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Meeting the needs of children and Families

Inclusion of children with special needs-Ecep 233

Professor: Lisa Mc Caie

Student: Muila Mongo

Page of case study

After a serious car accident, Cameron had to be amputated below the knee on his left leg. He currently uses crutches for mobility. He will start in the preschool room next Monday. As a teacher I have to describe the needs of the child, his family, and how these needs will respond to his case setting. Also his mother wants him to be more physically active, but she is afraid to push him too hard. She feels guilty because she allowed her son to go with his father in fact that she was suspected him drove car under the influence of alcohol when he came for his visitation date. (Handout, case studies 2013, week 6)

What is Spina Bifida?

It is a birth deficiency in which the backbone and spinal canal do not adjacent before birth. Also it is a neural tube defect in which bones of spine do not completely form; resulting in an incomplete spinal canal. The condition is a type of Spina Bifida.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002525/

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/images/spina_bifida-web.jpg

The need of the child Help the child feels that he is needed

and belongs to the classroom environment.

Encourage and support the child's independence such as self-sufficiency, self- reliant, and self-control.

Know how the equipment works (crutches) and ask him to show me how I can help even his peers too.

Stress the things that the child can do, not the things he cannot do.

Let the child know that many people with physical disabilities lead useful and happy lives.

Some adaptation of the activities may be necessary. Of course anything involving use of the legs may have to be done sitting down

http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/~rowley/lollor.html

What are some of the characteristics of Spina Bifida? Mobility may be affected. How much

movement your child has in his/her legs depends on where the lesion is on the back. The

higher the lesion, the lower the chance is of walking independently.

Difficulties with bowel and bladder control may occur. This symptom is dependent on the location of the lesion on the back.

Other conditions such as latex allergies and possible skin breakdown from lack of feeling are also associated with Spina Bifida.

Developmental delays may occur and learning disabilities are possible. These delays

May cause learning problems such as difficulty paying attention, and expressing or

Understanding language. Organizing, sequencing, and processing of information in

Reading and mathematics may also be affected. http://www.grandviewcc.ca/sites/default/uploads/files/Diagnosis%20Information%20-%20Spina%20Bifida.pdf

The need of the family

Provide information and emotional support to the mother to learn more about children who have Spina Bifida

Get information and find clinics or health care providers who are expert in Spina Bifida

Provide resources for the mother to get help about feeling guilty for the accident.

Be consistent and clear when disciplining the child

Help him to use the correct words and phrases to express his need.

Help the child through the steps to solve problems when it is upset.

Give the child a limited number of simple choices.

http://www.grandviewcc.ca/sites/default/uploads/files/Diagnosis%20Information%20-%20Spina%20Bifida.pdf

How parent can help his/her child?

Consistent and active treatment is important to your child’s development, so please make every effort to attend all sessions in a treatment block. Become active in your child’s therapy following through with home programming and asking questions whenever you have concerns.

Maintain contact and speak regularly with your child’s health care team Keep your child’s team informed of any changes.

Communicate your concerns and goals for your child with his/her therapists.

Encourage your child to try new things. It is important to provide a strong social

support system for your child. Being the parent of a child with Spina

Bifida requires a lot of attention and energy, so be sure to take time for yourself and look after your own needs as well.

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Keep in touch with family and friends – seek out their support when needed.

Take advantage of community resources and services available to you and your child.

The better informed you are as a parent, the better prepared you will be to get the best services from medical, educational, and community programs

Keep in touch with family and friends – seek out their support when needed


Adapt learning activities to be inclusive for the child with Spina Bifida

Provide tools for the child with motor disabilities can use for grasping, holding, transferring, and releasing.

Make sure the materials are age appropriate for all children in room to use.

Provide materials of different textures such as play dough, fabric swatches, ribbon, corrugated cardboard and sandpaper to stimulate the sense of touch

I will make sure activity areas are well-lighted, and I will add lamps if needed.

