Children's Therapy Services
Speech language therapy, clinical counselling, and physical therapy and occupational therapy are available.
1. Speech Therapists are trained to work with a wide variety of communication challenges through the lifespan. Your Speech Language Pathologist (Therapist) (SLP) will work with your family on all aspects of your child’s communication. Speech therapists at Starbright are registered with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC.
The foundations of communication begin in infancy and are much more than the words they say. Your therapist will assess where your child is in their foundational skills of social interaction, cognition (thinking), play, early listening, early vocal development and understanding of language. These skills are crucial for spoken language to emerge. The words and the clarity of the speech sounds in those words can take time to develop.
2. Occupational Therapy addresses function and promotes independence through skill development, and adaptation of activities, equipment or the environment. The focus is on fine motor skills, eating, dressing, playing, brushing teeth, toileting, moving around, exploring the environment, interacting with others, and learning. Every child is different and the goals and approaches reflect their uniqueness!
Occupational Therapy addresses function and promotes independence through skill development, and adaptation of activities, equipment or the environment.
Occupational areas of focus are self-care (activities of daily living), productivity (learning and educational activities) and leisure (play). Occupational Therapy also addresses the functional abilities required for daily living such as, motor, sensory, cognition and psychosocial performance areas. Deficits or delays in these performance areas may be addressed by OT intervention. Occupational Therapists are registered with the College of Occupational Therapy of British Columbia.
3. Physical Therapists are registered with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia. They use their knowledge of anatomy, neurology and physiology to promote physical development, mobility, and functional independence. This is addressed through everyday activities, play, positioning, handling and/or use of equipment. Physical Therapists work in partnership with families to meet the unique needs of the child and family.
4. Clinical counselling - The program provides counselling to children and families who are actively involved in other Starbright programs for a variety of reasons. Referrals are made for the child, but the Counsellor works in collaboration with the family to best meet the needs of the child. Children are referred for help for a wide variety of social, emotional or behavioural issues that may be impeding a child’s functioning in their family or learning environments.
1. Speech Therapists are trained to work with a wide variety of communication challenges through the lifespan. Your Speech Language Pathologist (Therapist) (SLP) will work with your family on all aspects of your child’s communication. Speech therapists at Starbright are registered with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC.
The foundations of communication begin in infancy and are much more than the words they say. Your therapist will assess where your child is in their foundational skills of social interaction, cognition (thinking), play, early listening, early vocal development and understanding of language. These skills are crucial for spoken language to emerge. The words and the clarity of the speech sounds in those words can take time to develop.
2. Occupational Therapy addresses function and promotes independence through skill development, and adaptation of activities, equipment or the environment. The focus is on fine motor skills, eating, dressing, playing, brushing teeth, toileting, moving around, exploring the environment, interacting with others, and learning. Every child is different and the goals and approaches reflect their uniqueness!
Occupational Therapy addresses function and promotes independence through skill development, and adaptation of activities, equipment or the environment.
Occupational areas of focus are self-care (activities of daily living), productivity (learning and educational activities) and leisure (play). Occupational Therapy also addresses the functional abilities required for daily living such as, motor, sensory, cognition and psychosocial performance areas. Deficits or delays in these performance areas may be addressed by OT intervention. Occupational Therapists are registered with the College of Occupational Therapy of British Columbia.
3. Physical Therapists are registered with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia. They use their knowledge of anatomy, neurology and physiology to promote physical development, mobility, and functional independence. This is addressed through everyday activities, play, positioning, handling and/or use of equipment. Physical Therapists work in partnership with families to meet the unique needs of the child and family.
4. Clinical counselling - The program provides counselling to children and families who are actively involved in other Starbright programs for a variety of reasons. Referrals are made for the child, but the Counsellor works in collaboration with the family to best meet the needs of the child. Children are referred for help for a wide variety of social, emotional or behavioural issues that may be impeding a child’s functioning in their family or learning environments.
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Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability
Age
0-18
Eligibility
Referral forms can be found on website
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