Resources
Referral Process
A physician or nurse practitioner referral is currently required for the services of the NEO Kids Children's Treatment Centre.
Please note: several of the programs to which NEO Kids CTC provides service and consultation (i.e., School Based Rehabilitation Services, Specialty clinics, etc.) may have alternate referral processes. Please refer to program or clinic information for details.
Tip Sheets / Pamphlets
We have tip sheets and/or pamphlets that have been compiled by the therapists at the NEO Kids Children's Treatment Centre. They are intended to provide ideas and suggestions for development; however, these should not supersede suggestions and guidance provided by physicians or other therapy staff providing direct treatment with a child.
Please contact us for more information about these subjects:
Occupational Therapy Tip Sheets/Pamphlets
- Play and Toy Selection
- Helpful Fine Motor Activities
- Colouring Skills
- Pre-printing Skill Development
- Development of Scissor Skills
- Toilet Training Your Child with Special Needs
- Computer Adaptations to Increase Success
- Independence in Self-care
Physiotherapy Tip Sheets/Pamphlets
- "W" Sitting
- Baby Flathead - Health Unit
- Active Start Physical Activity During the First Year
- Active Start Physical Activity During Ages 1-3
- Balance and Coordination Activities
- Intoeing
- Flatfeet
- Baby Tummy Time 1-6 months
- Baby Flathead - CTC
- Toe Walking Tips
- Torticollis
Finds Directory
For information about services and programs for children with special needs and where to get help for your child please contact us.
Local Service Clubs
There are several service clubs in the Greater Sudbury and Northern Ontario areas that can assist with funding for our clients. Please contact NEO Kids CTC social worker at 705-523-7120 ext. 1483 for more information.
Adaptive Sports and Leisure Activities
There are several adapted sport opportunities available within the Greater Sudbury area. Please contact your physiotherapist for more information regarding currently available program opportunities.
External Resources
The following are some website links that may be helpful. Please be advised the NEO Kids Children's Treatment Centre does not monitor or endorse the content of external links, sites, and/or resources. As such, similar to general Internet content/access, you should use with caution and supervision. The following links represent only a sampling of available resources and other sites may also contain useful information, but may not be listed here. Resource links are provided for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional care and advice. If you need further information or website suggestions please discuss with your therapist. The NEO Kids Children's Treatment Centre is not responsible for the content or the privacy policies of the websites to which we link.
Communication Links
Therapy Supplies/Equipment
- School Specialty Canada - Provides products, programs, and services to help engage and inspire students of all ages and abilities to learn; www.schoolspecialty.ca
- FDMT - Educational materials and sensory tools; www.fdmt.ca
- Flaghouse - FlagHouse is a “global supplier of equipment and resources for physical education, sports, fitness, and recreation and for health, special needs, special education, sensory integration, and multisensory environments”; www.flaghouse.ca
- Benik - Manufacturers site for custom neoprene medical supports. Information about pricing, ordering, and caring for your splint is available here; www.benik.com
- Performance Health - Provider of rehabilitation, assistive, and splinting products; formerly Sammons Preston Rolyan; www.performancehealth.ca
- Parsons ADL - Distributer, manufacturer, and designer of home health products; www.parsonsadl.com
- Therapy Shoppe (US) - Specialty shop providing therapy merchandise for school and pediatric therapists, teachers, and parents; www.therapyshoppe.com
- Learning Without Tears (US) - The Handwriting Without Tears Website provides information and resources for parents, teachers, therapists, and students for using the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum; www.lwtears.com
- First Playgrounds Inc. - A resource for fun products and a range of Special Needs Toys; www.specialneedstoys.com
- Theradapt - Manufacturer and distributer of “finely crafted, innovative pediatric rehab products designed for children with special needs”; www.theradapt.com
- Rifton - Adaptive equipment for children and adults; www.rifton.co
Resources
- Canchild -“A research and educational centre that provides evidence-based information to improve the lives of children and youth with disabilities and their families.”; www.canchild.ca
- The Canadian Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists - offers information sheets on the development of speech and language as well as consumer information; www.caslpa.ca
- About Kids Health - "Trusted answers from The Hospital for Sick Children" www.aboutkidshealth.ca
- Lose the Training Wheels - Site whose mission is to teach individuals with disabilities to ride a conventional two wheel bicycle and become life-long independent riders; www.losethetrainingwheels.org
- Pathways.org - Site providing resources and tools for parents and healthcare providers; www.pathwaysawareness.org
- Lives in the Balance - Provides support and help for behaviorally challenging children and their caregivers; US website; www.livesinthebalance.org
- Ability Online - Ability Online is a free, monitored & supportive online community that welcomes kids, teens & young adults of all abilities; www.abilityonline.org
- Learning Disability Association - Site for Sudbury's chapter of the Learning Disability Association; www.ldasudbury.ca
- Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada - www.caddac.ca
- Totally ADD - resources and supports; www.totallyadd.com
- Teach ADHD - resource for ADHD; www.teachADHD.com
- Youth Job Connection the program serves youth aged 15 to 29 who experience multiple and/or complex barriers to employment by providing more intensive supports beyond traditional job search and placement opportunities. : http://www.sudbury.ymca.ca/employment/
- Skate Able Canada: Learn to skate programs for children with physical and developmental disabilities https://skateablecanada.com/
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Children's Treatment Centre has posted resources and information for families www.cheo.on.ca
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