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Adapted recreation equipment loan program

Holland Bloorview offers adapted recreation equipment for clients and families to borrow for up to two weeks for free.

Adult services

Holland Bloorview offers some services for adults.

Appointment services

Here you will register for your first appointment and be directed to where you need to go.

Aquatic Swim Programs and Registration

Aquatics and swim programs are offered 7 days a week to the general community serving infants to seniors.

Augmentative and alternative communication

The augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) stream serves children and youth whose speech does not meet their daily communication needs, and who require tools and strategies to support their face-to-face and written communication.

Autism, communication, learning and behaviour

As a teaching hospital, Holland Bloorview has an interdisciplinary team of autism experts in the areas of research, clinical care and teaching.

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Bioethics

Holland Bloorview’s Bioethics Service is dedicated to helping client and family well-being and organizational integrity. The service provides specialized help with clinical and organizational questions and concerns.

Brain injury rehab

The brain injury rehab team serves clients aged 3 months to 18 years who require rehabilitation following an acquired brain injury.

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Centralized equipment pool

The Centralized equipment pool provides speech–generating devices, writing aids and related equipment to individuals with physical disabilities across Ontario.

Child development program

The child development program provides outpatient services to children with diagnoses such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy, cleft lip and palate, along with autism and complex medical conditions and syndromes.

Cleft lip and palate and craniofacial services

Our team serves children and youth with communication difficulties and psychosocial/emotional challenges related to cleft lip and palate/craniofacial anomalies.

Clinical seating services

When equipment is prescribed for a client, the professional assists the client and their family to research the various funding options available to them and also assists with the completion of any necessary applications and supporting documentation.

Communication and writing aids service

The communication and writing aids service is provided in two streams: Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and Writing aids

Community based child development services

As part of the Child Development Program, we provide community-based child development services.

Community programs

List of community programs at Holland Bloorview

Complex Continuing Care

The Complex Continuing Care unit serves children and youth from birth to age 18 with complex medical needs or who have multi-system diseases.

Concussion centre

This centre provides clinical services, education and resources, community outreach, and research focused on concussion in children and youth.

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Dental services

Holland Bloorview’s dental specialists provide services to children and young adults with complex medical needs in two areas: the cleft lip and palate/craniofacial dental program and pediatric dentistry.

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Early Learning and Development

Nursery schools and infant development services. Check out our community outreach services.

Early Learning and Development - Community Outreach Service

The community outreach service comprises a team of early childhood education resource educators.

Early Learning and Development - Infant Development Program

Infant development consultants support families in being active participants in their children’s care. Through an interprofessional approach, we provide opportunities for the optimal development of each child and family.

Early Learning and Development - Nursery Schools

In the early years, building a strong foundation is the first step to ensuring that all children fulfill their individual potential.

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Feeding services

The Holland Bloorview feeding clinic serves children and youth with feeding and swallowing issues.

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Get Up and Go (Persistent pediatric pain service)

This service is a rehabilitation program aimed at helping your child regain function and return to usual activities.

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Inpatient care

Inpatient services at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital are a component of the Rehabilitation and Complex Continuing Care Program.

Integrated education and therapy

The Integrated Education and Therapy Program is a partnership between Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and the Bloorview School Authority.

Interpreter services

Clients and families have access to professional interpreter services at no cost when attending appointments at Holland Bloorview.

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Kindercircle Day Care

Kindercircle is a licensed daycare dedicated to serving children aged three to 30 months, offering a rich learning experience in a safe, warm and loving environment.

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LIFEspan

The LIFEspan Service provides support and education to achieve optimal health and wellness.

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Music and arts

Music and Arts programs at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital offer a wide range of year-round art and music programs for children and youth with disabilities and their siblings, up to the age of 21 years.

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Neuromotor services

This Child Development team works with children who have neuromotor disorders.

Neuromuscular services

The Holland Bloorview neuromuscular team provides care for clients with neuromuscular conditions.

Nursing

Our nursing is composed of registered nurses, registered practical nurses and nurse practitioners.

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Orthotics

The orthotic team serves clients of all ages, from infants, children, youth to adults, who require exact-fitting orthoses (braces)...

Orthotics and prosthetics (incl. myoelectrics)

Orthotics and prosthetics provides a full range of services ranging from artificial limbs, orthopeadic devices, innovative electronic solutions and mechanical adaptations.

Outpatient services

Most children are seen on an outpatient basis.

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Pharmacy

Our Pharmacy is responsible for the safe and effective use of medications.

Psychopharmacology clinic

This clinic serves clients with Autism Spectrum Disorders and complex medical and/or developmental disorders including epilepsy.

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Respite

Providing temporary relief from the physical and emotional demands involved in caring for a child with a disability.

Robotics

Designed to inspire young minds with imaginative play and encourage skill-building

Ronald McDonald Playroom

It is a drop-in childcare space where Holland Bloorview outpatients, day patients, and siblings can come before, after, or in between appointments.

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Selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) program

The SDR Program includes an assessment clinic, surgery and post-operative rehabilitation.

Snoezelen

Snoezelen rooms are artificially engineered spaces that use music, lighting, gentle vibrations, tactile sensations and aromatherapy. Users can relax and choose activities at their own pace.

Social work

Social workers are professionally trained to support children, teens...

Specialized orthopedic and developmental rehab (SODR)

The specialized orthopedic and developmental rehab (SODR) team provides care to clients from birth to age 18 with a variety of musculoskeletal, developmental or neuromotor conditions.

Spina bifida and spinal cord services

The spina bifida/spinal cord team uses a multidisciplinary, family-centred approach.

Spiral garden

Spiral Garden is an integrated outdoor art, garden and play program.

Spiritual care

Spiritual Care focuses on the needs and priorities of what gives the most meaning and value to the individual human spirit in times of hardship.

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Therapeutic clown program

The Therapeutic Clown Program at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital was established in 2005.

Transitions, recreation and life skills community services

TRLS offers a continuum of evidence-informed community integrated services for children and youth designated to enhance quality of life and support optimal transition across the lifespan.

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Writing aids service

Serves children who are able to speak, but cannot write with a pen or pencil and require technology to support their written communication.

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Youth employment programs

We help youth with disabilities connect with early work opportunities

Youth engagement

The youth engagement strategy provides youth leadership opportunities for current and former clients.

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