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Developmental Pediatrics

Teach Me How: Parenting a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Our ‘Teach Me How’ parent-focused education program on Autism Spectrum Disorder, is available in-person (English) or online (Arabic). The program teaches parents behavioural management and communications strategies and provides them with access to a supportive network and resources. ‘Teach Me How’ runs for four sessions weekly and program fees are applicable.

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The Team

The Developmental Pediatrics Clinic consists of a multidisciplinary team who works together to provide the best possible care for your child.

The team consists of the following specialties:

  • Developmental Pediatricians
  • Clinical Psychologists
  • Clinical Fellows
  • Speech and Language Therapists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Nurses

We assess and manage:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Specific Learning Disorders
  • Speech and Language Disorders
  • Any other neuro-developmental concern

Assessment

When your child is referred to the Developmental Pediatrics Clinic you will be invited to an appointment where your child’s development will be assessed. Depending on your child’s developmental concerns you may see one or several of our team members. The assessment may be completed in one or multiple appointments.

Please write down any questions you have and bring them to your appointment for the team to address during your visit.

What happens following your child’s assessment?

After the assessment is complete, members of the Developmental Pediatrics Clinic team will talk to you about their observations and how the team can help your child achieve their best. If your child needs ongoing help, he/she will be referred to the appropriate therapy services.

Recommendations for appropriate educational placement will also be offered. The clinic will also give you advice about other community activities that will benefit your child.

Once the assessment is complete, you will receive a comprehensive medical report of your child’s assessment.

Services we provide:

  • Developmental assessment and monitoring
  • Behavioural assessment
  • Psycho-educational assessment
  • Cognitive assessment
  • ADOS-2 assessment
  • DIR® Floortime play-based therapy
  • Speech & Language Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Teach-Me-How Autism Parent Education Program

Privacy & Confidentiality

The Developmental Pediatrics Clinic team will not share personal health information with anyone outside of the team without your knowledge and permission.

Clinic Hours and Location

Our clinic operational hours are between 8:00 am to 13:00 pm Sunday to Thursday. We are located in OPC Building on Level 2M.