Meeting the needs of children and families lisa 2

Meeting the
needs of
Inclusion of children with children and
special needs-Ecep 233
Professor: Lisa Mc Caie
Families
Student: Muila Mongo

After a serious car accident, Cameron had to be amputated below the knee on
his left leg. He currently uses crutches for mobility. He will start in the
preschool room next Monday. As a teacher I have to describe the needs of the
child, his family, and how these needs will respond to his case setting. Also his
mother wants him to be more physically active, but she is afraid to push him
too hard. She feels guilty because she allowed her son to go with his father in
fact that she was suspected him drove car under the influence of alcohol when
he came for his visitation date. (Handout, case studies 2013, week 6)

It is a birth deficiency in which the backbone and spinal canal do not adjacent
before birth. Also it is a neural tube defect in which bones of spine do not
completely form; resulting in an incomplete spinal canal. The condition is a
type of Spina Bifida.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002525/
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/images/spina_bifida-web.jpg

 Help the child feels that he is needed
and belongs to the classroom
environment.
 Encourage and support the child's
independence such as self-sufficiency,
self- reliant, and self-control.
 Know how the equipment works
(crutches) and ask him to show me
how I can help even his peers too.
 Stress the things that the child can do,
not the things he cannot do.
 Let the child know that many people
with physical disabilities lead useful
and happy lives. http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/~rowley/lollor.html
 Some adaptation of the activities may
be necessary. Of course anything
involving use of the legs may have to
be done sitting down

 Mobility may be affected. How much
movement your child has in his/her legs
 depends on where the lesion is on the back. The
higher the lesion, the lower the chance is of
walking independently.
 Difficulties with bowel and bladder control may
occur. This symptom is dependent on the
location of the lesion on the back.
 Other conditions such as latex allergies and
possible skin breakdown from lack of feeling
are also associated with Spina Bifida.
 Developmental delays may occur and learning
disabilities are possible. These delays
 May cause learning problems such as difficulty
paying attention, and expressing or
 Understanding language.
Organizing, sequencing, and processing of
information in
 Reading and mathematics may also be affected.
http://www.grandviewcc.ca/sites/default/uploads/files/Dia
gnosis%20Information%20-%20Spina%20Bifida.pdf

 Provide information and emotional
support to the mother to learn more about
children who have Spina Bifida
 Get information and find clinics or health
care providers who are expert in Spina
Bifida
 Provide resources for the mother to get
help about feeling guilty for the accident.
 Be consistent and clear when disciplining
the child
 Help him to use the correct words and
phrases to express his need.
 Help the child through the steps to solve
problems when it is upset.
 Give the child a limited number of simple
choices.
http://www.grandviewcc.ca/sites/default/uploads/files/Diag
nosis%20Information%20-%20Spina%20Bifida.pdf

 Consistent and active treatment is  Keep in touch with family and
important to your child’s development, so friends – seek out their support
please make every effort to attend all when needed.
sessions in a treatment block. Become  Take advantage of community
active in your child’s therapy following resources and services available to
through with home programming and you and your child.
asking questions whenever you have  The better informed you are as a
concerns. parent, the better prepared you will
 Maintain contact and speak regularly with be to get the best services from
medical, educational, and
your child’s health care team Keep your community programs
child’s team informed of any changes.
 Keep in touch with family and
 Communicate your concerns and goals for friends – seek out their support
your child with his/her therapists. when needed
 Encourage your child to try new things.
http://www.grandviewcc.ca/sites/default/uploads/fil
 It is important to provide a strong social es/Diagnosis%20Information%20-
support system for your child. %20Spina%20Bifida.pdf
 Being the parent of a child with Spina
Bifida requires a lot of attention and
energy, so be sure to take time for yourself
and look after your own needs as well.
.

How they will respond to those
needs in the preschool room setting
 Adapt learning activities to be inclusive  Add tabs to books for turning pages.
for the child with Spina Bifida  Place tape on crayons and markers to
 Provide tools for the child with motor make them easier to grip.
disabilities can use for grasping, holding,  Secure paint brushes into a glove, or
transferring, and releasing. provide paint brushes with large knobs
 Make sure the materials are age on the ends.
appropriate for all children in room to use.  Consider buying scissors that open
 Provide materials of different textures automatically when squeezed, or
such as play dough, fabric swatches, scissors that do not require children to
ribbon, corrugated cardboard and use finger holes.
sandpaper to stimulate the sense of touch  Plan activities to encourage all children
 I will make sure activity areas are well- to move all body parts.
lighted, and I will add lamps if needed.
 Work with parents and specialists to http://www.grandviewcc.ca/sites/default/uploads/files/D
choose special exercises for the child, and iagnosis%20Information%20-%20Spina%20Bifida.pdf
encourage the whole class to do some of
them as part of a large group activity

