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Programs & Services

Child Development Program: St. Joseph’s Health Centre

The Community-based Child Development Clinic at St. Joseph’s Health Centre is an interdisciplinary child development service that provides assessment and diagnosis with a developmental pediatrician, a psychologist, an occupational therapist, and a speech-language pathologist. The clinic is a partnership among Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and the Toronto Preschool Speech and Language Services.

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The clinic serves children suspected of having developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders or complex developmental concerns who live in west Toronto.

The clinic offers comprehensive service plans that are integrated with existing community services, and help for parents and service providers in understanding the child’s developmental condition.

Referrals

Referrals are accepted from community service providers but must be acknowledged and signed by the child's primary physician.

Fax completed Referral Forms (Microsoft Word Document: 263 KB) to:
Andrea Ferguson, MA Child Studies
Intake Co-ordinator
Fax: 416-530-6153

(416) 530-6000 ext. 4435

Other important information: In order to facilitate assessment or diagnosis, where appropriate, the child should be referred for an audiogram and eye exam through their family physician.

Location

St. Joseph’s Health Centre
Child Development Clinic
30 The Queensway
5th Floor, Morrow Wing
Toronto, ON M6R 1B5

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