moving to music using a variety of props

Program designed to engage clients

• teaches of essential life skills
• continuing education
• exploration of vocational opportunity
• builds community awareness
• increase independence
• cooperative games and activities
• creative art projects, seasonal themes and drawing instruction

Community inclusion

• excursions
• grocery shopping
• trips to restaurants
• cafés
• bus training
• exploring the neighbourhood
• volunteering

Treatment for children with Autism and developmental disorders and delays

• uses Intensive Behavioural Intervention based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis
• learning through what motivates each child
• parent involvement
• stable learning environment
• one-on-one therapy
• group and classroom setting
• home programs and consultative services

Teaches the core elements of:

• socialization
• communication
• play skill
• academic skill

Other services:

• speech and language pathologist
• occupational services
• social programs
• jumpstart programs
• workshops for parents and professionals

Autism program

• applied behaviour analysis (ABA) and intensive behavioural intervention (IBI) therapy
• respite care
• parent training and support for siblings
• school integration and tutoring program
• group-based therapy
• Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) classroom

Guidance for parents with children with autism

Help provided with:

• understanding ABA techniques
• implementing behavioural programming in the home and community
• navigating funding and support systems

Collaboration is possible both in-home and in-centre

Support for siblings also available, on request.

Assistance with child's integration in school and community programs

Therapists can help transition into: preschool, private school, daycare, camps, extra-curricular sports and group activities

Will help us data collection to grack progress and assist students in:

• developping social skills
• building positive relationships
• recognizing personal boundaries
• developing academic skills

Lifeskills

• provides encouragement, opportunities and experiences
• promotes self-development, and foster interdependent relationships

Programs:

Community Participation Support (Day Program):

• traditional lifeskills program, pre-vocational program and a relaxed/sensory program (virtual, mobile and in-person)

Home Share Program:

• supports individuals with a developmental disability who live with staff in the staff's home

Residential Support:

• 7 residential program locations where total care/high medical needs or those requiring skill development in daily living and/or behavioral supports are offered

Support Independent Living:

• supports individuals who live in their own apartments, either alone or with a friend

Support Apartment Living:

• individuals share an apartment with one other individual and are supported by staff Mon-Fri 24 hours
• there are a small number of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments close together on one or two floors
• technology is used to assist staff in supervising and monitoring individual needs and/or activities

Offers a child-focused curriculum staff and children work together to expand and develop a wide range of skills and competence curriculum builds upon the interests of the children topics are driven by the ideas and questions from the children themselves

Social, leisure/recreational program

Provides a safe, supervised, engaging, supportive environment where people can share time with their peers

Activities can include:

• creative arts and crafts
• baking/cooking
• exercise routines
• swimming
• local community outings

Social enterprise that hires and trains staff and interns on the autism spectrum

Takes in interns from 12-week job readiness training program

Vocational and life skills training centre

Designed to help young adults explore their interest and gain skills for potential careers

Structured daily schedule that includes classroom and hands-on training in the areas of social skills, healthy living, employment preparation, self advocacy, and independent life skills

Day supports * non-centre based community service providing individualized assistance * raises the awareness of existing services and provides opportunities for positive experiences

People may need support and assistance with: budgeting, grocery shopping, personal safety, crisis management and prevention, etc.

Customized employment program for individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Focus and activities include:

• Social skills
• Cooking club
• Fitness group
• Executive functioning skills
• Academic skills life coaching
• Emotional awareness, reflection and regulation
• Facing fears
• Relationship skills and values
• Video gaming night
• Friday night social club
• One-on-one life coaching

Customized employment program for teens, youth, and adults living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Stream B includes:

• Determining interests and identifying appropriate employment options
• Cover letters, resumes and applications
• Networking and job search skills
• Interview support and disclosing your Autism
• Strategies for success in the workplace
• One-on-one job coaching support

Counselling and therapy services

• counselling and psychotherapy services to individuals, families, couples
• support groups for the neurodiverse and their family
• social fluency development groups

Family oriented day program committed to creating and providing high standard and cost effective community based programs

• offers a client-centered approach, which enables everyone to work together to obtain reasonable and sustainable goals
• safe environment that fosters growth and socialization
• all activities are set to meet client's interests and needs
• summer camps

Language development for children program

• prevention, early identification, and intervention strategies to promote speech
• ensure that all preschool children are given the chance of reaching their full communication potential
• cultural interpretation and transportation assistance available upon request

Screening tool: First Words provides an electronic screening tool, the Communication Checkup, to help parents, caregivers, or professionals check a child for signs of :

• speech or language delays
• fine or gross motor delays
• red flags

Physiotherapy clinic

• acupuncture and dry needling
• orthotics and bracing
• sport training and rehabilitation
• vertigo treatment
• concussion management

Learning Support Services operates three specialized schools for English-speaking students with developmental disabilities and has integrated classes for English-speaking students with developmental disabilities in a number of other schools.

Storefront Special Education
Lead Teacher: Tanya Ashton
1400 St Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON, K1K 4H4
Hours: 8 am-4:30 pm
Phone: 613-749-9550
Fax: 613-749-9174

Clifford Bowey Public School Special Education
Principal: Christine Kessler
Vice-principal: Amanda Pruner
Office Administrator: Jean Neidy
1300 Kitchener Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1V 6W2
Hours: 8:35 am-2:45 pm
Phone: 613-737-4401
Fax: 613-737-7548

Crystal Bay Centre for Special Education
Special Education
Principal: Karen McMorine
Vice-principal: Karen Landheer
Office Administrator: Kathy Trotman
31 Moodie Dr, Nepean, ON, K2H 8G1
Hours: 8:50 am-2:45 pm
Phone: 613-828-5376
Fax: 613-828-0713

Helps adults with a developmental disability to participate in their communities

Provides funding for services and support so that adults with a developmental disability can:

• take part in community classes or recreational programs
• develop work, volunteer, and daily life skills
• hire a support worker
• create their own life plans (this is called person-directed planning) to reach their goals
• get temporary respite for their caregivers

For more information about the program, visit http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/developmental/servicesupport/passport.aspx