Work with parents and specialists to choose special exercises for the child, and encourage the whole class to do some of them as part of a large group activity

Add tabs to books for turning pages. Place tape on crayons and markers to

make them easier to grip. Secure paint brushes into a glove, or

provide paint brushes with large knobs on the ends.

Consider buying scissors that open automatically when squeezed, or scissors that do not require children to use finger holes.

Plan activities to encourage all children to move all body parts.


How they will respond to thoseneeds in the preschool room setting

Discuss the child special need.Make it easy to move around in play areas by arranging furniture and equipment with a wide aisle so the child can move around more freely, providing a safe place for walkers, crutches, or canes so other children do not trip over them; using heavy, stable furniture and equipment that cannot be easily knocked over. Moreover, work together with the parents to come out with a comfortable ways for child to sit, a corner with two walls for supports, a chair with a seat belt, or a wheelchair with a large across. These are some ways I could help

http://www.extension.org/pages/26344/specific-ideas-for-child-care-providers-to-help-children-with-physical-disabilities

https://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&gs_rn=7&gs_ri=psyab&cp=64&gs_id=7&xhr=t&q=Teach+classmates+how+to+help+a+child+with+a+physical+disability&bav=on.2,

Applaud and encourage helping behaviors, and also teach them to encourage their classmates to do as much as possible on his own.

Teach children to assist children with disabilities when need

Teach children how to offer help respectfully

Encourage them to ask if the child wants help first, and to take “no” as an answers.

Encourage children to find creative ways to include a child with physical disability in their play activities

http://www.extension.org/pages/26344/specific-ideas-for-child-care-providers-to-help-children-with-physical-disabilitie

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Teach classmates how to help a child with a physical disability

Characteristic of Spina BifidaSpina bifida occulta: Visible indications of SB occulta can sometimes be seen on the newborn's skin above the spinal defect, including: An abnormal tuft of hair A collection of fat A small dimple or a birthmark Skin discoloration

Meningocele: in this rare form, the protective membranes around the spinal cord (meninges) push out through the opening in the vertebrae.

Myelomeningocele: tissues and nerves are exposed, making the baby prone to life-threatening infections. Neurological impairment is common, including: Muscle weakness, sometimes involving paralysis Bowel and bladder problems Seizures, especially if the child requires a shunt Orthopedic problems

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Fact about Spina BifidaSpina bifida occulta: it’s estimated at 15% of healthy people have spina bifida occulta and don’t even know it. An X-ray of their back at some point later in life may reveal the condition

Meningocele: In this form of spina bifida, the protective covering around the spinal cord, But the spinal cord is not in this sack, so there’s little or no damage to the nerve pathways.

Myelomeningocele: This is the most severe form of spina bifida, where a portion of the spinal cord itself protrudes through the back. This needs to be corrected surgically within 24 to 48 hours after birth, but some degree of nerve damage has already occurred and more severe disabilities can result.http://nichcy.org/disability/specific/spinabifida

http://nichcy.org/disability/specific/spinabifida

Types of Spina Bifida

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/spinabifida/facts.html

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Impact of Spina Bifida in young children

Spina bifida can happen anywhere along the spine if the neural tube does not close all the way. The backbone that protects the spinal cord does not form and close as it should. This often results in damage to the spinal cord and nerves.

Spina bifida might cause physical and intellectual disabilities that range from mild to severe. The severity depends on:

The size and location of the opening in the spine. Whether part of the spinal cord and nerves are affected.


