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Audiologist also in the office every other Monday. Phone location for verification of days.
6 months to 18 years of age.
Offers hearing tests for children.
For children older than 6 months and younger than 18 years.
An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.
Services support the development of children and youth to participate in meaningful activities of daily life at home and in the community. 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. Social Work and Registered Dietitian services are available to support rehabilitation outcomes.
Occupational Therapy 0-18 years services children and their families with self - care; motor development and eating, feeding and swallowing.
Physiotherapy 0-18 years services children and their families with development and movement.
Speech Language Pathology 0-18 years services children and their families with communication and eating, feeding, and swallowing.
Early Childhood Intervention Program 0-5 years offers home-based and virtual support to families with children that have developmental delays or disabilities.
The program offers:
Children between 0-5 years old are eligible if:
Available by appointment only.
Your baby will be referred to Community Hearing Screening if:
A community screening site will call and offer a hearing screening appointment for your baby soon after their birth.
The results of your baby's hearing screening and any follow up needed will be shared with you.
Hearing screening is the best way to find out if your baby has hearing loss.
Hearing screening is quick, safe, and will not hurt your baby. Your baby's hearing is important for many areas of child and brain development. Hearing loss can delay your child's speech, learning and social skills.
For more information, visit our website.
All babies born or living in Alberta are offered screening for permanent hearing loss within 90 days of birth. It's best to have your baby's hearing screened before they are 1 month old. Newborn hearing screening is free. Additional eligibility requirements are based on your baby's age and health status. If your baby is born with bilateral aural atresia or presents with meningitis, they will be referred to Audiology Services for a diagnostic ABR assessment.
This test is called a diagnostic ABR assessment and is used to rule out or confirm hearing loss.
With your consent, the health care provider who completed your baby' s hearing screening test will refer your baby for a diagnostic ABR assessment. Diagnostic ABR assessments are available across the province at select sites in larger city centers. The nearest AHS Audiology Service site will call you to make an appointment when they receive the referral.
The results of your baby's diagnostic ABR assessment and any follow up needed will be shared with you.
A diagnostic ABR assessment is safe and will not hurt your baby. Your baby's hearing is important for many areas of child and brain development. Hearing loss can delay your child's speech, learning and social skills.
A diagnostic ABR assessment is recommended when a baby is at least 4 weeks of age.
The majority of nutrition counselling occurs on an individual basis, however, group sessions may be offered to promote enhanced learning of clients. Nutrition information and resources can be found on Alberta Health Services’ Healthy Eating Starts Here and at MyHealth.Alberta.ca.
Additional services:
Provides services such as:
Services are available at outpatient hospital clinics, community health centres, patient’s homes and continuing care / long term care centres.
Note: Services may vary by community – please call for more information.
Closed from 12:00-1:00 for lunch. Closed on Stat holidays.
The clinic diagnoses, plans, treats, and supports the child and family.
Sees children who have or may have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) or an underlying neurodevelopmental disorder, such as:
Children 3 to 17 years.
Physician clinics - appointment only. Call ahead
Nurse Drop-in - Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 10 am- 3 pm or until capacity
Confidential testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is available for all ages.
Services include:
Only available at the Red Deer Community Health Centre.
Some services may not be available at all locations. Please call ahead to confirm.
STI testing and treatment is offered to all clients.
All other services are for clients age 26 and younger.
Closed from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for Lunch.
Education and consultation services may include:
Special projects are developed based on program goals and community requests and needs.
Closed over the noon hour
Offers free tuberculosis (TB) skin testing to eligible Albertans. The Mantoux skin test is not recommended to diagnose TB.
Testing is done at public health centres throughout the province:
If you are not eligible for free testing but still need to be tested there will be a charge for the test.
For travel or work related TB testing contact the Travel Health Services in your area.
Eligibility includes:
Wait times vary.
There is a charge for anyone not meeting the eligibility criteria.
