Infant Development Program (DDA)
If you are concerned about your child's development, the Infant Development Program (IDP) can help. Our IDP program promotes maximum development through expert interventions, consultations and education. The Infant Development Program is a family-centered, home-based program and serves children from birth to three years, who are at risk for, or who already have a delay in development. IDP consultants work in partnership with parents and community professionals to assist in developing skills and approaches that enable families to enhance their child's development.
The IDP is an opportunity for parents to work with experts to help your child reach developmental milestones. In addition, parents may:
-Learn ways to encourage your child's development
-Meet other parents
-Discuss parenting issues
-Maximize community resources
Other services available for our Infant Development Program may include:
-Home visits to encourage progress, develop new activities and supports
-Developmental assessments and written reports
-Playgroups with parent participation
-Parent workshops or support groups
-Physiotherapy consultation
-Toy, book and video lending
-Assistance for you and your child in making the transition to a pre-school/daycare program
-Service coordination
The IDP is an opportunity for parents to work with experts to help your child reach developmental milestones. In addition, parents may:
-Learn ways to encourage your child's development
-Meet other parents
-Discuss parenting issues
-Maximize community resources
Other services available for our Infant Development Program may include:
-Home visits to encourage progress, develop new activities and supports
-Developmental assessments and written reports
-Playgroups with parent participation
-Parent workshops or support groups
-Physiotherapy consultation
-Toy, book and video lending
-Assistance for you and your child in making the transition to a pre-school/daycare program
-Service coordination
Main Page: https://www.develop.bc.ca/contact-us/
Contact Page: https://www.develop.bc.ca/programs/infant-development/
Details
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
As a parent or legal guardian, you may contact our Infant Development Program directly, or you may be referred by a Doctor, Public Health Nurse or Community professional. You may submit referrals by downloading our IDP referral form, or filling out the referral form online.
For any questions, please contact us at 604.435.8166, fax 604.709.4553 or email with consent to vancouveridp@develop.bc.ca
For any questions, please contact us at 604.435.8166, fax 604.709.4553 or email with consent to vancouveridp@develop.bc.ca
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