Impact on Families Spina Bifida affects the entire family. Meeting the complex

needs of a person affected involves the whole family and can be challenging at time. However, finding resources, knowing what to expect, and planning for the future can help. http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/spinabifida/living.html

Symptoms of Spina Bifida

Spina bifida occulta: Visible indications of SB occulta can sometimes be seen on the newborn's skin above the spinal defect, including: An abnormal tuft of hair A collection of fat A small dimple or a birthmark Skin discoloration

Meningocele: in this rare form, the protective membranes around the spinal cord (meninges) push out through the opening in the vertebrae.Myelomeningocele: tissues and nerves are exposed, making the baby prone to life-threatening infections. Neurological impairment is common, including: Muscle weakness, sometimes involving

paralysis Bowel and bladder problems Seizures, especially if the child requires a shunt Orthopedic problems

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/spina-bifida/DS00417/DSECTION=symptoms

Cause of Spina Bifida

No one knows completely what cause SB. Scientists stated that it is most likely due to a combination of inherited (genetic), environmental and nutritional factors.

Lack of folic acid during the pregnancy has a higher chance of giving birth to a baby with SB. However, experts recommend for women of reproductive age to make sure their folic acid intake adequate.

If a woman gives birth to a baby with SB, she has a higher-than-normal risk of having another baby with SB too (about 5% risk).

Treating Epilepsy or Bipolar disorder have been associated with higher risk of congenital defect birth such as SB, and some medication as well.

Women with diabetes are more likely to have a baby with SB, compared to other females. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/220424.php

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/diabetes/

In the majority of cases, SB is detected when the pregnant mother has a routine ultrasound scan. Pregnant women may be offered SB and other birth defect screening tests. The tests are not 100% accurate.

MSAFP (maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein) test A triple screen or quadruple (quad) screen, tests are performed during a woman's pregnancy. The ultrasound amniocentesis. A sample of fluid is removed from the amniotic sac and tested for

AFP levels.http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/220424.php

https://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&q=spina+bifida+occulta&bav

Testing for and diagnosing SB

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/245491.php


Optional treatment of SB

Treatment depends on several factors, mainly how severe the individual's signs and symptoms are. In most cases of spina bifida occulta, no treatment is needed. Surgery: this is usually done to repair the spine within two days of birth. Hydrocephalus: required surgery to treat a build up of CFS (cerebrospinal fluid) in brain.

The surgeon implants a shunt (thin tube) in the baby's brain Physical therapy (UK: physiotherapy) : this treatment help a child to became independent

as possible. Prenatal surgery: it repairs the unborn baby's spinal cord done during week 19 to 25 of

pregnancy. Because the risk of worsening spina bifida just after the baby is born, some experts say it is better to fix things beforehand

C-section birth: doctor recommends it if the fetus has cesarean section Occupational therapy: helps with self-esteem and independence, perform everyday

activities more effectively in getting dressed Assistive technologies - a patient with total paralysis of the legs will

need a wheelchair. Urinary incontinence - the patient will probably be referred to a urologist

for assessment. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/220424.php

What are the most common types of therapy?

Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy are the main therapies needed for children

with Spina Bifida. Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists will often work as a team in caring for your child.

The goal of therapy is to help your child to maximize mobility and to become as independent as possible at home, in school, and in the community.

Therapy involves: increasing strength, balance, and flexibility through exercise

preventing orthopaedic problems with exercise and ositioning devices recommending equipment to help with independence, I walkers, wheelchairs,

bathroom equipment modifying household equipment increasing independence with Activities

of Daily Living (ADL’s) such as dressing, eating and toileting increasing independent use of

tools such as scissors, pencils, cutlery, toothbrush,


Statistics Each year, about 1,500 babies are born

with spina bifida. Hispanic women have the highest rate of

having a child affected by SB compared with Non-Hispanic White and Non-Hispanic Black women:

Hispanic: 4.17 per 10,000,Non-Hispanic Black or African-American: 2.64 per10,000, Non-Hispanic White: 3.22 per 10,000

The prevalence rate of spina bifida declined 31% from the prefortification (1995–1996) rate of 5.04 per 10,000 to the post-fortification (1998–2006) rate of 3.49 per 10,000.