Make it easy to move around in play
areas by arranging furniture and
equipment with a wide aisle so the
child can move around more freely,
providing a safe place for walkers,
crutches, or canes so other children do
not trip over them; using heavy, stable
furniture and equipment that cannot be
easily knocked over. Moreover, work
together with the parents to come out
with a comfortable ways for child to sit,
a corner with two walls for supports, a
chair with a seat belt, or a wheelchair
with a large across. These are some
ways I could help
https://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&gs_rn=7&gs_ri=psyab&cp=
http://www.extension.org/pages/26344/specific-ideas-for- 64&gs_id=7&xhr=t&q=Teach+classmates+how+to+help+a+child
+with+a+physical+disability&bav=on.2,
child-care-providers-to-help-children-with-physical-
disabilities

Teach classmates how to help a child
with a physical disability
 Applaud and encourage  Encourage children to find creative
helping behaviors, and also ways to include a child with physical
teach them to encourage disability in their play activities
http://www.extension.org/pages/26344/specific-ideas-for-
their classmates to do as child-care-providers-to-help-children-with-physical-
disabilitie
much as possible on his
own. https://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&gs_rn=7&gs_ri=psy-
ab&cp=64&gs_id=7&xhr=t&q=Teach+classmates+how+to
 Teach children to assist +help+a+child+with+a+physical+disability&bav=
children with disabilities
when need
 Teach children how to offer
help respectfully
 Encourage them to ask if
the child wants help first,
and to take “no” as an
answers.

Spina bifida occulta: Visible indications of SB occulta can sometimes be seen on the
newborn's skin above the spinal defect, including:
 An abnormal tuft of hair
 A collection of fat
 A small dimple or a birthmark
 Skin discoloration
Meningocele: in this rare form, the protective membranes around the spinal cord
(meninges) push out through the opening in the vertebrae.
Myelomeningocele: tissues and nerves are exposed, making the baby prone to life-
threatening infections.
 Neurological impairment is common, including:
 Muscle weakness, sometimes involving paralysis
 Bowel and bladder problems
 Seizures, especially if the child requires a shunt
 Orthopedic problems

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ii_v3t9hpU
http://animoto.com/play/9noir2KenjdO2jQA9u5ncA

Spina bifida occulta: it’s estimated at 15%
of healthy people have spina bifida occulta
and don’t even know it. An X-ray of their
back at some point later in life may reveal
the condition
Meningocele: In this form of spina bifida,
the protective covering around the spinal
cord, But the spinal cord is not in this sack,
so there’s little or no damage to the nerve
pathways.
Myelomeningocele: This is the most severe
form of spina bifida, where a portion of the
spinal cord itself protrudes through the
back. This needs to be corrected surgically
within 24 to 48 hours after birth, but some
degree of nerve damage has already
occurred and more severe disabilities can
result.
http://nichcy.org/disability/specific/spinabifida

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/spinabifida/facts.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CldPx9EwYAc

 Spina bifida can happen anywhere along the spine if the neural tube does
not close all the way. The backbone that protects the spinal cord does not
form and close as it should. This often results in damage to the spinal cord
and nerves.
 Spina bifida might cause physical and intellectual disabilities that range
from mild to severe. The severity depends on:
 The size and location of the opening in the spine.
 Whether part of the spinal cord and nerves are affected.

 Spina Bifida affects the entire family. Meeting the complex
needs of a person affected involves the whole family and can
be challenging at time. However, finding resources, knowing
what to expect, and planning for the future can help.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/spinabifida/living.html

Spina bifida occulta: Visible indications of SB
occulta can sometimes be seen on the newborn's skin
above the spinal defect, including:
 An abnormal tuft of hair
 A collection of fat
 A small dimple or a birthmark
 Skin discoloration
Meningocele: in this rare form, the protective
membranes around the spinal cord (meninges) push
out through the opening in the vertebrae.
Myelomeningocele: tissues and nerves are
exposed, making the baby prone to life-threatening
infections.
 Neurological impairment is common, including:
 Muscle weakness, sometimes involving paralysis
 Bowel and bladder problems
 Seizures, especially if the child requires a shunt
 Orthopedic problems
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/spina-
bifida/DS00417/DSECTION=symptoms

