| Program: | Augmentative and Alternative Communication Service (Progression) | ||
| Organizations: |
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Outpatient Services |
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| Description of Services: |
Programs and services for children and youth who are unable to speak or whose speech is limited or unclear * services include assessments, goal setting, consultation, intervention, and training in specialized communication strategies and systems Assistive Devices Program - Authorized vendor of government-subsidized assistive devices |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Most services covered by OHIP * ADP may cover portion of devices | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Children and youth 18 years and younger who are unable to speak or whose speech is unclear, are working or have access to speech language pathology, and have one or more of the following: significant vision needs; difficulty using fingers to point/press buttons; or ability to use fingers to point/press buttons and can independently and functionally use 10 symbols within or across word classes on a communication system to express at least 3 different topics with 2 or more partners, or can use any combination of gestures and/or signs to express novel messages and whose receptive language is within normal limits | ||
| Application: | Referral required if child is not a client of the hospital, or has not been seen within the past year | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Simcoe, Toronto, Durham Region, and York Region | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 416-425-6220 ext 3530 | ||
| Toll-Free: | 1-800-363-2440 | ||
| Fax: | 416-425-6591 | ||
| Email: | tismail@hollandbloorview.ca | ||
| Website: | www.hollandbloorview.ca/services/programs-services... | ||
| Address: |
150 Kilgour Rd Toronto, ON M4G 1R8 |
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| Intersection: | East of Bayview Ave, North of Eglinton Ave E | ||
| Location: | Toronto (Bridle Path—Sunnybrook—York Mills) | ||
| Contacts: |
Tazeem Ismail - Administrative Assistant 416-425-6220 ext 3530 * tismail@hollandbloorview.ca |
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| Rehabilitative Care Details | |||
| Age Group: | Pediatric | ||
| Level of Rehabilitative Care | |||
| Community Based Levels Progression: | Hospital-Based Outpatient Therapy | ||
| Program Details | |||
| Service is for Individuals Who: | are unable to speak or whose speech is unclear or limited | ||
| External Referrals Accepted: | Yes | ||
| Cost to Client: | Client Pays * OHIP Pays | ||
| Admission Criteria | |||
| Age Range: | Under 19 years (at the time of referral) | ||
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 4/4/2024 |
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