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/spinabifida/data.htm

Meeting the needs in the child care center

The environment: The environment is a third teacher in childcare setting. It plays an important role, children learn through the environment. As a teacher I must gather as much as information I can about the child with special need, and learn about typical modifications that can be made. Working closely with parents, professionals will be an excellent resource to get suggestions and to ask questions. Modification of the environment would be beneficial for the child in special needs and even for his peers

Plan together: Set a goal in collaboration with parents, consultant, and caregivers to be a part of the team who develops the child`s Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Meeting together to plan goals and needs of the child, and discuss about activities, exercises, and support needed to reach goals in closely collaboration. These goals should always match the child’s disability by discussing ideas and plans with the family.

Strategies to include Cameron

As an ECE in order to help Cameron to move around throughout the day I will use the prompt and fading technique to help him learn new skills, to built independence, and self-esteem. Also I will make sure that the physical space are removal of barriers for him to have traffic flow . Materials, toys, and equipment will be accessible for indoor and outdoor for wheelchair or crutches, appropriate size toys, shelves at child level. Safety and safe risk taking by being responsive all the time, by understanding child feelings, treating him as an equal being rather than isolate, cognitive and communication.

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/spinabifida/living.html

Name of prompt : Environment

Types prompt Examples ECE BODY POSITION

Environment prompting

Providing verbal pictures, labelling materials in the room and cue cards

Full and partial

Least to most prompt is used when the child has the skills but doesn’t do it on request. (Class notes)

Prompting and fading :Goal –Cameron will stand up and move around when asked independently

Type of prompting Example ECE body position

Full prompting Put crutches in her hand

In front of the child

Partial prompting Put the crutches in front of her hand in her own personal space

Behind /beside the child

Type of promptPointing prompting

ExamplePointing to the crutches

ECE body position

Pointing prompt

Positional PROMPT

Types of prompting

Example ECE body position

Full prompting Giving full step by step instruction without gesture


Partial prompting Giving partial instruction and waiting to see if the child will do the task

Behind or beside the child.

Gestures prompting Asking questions

Verbal prompt

Continuation of prompting

Prompt: Modeling

Types of prompting

Example Body positioning of the ECE

Full Prompting Using verbal instruction when doing the task together


Partial Prompting Using verbal instruction to pretend to do the task

Beside/behind the child

Prompting and fading :Goal –Cameron will stand up and move around when asked independently

Name of prompt: Physical

Types of prompting

Example Body positioning of the ECE

Full prompting

Hand over hand- The child requires full physical assistance to carry out the task

In front/or behind the child

Partial prompting

The child requires partial physical assistance by touching the arm, elbows and wrist

In front or behind the child

Week 8 class note

Modification By providing specific classroom devices and altering the classroom environment, I will help Cameron to achieve success in the classroom.

By providing a desk for him where he can easily maneuver around the classroom and have enough space to sit comfortably. I may need to provide a special desk for him or rearrange some of the classroom supplies to provide easy access to the materials. Scheduling to accommodate anything imperative in the last minute

http://www.ehow.com/way_5623432_classroom-strategies-students-physical-disabilities.html

What to do in kindergarten for Cameron to be inclusive

To help Cameron to be inclusive in learning environment, I will divide the class into learning station so he will feel comfortable and succeed in this new environment. I will set up the desks or tables in a way of all the student can negotiate. Also I will implement activities which will promote inclusion and integration among his peers to encourage group work and structured partner activities.

http://www.ehow.com/info_8346921_adaptations-inclusive-classroom.html

Teach conceptActive learning: Effectively use to develop cognitive skills among children such as problem solving and critical thinking, and improve student’s understanding.

Collaborative/cooperative learning:

student work together in small groups to accomplish a common learning goal.

Critical thinking: It brings the activity together and enables the student to question what knowledge exists.

