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Programs & Services

Child Development Program: Spina Bifida/Spinal Cord Service

The Spina Bifida/Spinal Cord team uses a multidisciplinary, family centred approach. Clients are seen annually, or more frequently if necessary, in a clinic setting by various professionals as determined by the needs of each client.

The team also provides intervention and consultation as required between clinic visits. Services are provided by a pediatrician, ambulatory care nurses, physiotherapists, an occupational therapist, a speech-language pathologist, a social worker and a psychologist.

The team also has access to medical consultants in the areas of orthopedics and urology. To enable co-ordination of care of each child, the Spina Bifida/Spinal Cord team communicates with other involved community partners such as schools, the Community Care Access Centre, other medical facilities and government agencies.

Referrals

To access this service, a pediatrician’s referral is required and the client must reside within the Toronto area or within an area that cannot access a local treatment centre within Ontario.

Referral Form – Outpatient Services (Microsoft Word Document: 263 KB)

Contact

Novlette Douglas, Clinic Secretary
Child Development Program
Tel: 416-425-6220, extension 7050
E-mail: ndouglas (at) hollandbloorview (dot) ca

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