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CITY TEAMS are structured based on age groupings. Children will transition to new therapists as they move through the teams, and the service delivery model varies based on age; moving from more 1:1 therapy at earlier ages, towards more consultation, planning and group work with older children.
If you would like to speak to someone regarding your therapy, please call (705) 759-1131. The Therapist extensions are listed below. If you would like speak to a Professional Services Manager for a specific discipline please see below:
Professional Services Manager for the Physiotherapy Department:
Scott Nieson, PT ext. 206
Professional Services Manager for the Occupational Therapy Department:
Maxine Orr, OT ext. 221
Professional Services Manager for the Speech-Language Department:
Tina Nelson, SLP ext. 212
INFANT-TODDLER TEAM
Physiotherapist:
Scott Nieson,PT ext. 206
Occupational Therapist:
Shelley Stephenson, OT ext. 214
Speech-Language Pathologist:
Diane Charron-Bishop, SLP ext. 240
Social Services Worker:
Sonya Prusky, SSW ext. 241
SERVICES PROVIDED:
· Child Assessment Program (CAP); to all newly referred clients, regardless of age and/or location Intervention for 0 to 2½ years
· Baby group
· Actively engage parents as partners in the intervention process (set the stage for future success)
PRESCHOOL TEAM
Physiotherapist:
Jane Howard, PT ext. 231
Occupational Therapists:
Clare Currie, OT ext. 241
Jennifer Nieson, OT ext. 230
Speech-Language Pathologists:
Amy Husk, SLP ext. 257
Stefanie Millar, ext. 236 - Bilingual
Therapy Assistant:
Kylee Slobodecki, ext. 245
Communication Disorders Assistant
Theresa Sweezey, ext. 201
Social Worker:
Ann Waddell-Makse, SW ext. 216
SERVICES PROVIDED:
· Pick up kids immediately from infant-toddler team
· Intervention for children from 2½ to 5 years, 11 months (transition to grade 1)
· Various groups offered on a needed basis
· Provide good support for establishment of functional skill sets
· Continue to engage parents actively in intervention process
· Facilitate transitions into elementary school
CHILDHOOD TEAM
Physiotherapists:
Sarah Jones, PT ext. 242
Occupational Therapists:
Claire Currie, OT ext. 211
Briana Ogilvie, OT ext. 204
Angele Trottier, OT ext. 244
Speech-Language Pathologists:
Diane Charron-Bishop, SLP ext. 240
Therapy Assistant:
Kylee Slobodecki, ext. 245
Communication Disorders Assistant
Theresa Sweezey, CDA ext. 201
Cara Schiedel, CDA ext. 246
Social Services Worker:
Sonya Prusky, ext. 241
SERVICES PROVIDED
· Focus on providing support for establishment of functional skill sets
· Intervention for child in grade 1 to end of grade 5 (gr. 5 may be consult year) excluding speech & language services for children in self contained classrooms as these services are provided by the school board.
· Various groups offered on a needed basis
· Work collaboratively with co-lateral service providers, ex. School Personnel
· As appropriate, an inter-disciplinary summary assessment at end of grade 5 to lead into applied skill set phase.
YOUTH TEAM
Physiotherapists:
Scott Nieson, PT ext. 206
Sarah Jones, PT ext. 242
Jane Howard, PT ex.t 231
Occupational Therapist:
Briana Ogilvie, OT ext. 204
Christina Balch, OT ext. 256
Angele Trottier, OT ext. 244
Shelley Stephenson, OT ext. 214
Speech-Language Pathologist:
Madeleine Besner, SLP ext. 205
Therapy Assistant:
Kylee Slobodecki, ext. 245
Social Worker:
Ann Waddell-Makse, SW ext. 216
SERVICES PROVIDED:
· Intervention for children in grade 6 and above
· Physical Therapy and Speech-Language Therapy services may become more consultative in nature
· Occupational Therapy may continue to be active
· Various groups focusing on community integration and increasing independence with life skills, pre-vocational skills, social skills, self-esteem, leisure
· Important focus on transition support to high school
· Inter-disciplinary pre-vocational assessment and support
· Support discharge planning
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