Discussion strategies: Engaging students in discussion deepens their Learning and motivation by propelling them to develop their own views and hear their own voices. A good environment for interaction is the first step in encouraging students to talk.

http://pedagogy.merlot.org/TeachingStrategies.html

Other adaptive learning environment that can be used teaching strategies to parentsDuring birthday party: this is a great opportunity to see for yourself which children interact best with your child. The children that want to sit next to the birthday boy or girl are good candidates for future play

Ask your child’s teacher: if there is a friend who likes to talk with your child then try to connect with him to build a friendship out of school.

Find another child with special needs:

Wouldn’t it be nice to find a fellow friend who is going through the same issues and might have similar interests?http://www.oneplaceforspecialneeds.com/main/library_finding_friends.html

Teach order of EventsExperience learning: an approach of educational of focus on learning by doing. ECE role is to design direct experience that include preparatory and reflective exercises.

Games/experience/simulations: Games and simulations enable students to solve real-world problems in a safe environment and enjoy themselves while doing so.

Humor in the classroom: Enhance student learning by improving understanding and retention.

Inquiry guided learning: Encourages students to build research skills that can be used throughout their educational experiences.

Learning community: Communities bring people together for shared learning, discovery, and the generation of knowledge

http://pedagogy.merlot.org/TeachingStrategies.html

Another children

Camaro's mother wants him to be physically active .

It might be difficult for Cameron to verbally communicate her current symptoms of pain or changes in how his joints are functioning. I will ask her to color a body outline or draw pictures. This will be an effective communication tool to help me better understand his symptoms and make appropriate accommodations.

Encourage him to look at strengths rather than limitations.

Include him in planning classroom modifications.

Encourage decision making and acceptance of responsibility.

Help Cameron to participate in social interactions with peers and extracurricular activities whenever possible.

Encourage acceptance of diversity and individual differences in the classroom.

Professionals that the child might need

Children with Spina Bifida may need to see different specialist

Paediatrician

Paediatric orthopaedic surgeon

Podiatrist

Physical therapist

http://www.teachmorelovemore.com/SpecialNeedsDetails.asp?id=23#286

Social worker and counsellor

http://www.teachmorelovemore.com/SpecialNeedsDetails.asp?id=23#286

Agencies in local area Where there located?

P.O. Box 103, Suite 1006555 Richmond Street WestToronto, Ontario M5V 3B1

Toronto & GTA: 416-214-1056Toll Free: 800-387-1575 (Ontario Only)Fax: 416-214-1446Email: [email protected]. What they are doing?

“To build awareness and drive education, research, support, care and advocacy to help find a cure while always continuing to improve the quality of life of all individuals

with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus.”http://www.sbhao.on.ca/programs-services/care-and-support/parent-support

mailto:[email protected]


http://www.sbhao.on.ca/programs-services/care-and-support/parent-support


Spina Bifida & HydrocephalusAssociation of Ontario

Spirit of our organization that has been committed for over 30 years to making a positive difference in the lives of people with SB&H, an association of volunteers providing a comprehensive range of help to parents, families, youth and adults with SB&H.

Breakthrough because of our spirited and sustained mission of research, awareness, care and advocacy our organization will steadily break through barriers and continually improve the quality of life and ensure fair treatment and social justice for all individuals with SB&H.

Hope within our organization dedicated to ongoing therapy, medical care and surgical treatments to minimize further neurological damage and through our determined commitment to Spirit, Breakthrough & Hope a cure will be found.

What to do with family?They understand how difficult it can be, even when things are going smoothly, to face the added challenges and concerns of living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus.

SB&H provides direct service to adults, youth, parents and guardians dealing with the challenges of spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, offering information, resources, emotional support, counselling and networking opportunities.

For more information please contact SB&H at 1-800-387-1575 or email




The spina bifida and spinal cord team sees clients annually at their clinic appointment, but also provides intervention and consultation services as required. This inter-disciplinary team is made up of a pediatrician, ambulatory care nurses, physiotherapists, an occupational therapist, a speech-language pathologist, a social worker and a psychologist. The team also has access to medical consultants in the areas of orthopedics and urology

The team also has access to medical consultants in the areas of orthopedics and urology. To enable co-ordination of care of each child, the Spina Bifida/Spinal Cord team communicates with other involved community partners such as schools, the Community Care Access Centre, other medical facilities and government agencies.