 No one knows completely what cause SB. Scientists stated that it is most likely due
to a combination of inherited (genetic), environmental and nutritional factors.
 Lack of folic acid during the pregnancy has a higher chance of giving birth to a
baby with SB. However, experts recommend for women of reproductive age to
make sure their folic acid intake adequate.
 If a woman gives birth to a baby with SB, she has a higher-than-normal risk of
having another baby with SB too (about 5% risk).
 Treating Epilepsy or Bipolar disorder have been associated with higher risk of
congenital defect birth such as SB, and some medication as well.
 Women with diabetes are more likely to have a baby with SB, compared to other
females.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/220424.php

 In the majority of cases, SB is detected when the pregnant mother has a routine ultrasound scan.
 Pregnant women may be offered SB and other birth defect screening tests. The tests are not 100% accurate.

 MSAFP (maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein) test
 A triple screen or quadruple (quad) screen, tests are performed during a woman's
pregnancy.
 The ultrasound amniocentesis. A sample of fluid is removed from the amniotic sac and
tested for AFP levels.
https://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&q=spina+bifida+occulta&bav

Treatment depends on several factors, mainly how severe the individual's signs and
symptoms are. In most cases of spina bifida occulta, no treatment is needed.
 Surgery: this is usually done to repair the spine within two days of birth.
 Hydrocephalus: required surgery to treat a build up of CFS (cerebrospinal fluid) in
brain. The surgeon implants a shunt (thin tube) in the baby's brain
 Physical therapy (UK: physiotherapy) : this treatment help a child to became
independent as possible.
 Prenatal surgery: it repairs the unborn baby's spinal cord done during week 19 to 25 of
pregnancy. Because the risk of worsening spina bifida just after the baby is born, some
experts say it is better to fix things beforehand
 C-section birth: doctor recommends it if the fetus has cesarean section
 Occupational therapy: helps with self-esteem and independence, perform everyday
activities more effectively in getting dressed
 Assistive technologies - a patient with total paralysis of the legs will need
a wheelchair.
 Urinary incontinence - the patient will probably be referred to a urologist
for assessment.

 Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy are
the main therapies needed for children
 with Spina Bifida. Occupational Therapists
and Physiotherapists will often work as a team
in caring for your child.
 The goal of therapy is to help your child to
maximize mobility and to become as
independent as possible at home, in school,
and in the community.
 Therapy involves: increasing strength, balance,
and flexibility through exercise
 preventing orthopaedic problems with exercise
and ositioning devices recommending
equipment to help with independence, I
walkers, wheelchairs,
 bathroom equipment modifying household
 equipment increasing independence with
Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) such as
dressing,
 eating and toileting increasing independent use
of tools such as scissors, pencils, cutlery,
toothbrush,
http://www.grandviewcc.ca/sites/default/u
ploads/files/Diagnosis%20Information%20-
%20Spina%20Bifida.pdf

 Each year, about 1,500 babies are born
with spina bifida.
 Hispanic women have the highest rate of
having a child affected by SB compared
with Non-Hispanic White and Non-
Hispanic Black women:
 Hispanic: 4.17 per 10,000,Non-Hispanic
Black or African-American: 2.64
per10,000, Non-Hispanic White: 3.22 per
10,000
 The prevalence rate of spina bifida
declined 31% from the prefortification
(1995–1996) rate of 5.04 per 10,000 to the
post-fortification (1998–2006) rate of 3.49
per 10,000.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/spinabifi
da/data.htm

The environment: The environment is a third teacher in childcare setting. It
plays an important role, children learn through the environment. As a teacher I
must gather as much as information I can about the child with special need,
and learn about typical modifications that can be made. Working closely with
parents, professionals will be an excellent resource to get suggestions and to
ask questions. Modification of the environment would be beneficial for the
child in special needs and even for his peers
Plan together: Set a goal in collaboration with parents, consultant, and
caregivers to be a part of the team who develops the child`s Individualized
Education Plan (IEP). Meeting together to plan goals and needs of the child,
and discuss about activities, exercises, and support needed to reach goals in
closely collaboration. These goals should always match the child’s disability
by discussing ideas and plans with the family.

As an ECE in order to help Cameron to
move around throughout the day I will use
the prompt and fading technique to help him
learn new skills, to built independence, and
self-esteem. Also I will make sure that the
physical space are removal of barriers for
him to have traffic flow . Materials, toys,
and equipment will be accessible for indoor
and outdoor for wheelchair or crutches,
appropriate size toys, shelves at child level.
Safety and safe risk taking by being
responsive all the time, by understanding
child feelings, treating him as an equal
being rather than isolate, cognitive and
communication.

