Supported Child Development
Supported Child Development (SCD) is a community-based program that assists families of children (ages 0-12) with extra support needs access inclusive child care that meets those needs. SCD operates under the principles of inclusion and family centered practice. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, our team offers planning, assessment, training, resources and hands-on support to successfully include children with extra support needs in licensed child care programs.
SCD provides the following services to support children, families, and child care providers:
Individual planning to promote each child’s development
Consultation services
Strategies to promote an inclusive environment
Ongoing training and information to help with each child’s development
Resources such as books, toys and specialized equipment
Referrals to other services such as therapists or specialists
Where necessary, additional staffing to ensure that children may participate fully with their peers
SCD is voluntary, free of charge, and funded through the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). Parents and guardians may refer their child themselves or grant permission for a community professional to refer.
SCD provides the following services to support children, families, and child care providers:
Individual planning to promote each child’s development
Consultation services
Strategies to promote an inclusive environment
Ongoing training and information to help with each child’s development
Resources such as books, toys and specialized equipment
Referrals to other services such as therapists or specialists
Where necessary, additional staffing to ensure that children may participate fully with their peers
SCD is voluntary, free of charge, and funded through the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). Parents and guardians may refer their child themselves or grant permission for a community professional to refer.
Main Page: https://cdcpg.org/contact/
Details
Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autonomic Dysfunctions/Dysautonomia, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Blind / Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Pain, Circadian Rhythm Disorders , Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, Long-COVID/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, 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
0-12
Eligibility
Parents and guardians may refer their child themselves or grant permission for a community professional to refer.
Locations
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