Referrals

To access this service, a pediatrician’s referral is required and the client must reside within the Toronto area or within an area that cannot access a local treatment centre within Ontario.

http://holland-bloorview.heroku.com/floors/2/facilities/57

Spina Bifida and Spinal Cord

http://www.ccac-ont.ca/



Agencies in local area Contact

Dulcie Styles

Clinic Secretary, Child Development Program

Tel: 416-425-6220, ext. 3835

E-mail: [email protected] Child Development Program

Tel: 416-425-6220 ext. 7050 What to do with family?

The Spina Bifida/Spinal Cord team uses a multidisciplinary, family centred approach. Clients are seen annually or more frequently if necessary, in a clinic setting by various professionals as determined by the needs of each client.

The team also provides intervention and consultation as required between clinic visits. Services are provided by a pediatrician, ambulatory care nurses, physiotherapists, an occupational therapist, a speech-language pathologist, a social worker and a psychologist.

http://hollandbloorview.heroku.com/floors/2/facilities/57






The Hospital for Sick Children555 University AvenueToronto, OntarioCanadaM5G 1X8

General inquiries: 416-813-1500Patient information/locating: 416-813-6621

What to do with family? Spinal Column Trauma/Developmental

Anomalies

Children and adolescents with defined spinal column/cord injuries or developmental anomalies are treated jointly by the orthopaedic and neurosurgeons. Both external and operative internal fixation procedures are carried out and the rehabilitation program customized individually for each patient.

Agencies in local area

Thames Valley Children's Centre779 Baseline Rd.E.London, Ontario N6C 5Y6 Phone: 519-685-8700 outside the London area call toll free 1-866-590-8822

Children with spina bifida from the 10 counties of Southwestern Ontario are followed through the Spina Bifida Clinic at Thames Valley Children's Centre (TVCC). Four medical specialists and some members of the TVCC Spina Bifida Resource Group are present at the clinic.

Members of the Spina Bifida Resource Group are responsible for keeping current on research and issues relating to spina bifida. They share this information with parents and teens through handouts, individual discussion, and by directing them to appropriate services and resources in their communities and or educational programs at TVCC. They function in a consulting capacity to other health care workers (therapists, doctors, etc.), schools, and other agencies both at the Centre and in the community.

http://www.tvcc.on.ca/spina-bifida-clinic-5.htm


Durham Youth Services

555 Richmond St W, Suite 1006, PO Box 103Toronto, ON M5V 3B1

416-214-1056 * Durham Community Contact 905-576-6332 ,Fax 416-214-1446 ,Toll Free 1-800-387-1575 Supports individuals with spina bifida

and/or hydrocephalus * supports research for a cure * awareness, education, care and advocacy * personal support, guidance and educational materials to help understand and cope * toll-free help line, Connections Linking Program, information and education, online community forum and youth section * scholarship

http://youth.durham.cioc.ca/record/OSH0434

Agencies Providing Services One Concorde Gate, Suite 700Toronto, ON M3C 3N6Tel: 416.421.83771.800.668.6252Fax: 416.696.1035E-mail: [email protected]

This organization serves children and youth under 1

9 years of age who have neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, or neurological conditions which limit mobility and/or physical function. The Easter Seal Society provides a variety of services to help better the lives of children and youth with physical disabilities, and their families. These services include: financial assistance; diapers and incontinence supplies; resource information; camping and respite care; peer support; independence and life skills; and strategies to enable families to advocate for and access services within their communities. The Easter Seal Society - Incontinence Supplies Gra

• One Concorde Gate, Suite 700Toronto, ON M3C 3N6Tel: 416.421.83771.800.668.6252Fax: 416.696.1035E-mail: [email protected]