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/spinabifida/li
ving.html

Name of prompt : Environment

Prompting and fading :Goal –Cameron will
stand up and move around when asked
independently

Types prompt Examples ECE BODY
POSITION
Environment Providing verbal Full and partial
prompting pictures,
labelling
materials in the
room and cue
cards

Least to most prompt is used when the child has the
skills but doesn’t do it on request. (Class notes)

Type of Example ECE body
prompt Pointing to position
Pointing the crutches
prompting

Type of prompting Example ECE body position
Full prompting Put crutches in her In front of the child
hand
Partial prompting Put the crutches in Behind /beside the
front of her hand in child
her own personal
space

Types of Example ECE body position
prompting
Full prompting Giving full step by In front of the child
step instruction
without gesture
Partial prompting Giving partial Behind or beside
instruction and the child.
waiting to see if the
child will do the
task
Gestures prompting Asking questions

Prompt: Modeling

Types of Example Body positioning
prompting of the ECE
Full Prompting Using verbal In front of the child
instruction when
doing the task
together
Partial Prompting Using verbal Beside/behind the
instruction to child
pretend to do the
task

Prompting and fading :Goal –Cameron will stand
up and move around when asked independently

Types of Example Body
prompting positioning of
the ECE
Full Hand over hand- The In front/or behind
prompting child requires full the child
physical assistance to
carry out the task

Partial The child requires In front or behind
prompting partial physical the child
assistance by touching
the arm, elbows and
wrist

Week 8 class note

By providing specific classroom
devices and altering the classroom
environment, I will help Cameron
to achieve success in the classroom.
By providing a desk for him where
he can easily maneuver around the
classroom and have enough space to
sit comfortably. I may need to
provide a special desk for him or
rearrange some of the classroom
supplies to provide easy access to
the materials. Scheduling to
accommodate anything imperative
in the last minute
http://www.ehow.com/way_5623432_classroo
m-strategies-students-physical-
disabilities.html

To help Cameron to be inclusive
in learning environment, I will
divide the class into learning
station so he will feel comfortable
and succeed in this new
environment. I will set up the
desks or tables in a way of all the
student can negotiate. Also I will
implement activities which will
promote inclusion and integration
among his peers to encourage
group work and structured
partner activities.

http://www.ehow.com/info_8346921_ada
ptations-inclusive-classroom.html

Active learning: Effectively use to develop
cognitive skills among children such as problem
solving and critical thinking, and improve student’s
understanding.
Collaborative/cooperative learning:
student work together in small groups to
accomplish a common learning goal.
Critical thinking: It brings the activity together
and enables the student to question what knowledge
exists.
Discussion strategies: Engaging students in
discussion deepens their Learning and motivation
by propelling them to develop their own views and
hear their own voices. A good environment for
interaction is the first step in encouraging students
to talk.
http://pedagogy.merlot.org/TeachingStrategies.h
tml

During birthday party: this is a great
opportunity to see for yourself which
children interact best with your child. The
children that want to sit next to the
birthday boy or girl are good candidates
for future play
Ask your child’s teacher: if there is a
friend who likes to talk with your child
then try to connect with him to build a
friendship out of school.
Find another child with special needs:
Wouldn’t it be nice to find a fellow friend
who is going through the same issues and
might have similar interests?
http://www.oneplaceforspecialneeds.com/main/lib
rary_finding_friends.html

Experience learning: an approach of educational
of focus on learning by doing. ECE role is to design
direct experience that include preparatory and
reflective exercises.
Games/experience/simulations: Games and
simulations enable students to solve real-world
problems in a safe environment and enjoy
themselves while doing so.
Humor in the classroom: Enhance student
learning by improving understanding and
retention.
Inquiry guided learning: Encourages students to
build research skills that can be used throughout
their educational experiences.
Learning community: Communities bring people
together for shared learning, discovery, and the
generation of knowledge

http://pedagogy.merlot.org/TeachingStrategies.h
tml

Camaro's mother wants him to be
physically active .

 It might be difficult for Cameron to
verbally communicate her current
symptoms of pain or changes in how his
joints are functioning. I will ask her to
color a body outline or draw pictures. This
will be an effective communication tool to
help me better understand his symptoms
and make appropriate accommodations.
 Encourage him to look at strengths rather
than limitations.
 Include him in planning classroom
modifications.
 Encourage decision making and
acceptance of responsibility.
 Help Cameron to participate in social
interactions with peers and extracurricular
activities whenever possible.
 Encourage acceptance of diversity and
individual differences in the classroom.

