Children's Rehabilitation Services

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.

• motor development
• self - care
• participation in activities typical for their development
• eating, feeding and swallowing
• modifying the environment
• assistive technology
• mobility and positioning equipment

Physiotherapy 0 - 18 years services children and their families with development and movement.

• motor development
• movement and function
• t-orticollis
• mobility and positioning equipment

Speech Language Pathology 0 - 18 years services children and their families with communication and eating, feeding, and swallowing.

• communication
• pronouncing speech sounds
• understanding and listening to spoken language (0 - 5 years only)
• using words to communicate thoughts and ideas (0 - 5 years only)
• speaking smoothly and easily (stuttering)
• eating, feeding and swallowing
• using gestures, pictures, communication boards to communicate (augmentative & alternative communication, AAC)

Early Childhood Intervention Program 0 - 5 years offers home-based and virtual support to families with children that have developmental delays or disabilities.

• information about development, behavior, play and parenting
• connections to community resources and services
• support to your family setting goals and planning for the future
• collaboration with your child’s health team
• services that are provided in various ways; in your home, in the community, virtual appointments or phone consultations

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Program - Community Screening

Your baby will be referred to Community Hearing Screening if:

• your baby is discharged from hospital or birth centre before hearing screening can take place
• your baby is born at a hospital or birth centre that does not offer hearing screening
• your baby is not born in a hospital or birth centre

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.

Nutrition Counselling - Pediatric Weight

In the Outpatient Dietitian Counselling program, families work one-on-one with a registered dietitian (dietitian) trained in Pediatric Weight Management. The dietitian will help the family work on healthy eating and active living habits and set realistic goals that focus on creating a healthy lifestyle. Areas of focus include nutrition, physical activity, sedentary time and sleep.
The dietitian and the family’s healthcare provider work together to ensure the family is supported in achieving their health goals. They can also assist in connecting the family with other supports as needed, such as physical activity, mental health, and community services.
The program’s aim is to help families achieve a lifestyle that promotes healthy growth and development in their children.

For more information visit the Outpatient Dietitian Counselling website.

Pediatric Specialty Clinic

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:

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• learning disabilities
• sensory processing difficulties
• Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
• autistic disorder
• anxiety
• attachment concerns

Pediatric Wheelchair, Seating & Equipment Clinic

This service provides assessment, recommendations and provision of appropriate seating, wheelchairs and other pediatric equipment including:

• standing frames
• walkers
• toileting aids
• lifts
• floor sitters

We are able to support the following:

• delivery and fitting of seating, wheelchair and other pediatric equipment
• growth and repair service for seating, wheelchairs & other pediatric equipment
• travelling clinic with service sites in Camrose (main), Wetaskiwin, Vegreville & Vermillion. Families will be given directions when appointment is booked to the correct site
• assists families in accessing funding. All equipment is third party funded, cost share or self pay

Seating Clinic Services - Adult

Assesses clients for commercial seating components to provide comfort, safety and independence.

The Clinic offers:

• commercial seating systems to clients with physical disabilities and complex needs
• education to caregivers and healthcare providers
• advanced knowledge in adaptive seating

Custom seating systems available to certain locations only. Please call the site for more information.