• This organization serves children and youth under 1

9 years of age who have neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, or neurological conditions which limit mobility and/or physical function. The Easter Seal Society provides a variety of services to help better the lives of children and youth with physical disabilities, and their families. These services include: financial assistance; diapers and incontinence supplies; resource information; camping and respite care; peer support; independence and life skills; and strategies to enable families to advocate for and access services within their communities. The Easter Seal Society - Incontinence Supplies Grant



Agencies Providing Services

Program for Children and Youth with Disabilities

1185 Eglinton Ave, East, Suite 706

North York, ON, M3C 3C6

416-421-8377 ext. 314 or 1-888-377-5437 (1-888-ESS-KIDS)

www.easterseals.org/services/default.asp?load=incontinenceThis grant is available to Ontario residents, ages 3 to 18 years, who have a chronic disability that requires the use of incontinence supplies. To obtain an application, contact the Easter Seal Society at the website or number listed above. Your child’s doctor must complete a portion of the application

Infant Development Services Health Department, Region of Durham Whitby Mall, Suite 12B

1615 Dundas Street East, Whitby, ON L1N 2L1 (905) 723-8521 This organization is a home-based, family-centered, early intervention service available to children (age 0-6 years old) and their families. This service is open to children who have experienced prenatal, perinatal, or postnatal problems, who are developmentally delayed, or who have a physical or developmental disability. Programs and services help parents to understand their child’s growth and development, teach their child new skills, access community programs and resources, and reach goals that are important to the well-being of their family and child. Families must contact this organization directly to obtain services. Resources For Exceptional Children

Government Funding Assistance For Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD)Ministry of Community, Family and Children’s Services

1400 Hopkins Street, Whitby, ON L1N 2C3

(905) 665-1030

This organization provides funding that is paid monthly to eligible families with a child

under 18 years of age, who has a disability, and has extraordinary costs, such as respite/relief care; transportation; special clothing, diet and medical expenses; and educational and social fees. The size of the family and total family income (gross) determine the amount granted. The family should contact this organization directly for an application

Special Services at Home Program(SSAH)

Ministry of Community, Family and Children’s Services

1400 Hopkins Street, Whitby, ON L1N 2C3

(905) 665-1030 This organization assists children (ages 0-99) with developmental disabilities and physical disabilities (ages 0-18) who are living at home with their families. The program provides funding that can be used toward individual development activities and respite/relief care. The family may contact this organization directly for an application.


Agencies Providing Services




Agencies Providing Services Canada Revenue Agency

www.crarc.gc.ca/menu-e.htm 1-800-959-8281 Provides information related to deductions, programs and services for persons with disabilities, including the Disability Tax Credit.

Charities Providing Financial Assistance For the Love of a Child

P.O. Box 263, Whitby, ON, L1N 5S1 (905) 668-0072

This organization is concerned with improving the quality of life for children with special needs living in the Durham Region. Their mandate is to help families with expenses directly related to having a child with special needs. This may include specialized medical equipment, therapeutic or recreational activities, educational seminars or workshops. This service is operated by volunteers and provides assistance after other sources have been

President’s Choice Children’s Charity

6220A Yonge St. North York, ON M2M 3X4

Tel: 1-866-996-9918

www.presidentschoice.ca

This organization is dedicated to helping children

who are physically or developmentally challenged. They provide direct financial assistance in the purchase of expensive equipment, therapy, and more. For more information, contact them or visit their website. Partnership In Service c/o Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise A group of local service clubs which raise funds to provide assistance to children

http://www.crarc.gc.ca/menu-e.htm

Things to remember... Spina Bifida occurs in all

races, ethnic groups, scioeconomic classes, and nationalities and in both boys and girls.

Each child with Spina Bifida is a unique individual with his/her own personality, strengths, talents and thoughts.

Children with Spina Bifida can participate in many community programs such as sports, arts and crafts, music, scouts, school, etc.


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