Paediatric orthopaedic surgeon

Children with Spina Bifida may Social worker
need to see different specialist and counsellor

Paediatrician

Podiatrist

Physical therapist

http://www.teachmorelovemore.com/SpecialNeedsDetails.asp?id=23#286

 Where there located?
P.O. Box 103, Suite 1006
555 Richmond Street West
Toronto, Ontario M5V 3B1
Toronto & GTA: 416-214-1056
Toll Free: 800-387-1575 (Ontario Only)
Fax: 416-214-1446
Email: provincial@sbhao.on.
 What they are doing?
“To build awareness and drive education,
research, support, care and advocacy to help
find a cure while always continuing to
improve the quality of life of all individuals
with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus.”
http://www.sbhao.on.ca/programs-services/care-
and-support/parent-support

 What to do with family?
 Spirit of our organization that has been
They understand how difficult it can be,
committed for over 30 years to making a even when things are going smoothly, to face
positive difference in the lives of people with the added challenges and concerns of living
SB&H, an association of volunteers with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus.
providing a comprehensive range of help to SB&H provides direct service to adults,
parents, families, youth and adults with youth, parents and guardians dealing with
SB&H. the challenges of spina bifida and/or
 Breakthrough because of our spirited and hydrocephalus, offering information,
sustained mission of resources, emotional support, counselling
research, awareness, care and advocacy our and networking opportunities.
organization will steadily break through For more information please contact SB&H
barriers and continually improve the quality at 1-800-387-1575 or email
of life and ensure fair treatment and social http://www.sbhao.on.ca/programs-
justice for all individuals with SB&H. services/care-and-support/parent-support
 Hope within our organization dedicated to
ongoing therapy, medical care and surgical
treatments to minimize further neurological
damage and through our determined
commitment to Spirit, Breakthrough & Hope
a cure will be found.

Spina Bifida and Spinal Cord
 The spina bifida and spinal cord team sees
clients annually at their clinic appointment, but
also provides intervention and consultation
services as required. This inter-disciplinary team
is made up of 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
 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.
http://holland-
bloorview.heroku.com/floors/2/facilities/57

 Contact
Dulcie Styles
Clinic Secretary, Child Development Program
Tel: 416-425-6220, ext. 3835
E-mail: dstyles@hollandbloorview.ca
 Child Development Program
Tel: 416-425-6220 ext. 7050
 What to do with family?
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.
http://hollandbloorview.heroku.com/floors/2/f
acilities/57

The Hospital for Sick Children
555 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
M5G 1X8
General inquiries: 416-813-1500
Patient information/locating: 416-813-6621

What to do with family?
 Spinal Column Trauma/Developmental
Anomalies
Children and adolescents with defined spinal
column/cord injuries or developmental anomalies
are treated jointly by the orthopaedic and
neurosurgeons. Both external and operative
internal fixation procedures are carried out and
the rehabilitation program customized
individually for each patient.

 Thames Valley Children's Centre
779 Baseline Rd.E.
London, Ontario N6C 5Y6
Phone: 519-685-8700
outside the London area
call toll free 1-866-590-8822
 Children with spina bifida from the 10
counties of Southwestern Ontario are followed
through the Spina Bifida Clinic at Thames
Valley Children's Centre (TVCC). Four
medical specialists and some members of the
TVCC Spina Bifida Resource Group are
present at the clinic.
 Members of the Spina Bifida Resource Group
are responsible for keeping current on research
and issues relating to spina bifida. They share
this information with parents and teens through
handouts, individual discussion, and by
directing them to appropriate services and
resources in their communities and or
educational programs at TVCC. They function
in a consulting capacity to other health care
workers (therapists, doctors, etc.), schools, and
other agencies both at the Centre and in the
community.
http://www.tvcc.on.ca/spina-bifida-clinic-5.htm

Durham Youth Services
555 Richmond St W, Suite 1006, PO Box 103
Toronto, ON M5V 3B1
416-214-1056 * Durham Community Contact
905-576-6332 ,Fax 416-214-1446 ,Toll Free 1-
800-387-1575
 Supports individuals with spina bifida
and/or hydrocephalus * supports research
for a cure * awareness, education, care and
advocacy * personal support, guidance and
educational materials to help understand
and cope * toll-free help line, Connections
Linking Program, information and
education, online community forum and
youth section * scholarship
http://youth.durham.cioc.ca/record/OSH0434

