Pre-school and School-age Developmental Resources
A) AHS Developmental Programs
Child Development Services (criteria and forms)
| Age Range | Program | Contact Info | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant | Early Child Development Team through Child Development Centre - provides assessment, early intervention and therapy | T: (403) 955-5999 F: 403-955-5990 | |
| Child Development Centre: Alberta Children’s Hospital | T: (403) 955-5999 F: (403) 955-5990 | For referral of complex developmental problems | |
| Preschool Speech-Language (Birth to entry into Kindergarten) – community program | East Health Center | T: (403) 955-1300 or 403-943-9740 F: (403) 955-1340 | Preschool SLP referral form – note parents must self-refer |
B) Other preschool providers (esp for PUF funded kids)
| Program | Outline | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| Heartland Agency | Heartland Agency and Educational Services is a non-profit organization providing highly-evolved educational programs for children. Has multiple programs – see website for details | Head Office c/o Memorial Hall Annex 1121 - 14th Ave. S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2R 0P3 T: (403) 541-0277 F: (403) 541-0800 |
| IDEAS | IDEAS provides Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology and tutoring service to children, adolescents and families in and around the city of Calgary. Assessment, therapy, consultation and workshops are offered by each discipline. Interdisciplinary assessment and consultation services are available. | Suite 405 Willow Park Centre 10325 Bonaventure Dr. S.E. Calgary, Alberta. T2J 7E4 T: (403) 271-9020 F: (403) 225-0554 |
| I’m For Kids Team | I'm for Kids Team is an Early Intervention Program featuring a full range of supports and services to preschool children with special needs in Calgary and surrounding areas. We are a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated professionals with a mission to serve young children and their families. We are an Alberta Education approved PUF (Program Unit Funding) provider and an approved FSCD (Family Support for Children with Disabilities) Specialized Services Team. | Mailing Address: 20 Inverness Square SE Calgary, AB T2Z 2V6 T: (403) 236-8919 F: (403) 257-0403 |
| Lead Foundation | LEAD Foundation enriches the lives of children and families dealing with developmental challenges through play-based programs. | Lead Foundation Suite 209, 5271 Memorial Dr SE, Calgary, AB, T2A 4V1 T: (403) 270-7912 F:(403) 670-0171 Email:lead@nucleus.com |
| Pacekids | Pacekids is a group of family-oriented, therapeutic and active learning programs tailored to children with special needs. | Pacekids Programs #112, 5211 Macleod Trail S. Calgary, Alberta T2H 0J3 T: (403) 234-7876 F: (403) 685-3146 Email:pacekids@telus.net |
| Providence Child Development Society | Providence resources include occupational, physiotherapy, and speech- language therapists, assisted by therapeutic assistants, and consultations by psychologists or behavioral consultants. These specialists are coordinated by a teacher who provides a comprehensive educational program. Has multiple programs – see website for details | 5232 - 4th Street S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2V 0Z4 | T: (403) 255-5577 Fax: (403) 255 1254 |
| Renfrew Educational Services | Renfrew offers a broad range of specialized programs and is an acknowledged leader in program development for children with all kinds of special needs. Renfrew is also known for its preschool programs where typically developing children play and learn alongside children with special needs. Has multiple programs – see website for details | (Main Administrative Office) 2050 - 21 Street NE Calgary, Alberta T2E 6S5 T: (403) 291-5038 F: (403) 291-2499 Email:renfrew@renfreweducation.org |
C) School Age resources
| Program | Outline | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|
| Calgary Learning Centre | Conducts psycho-educational assessments, offers support programs for Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Literacy Issues. The CLC has an excellent library available to anyone with a membership (membership rates are very reasonable, ~$10/year!) | T: (403) 686-9300, 1-877-686-9300 F: (403) 686-0627 |
| Calgary SCOPE Society | Calgary SCOPE Society is a non-profit agency committed to providing a wide range of high quality, innovative services that support people with disabilities to be respected, contributing members of Calgary's communities. | Suite 211, 2323 - 32nd Avenue N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 6Z3 T: (403) 509-0200 F: (403) 291-4087 |
Anticipatory Developmental Information: https://pathways.org/
Developmental Coordination Disorder Resource: http://www.canchild.
Other: Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development: http://www.child-encyclopedia.com