150 Kilgour Road, Toronto Ontario Canada M4G 1R8
Tel: 416 425 6220 Toll Free: 800 363 2440
A teaching hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto
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Programs & Services
Therapeutic Recreation & Life Skills
Under the umbrella of Participation and Inclusion, Therapeutic Recreation and Life Skills provides recreation, life skills and community development programs and services responsive to the needs identified by children, youth and families of Bloorview Kids Rehab.
Therapeutic Recreation and Life Skills uses recreational activities and experiences to maintain and improve health and quality of life for children and youth with disabilities.
Structured to support clients and families during important transition points, Therapeutic Recreation and Life Skills programs and services are guided by the developmental approach, promoting life skills so that clients learn to function optimally within their home and community environments.
Experience-based life skills programs teach skills using discussion, role playing, problem-solving, peer teaching and experiential learning techniques. Acquired skills are practiced in a simulated and/or real environment where calculated risk is encouraged.
For more info on Therapeutic Recreation and Life Skills programs and services, check:
- Snoezelen
- Therapeutic Clown Program
- Youth Programs
- Transition to Adult Services
Referrals
A referral is required to access this service. Referrals are accepted from health-care professionals, parents, clients, school principals or educational consultants. Parental consent is required for acceptance of a referral.
Location
Room 2E150
Contact
C.J. Curran
Manager, Therapeutic Recreation & Life Skills
Tel: 416-425-6220, extension 3501
Toll Free: 1-800-363-2440, extension 3501
E-mail: cjcurran (at) bloorview (dot) ca *(See Note below)
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