•  One Concorde Gate, Suite 700
Toronto, ON M3C 3N6
Tel: 416.421.8377
1.800.668.6252
Fax: 416.696.1035
E-mail: info@easterseals.org
•  This organization serves children and
youth under 1
9 years of age who have neuromuscular,
musculoskeletal, or neurological conditions which
limit mobility and/or physical function. The Easter
Seal Society provides a variety of services to help
better the lives of children and youth with physical
disabilities, and their families. These services include:
financial assistance; diapers and incontinence
supplies; resource information; camping and respite
care; peer support; independence and life skills; and
strategies to enable families to advocate for and
access services within their communities. The Easter
Seal Society - Incontinence Supplies Grant
Gra

Agencies Providing Services
 Infant Development Services Health
 Program for Children and Youth with Department, Region of Durham
Disabilities Whitby Mall, Suite 12B
1185 Eglinton Ave, East, Suite 706 1615 Dundas Street East, Whitby, ON L1N
2L1 (905) 723-8521 This organization is a
North York, ON, M3C 3C6
home-based, family-centered, early
416-421-8377 ext. 314 or 1-888-377-5437 intervention service available to children
(1-888-ESS-KIDS) (age 0-6 years old) and their families. This
www.easterseals.org/services/default.asp?loa service is open to children who have
experienced prenatal, perinatal, or postnatal
d=incontinenceThis grant is available to
problems, who are developmentally delayed,
Ontario residents, ages 3 to 18 years, who or who have a physical or developmental
have a chronic disability that requires the use disability. Programs and services help
of incontinence supplies. To obtain an parents to understand their child’s growth
application, contact the Easter Seal Society and development, teach their child new
at the website or number listed above. Your skills, access community programs and
child’s doctor must complete a portion of the resources, and reach goals that are important
to the well-being of their family and child.
application
Families must contact this organization
directly to obtain services. Resources For
Exceptional Children

Agencies Providing Services
 Government Funding Assistance
For Children with Severe  Special Services at Home
Disabilities (ACSD)Ministry of Program(SSAH)
Community, Family and Children’s Ministry of Community, Family and
Services Children’s Services
1400 Hopkins Street, Whitby, ON L1N 1400 Hopkins Street, Whitby, ON L1N 2C3
2C3
(905) 665-1030 (905) 665-1030 This organization assists
This organization provides funding that is children (ages 0-99) with developmental
paid monthly to eligible families with a disabilities and physical disabilities (ages 0-
child 18) who are living at home with their
under 18 years of age, who has a families. The program provides funding that
disability, and has extraordinary costs, can be used toward individual development
such as respite/relief care; transportation; activities and respite/relief care. The family
special clothing, diet and medical may contact this organization directly for an
expenses; and educational and social fees. application.
The size of the family and total family
income (gross) determine the amount http://www.grandviewcc.ca/sites/default/u
granted. The family should contact this ploads/files/Diagnosis%20Information%2
organization directly for an application 0-%20Spina%20Bifida.pdf

 Canada Revenue Agency  President’s Choice Children’s Charity
www.crarc.gc.ca/menu-e.htm 1-800-959-8281 6220A Yonge St. North York, ON M2M 3X4
Provides information related to deductions,
programs and services for persons with disabilities, Tel: 1-866-996-9918
including the Disability Tax Credit. www.presidentschoice.ca
Charities Providing Financial Assistance For This organization is dedicated to helping
the Love of a Child children
P.O. Box 263, Whitby, ON, L1N 5S1 (905) 668- who are physically or developmentally
0072 challenged. They provide direct financial
This organization is concerned with improving the assistance in the purchase of expensive
quality of life for children with special needs living equipment, therapy, and more. For more
in the Durham Region. Their mandate is to help
families with expenses directly related to having a information, contact them or visit their
child with special needs. This may include website. Partnership In Service c/o Rotary
specialized medical equipment, therapeutic or Club of Whitby Sunrise A group of local
recreational activities, educational seminars or service clubs which raise funds to provide
workshops. This service is operated by volunteers
and provides assistance after other sources have assistance to children
been

 Spina Bifida occurs in all
races, ethnic groups,
scioeconomic classes, and
nationalities and in both boys
and girls.
 Each child with Spina Bifida is
a unique individual with
his/her own personality,
strengths, talents and thoughts.
 Children with Spina Bifida can
participate in many community
programs such as sports, arts
and crafts, music, scouts,
school, etc.

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