Infant Development Program (Comox Valley)
About this resource
The Infant Development Program (IDP) supports families with children from birth to three years of age who are at risk for, or have developmental delays. This program bring families and professionals together to support children through the early developmental stages.
It’s an opportunity for parents to:
Learn ways to encourage your child’s development
Discuss parenting and child development
Access other community resources and activities
For your child to:
Discover abilities
Learn new skills
Become more independent
Families play a vital role in every child’s development. During the period of early childhood, children develop at a rapid pace. Together with families, the consultants plan activities that best meet the child’s and family’s needs.
Who Can Refer?
If you have concerns or questions about your child, you can refer your child yourself. Additionally, Public Health Nurses, Family Physicians, Pediatricians, Child Care Providers and other service providers at the Child Development Association can also refer for you.
It’s an opportunity for parents to:
Learn ways to encourage your child’s development
Discuss parenting and child development
Access other community resources and activities
For your child to:
Discover abilities
Learn new skills
Become more independent
Families play a vital role in every child’s development. During the period of early childhood, children develop at a rapid pace. Together with families, the consultants plan activities that best meet the child’s and family’s needs.
Who Can Refer?
If you have concerns or questions about your child, you can refer your child yourself. Additionally, Public Health Nurses, Family Physicians, Pediatricians, Child Care Providers and other service providers at the Child Development Association can also refer for you.
Details
Resource type
Family Support, Infant Development Programs
Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Blind / Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, Mental Health , Neuromuscular Disorders, Other / I don't know, Paraplegia / Quadriplegia, Physical Disability / Mobility Impairment, Schizophrenia , Speech Impairment / Social / Communication Disorders, Spina Bifida, Substance Use/Addiction
Age
0-3
Eligibility
Referrals may come from any source and should be directed to the Comox Valley Child Development Association.
Location
Regions
Vancouver Island Central
Cities
Comox, Courtenay, Cumberland, Denman Island, Fanny Bay, Heriot Bay, Hornby Island, Merville , Royston, Union Bay
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