Specialized/Clinical Services
A variety of specialized services are available for both children and adults. These include:
Psychological Services
- Provides a variety of psychological and neuro-cognitive assessments.
- Assess individuals who have an intellectual disability (ID), are suspected of having an ID, or at risk of a future diagnosis of an ID.
- Provide consultations for challenging behavioural patterns, social, adaptive, and emotional functioning, and developmental and forensic difficulties.
- Assess developmental and learning profiles and provide recommendations for future growth and learning.
- Provide dementia screening assessments.
- Provided by psychometrists working under the supervision of a clinical psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO)
Behavioural Services
Behaviour services use Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to teach skills that improve quality of life and that empower individuals to meaningfully participate in their communities. Services are offered through consultation, individualized support plans, and a behaviour clinic. These services are provided by behaviour therapists working under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA), and/or a psychologist.
Social Work Services
Social work services provide specialized counselling and therapy services to individuals and families, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques to assist in more intensive and complex cases. Assessment, counselling, and therapy services are provided to both children and adults in individual, family, and group formats. Services are provided by social workers registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
Psychiatric Clinic
Clinics are offered to children and adults once per month. These consultations offer:
- Assessment
- Treatment and support planning
- Referral to other services
- Medication reviews
- Follow-up (when required)
- Occupational Therapy (OT)
Occupational Therapy (OT)
Services include a variety assessment and support services that help teach and improve the jobs of living' for individuals of all ages. These can include self-care, leisure, and productivity skills. OT assessments and supports address physical, environmental, neurological, and developmental factors, they use a strength-based approach, and they include individualized goals and strategies. OT services are provided an occupational therapist who is registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO).
Our Services
A variety of specialized services are available for both children and adults. These include; Psychological Services, Behavioural Services, Social Work Services, Psychiatric Clinic, Child Psychotherapy and Play Therapy as well as Occupational Therapy (OT)
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Short-term treatment is provided to individuals with a developmental/intellectual disability and/or dual diagnosis who are experiencing personal difficulty, or require a behavioral, adaptive, or medication review/assessment.
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Adult and youth Community Counsellors (also known as Adult Protective Service Workers) provide a range of services to youth and adults.
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Community Participation Supports
Supports are designed to provide adults living with a developmental/intellectual disability with meaningful leisure, recreational and community outings.
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Passports is an individualized funded program that helps adults 18 years or older to participate in their communities.
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Enhanced Supported Independent Living is designed for adults with developmental disabilities who require high levels of supports and have a high Hi level of individualized funding
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Family Home expands the range of residential options available in the community and allows individual needs to be met in a more flexible and personal manner.
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Child and Family Community Counsellors offer a variety of clinical and support services for children and families.
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The Distress Centre provides a confidential crisis telephone service to anyone in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville needing support and assistance.
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Snoezelen is a concept in which an indoor environment is created mainly to produce gentle relaxation, security and comfort by using controllable stimuli.
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Three student awards are available to a first year student pursueing a career related to the field of developmental disabilities.
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