Students with a Developmental Disability display:
· Varying degrees of intellectual disability, which are below the mild range of intellectual disability, as measured on an individual test of intellectual ability. Care must be taken to ensure that the instruments are suitable for the student’s sociocultural background, native language, education, associated communication, motor and sensory handicaps, motivation and cooperation.
· There are concurrent disabilities in at least two areas of adaptive functioning (i.e., how effectively individuals cope with common life demands and how well they meet the standards of personal independence of someone in their particular age group, sociocultural background, and community setting): communication, self-care, home living, social/interpersonal skills, use of community resources, self-direction, functional academic skills, work, leisure, health and safety. Adaptive functioning may be influenced by various factors including education, motivation, personality characteristics, social and vocational opportunities and other associated medical conditions. It is essential to gather information from two or more reliable sources (parents, teacher, medical history, etc.) As with the intellectual assessment, care must be taken to ensure that the instruments are suitable for the student’s sociocultural background, education, associated handicaps, motivation and cooperation.
· Academic achievement is well below average and is commensurate with the student’s intellectual ability. The student’s ability to meet provincial curriculum expectations will vary according to the student’s strengths and weaknesses.
· These students require intensive programming to realize their potential. They will require modified programs and/or different individualized programs. They may require extra time to achieve their goals at their own pace. It is also important to offer opportunities to develop practical life skills that will enhance their independence in the school and in the community.
This identification should be supported with an assessment by a psychologist, psychological associate or psychoeducational consultant (under supervision).
The following resources can be purchased from parentbooks
http://parentbooks.ca
Achieving Best Behavior for Children with Developmental Disabilities: a Step-by-Step Workbook for Parents and Carers. Pamela Lewis, $24.95
The ‘Are’ Word: Helping Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Deal with Bullying and Teasing. Dave Hingsburger, $5.50
Implications of Common Syndromes Associated with Persons with Intellectual Disabilities. Dorothy M. Griffiths & Robert King, editors, $48.95
Exceptional Children, Ordinary Schools: Getting the Education You Want for Your Special Needs Child. Norm Forman, $24.95
Fine Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome: a Guide for Parents and Professionals, 2nd Edition. M. Bruni, $27.95
Gross Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome: a Guide for Parents and Professionals. Patricia Winders, $26.95
Grandparents as Carers of Children with Disabilities: Facing the Challenges. Phillip McCallion, Mathew Janicki, $32.50
I Openers: Parents Ask Questions about Sexuality and Children with Developmental Disabilities. D. Hingsburger, $10.00
Living with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs: a Book for Sibs. Donald Meyer and Patricia Vadasy, $19.95
Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome: A Guide to Emotional and Behavioral Strengths and Chllenges. Dennis McGuire & Brian Chicoine, $34.95
Nobody's Perfect: Living & Growing with Children Who Have Special Needs. Nancy B. Miller, $28.95
Pain in Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities. Tim F. Oberlander, & Frank J. Symons, Editors, $48.95
A Parent's Guide to Down Syndrome: Towards a Brighter Future, 2nd Edition. Siegfried Pueschel, $27.95
Parenting Your Complex Child: Become a Powerful Advocate for the Autistic, Down Syndrome, PDD, Bipolar, or Other Special-Needs Child. Peggy Lou Morgan, $21.95
People Skills for Young Adults. Marianna Csoti, $46.95
Relaxation: a Comprehensive Manual for Adults, Children, and Children with Special Needs. Joseph Cautela & June Groden, $24.95
Bramalea Gymnastics Club Inc.
www.bramaleagymnasticsclub.ca
Peel, Health Department, Health Line Peel
www.peelregion.ca
Malton Village Long Term Care Centre
www.peelregion.ca/ltc
Child Develompment Resource Connection Peel, Coordinated Information Peel
www.cdrcp.com
Peel Respite Services
http://www.respiteservices.com
Community Living Mississauga
http://www.clmission.ca
Association for the Neurologically Disabled of Canada
http://www.and.ca
Ontario Association for Community Living
http://www.acl.on.ca/
Canadian Association for Community Living
http://www.cacl.ca/
Credit Valley Hospital, Mental Health Services, Child and Family Services
and
Credit Valley Hospital, Pervasive Developmental Disorder Program
http://www.cvh.on.ca
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, Psychology Department
http://www.dpcdsb.org/psych/
Family Services of Peel, Independent Community Living
http://www.fspeel.org
Ontario Special Olympics, Region 5, Mississauga Programs
http://www.osoinc.com
Ontario. Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Central West Region
and
Ontario. Ministry of Community and Social Services, Ontario Disability Support Program – Employment Supports, Mississauga Office
http://www.cfcs.gov.on.ca/CFCS
Options Mississauga
http://www.optionscanada.com
Peel Crisis Capacity Network
http://www.peelcrisiscapacitynetwork.ca
Trillium Health Centre, Children’s Services, Peel Behavioural Services
http://www.trilliumhealthcentre.org
Down Syndrome Association of Toronto
http://www.dsat.ca
Canadian Down Syndrome Society
http://www.cdss.ca/Home.html
Ontario. Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Central West Regional Office, Thistletown Regional Centre For Children and Adolescents
TRE-ADD (birth-21yrs)
(Treatment, Research And Education For Autism And Developmental Disorders)
A comprehensive, community-based program for children and adolescents with autism and developmental disorders.
(416)326-0600
Reach for the Rainbow
http://www.reachfortherainbow.ca
Dian Homes Inc.
This group home provides temporary and long term residential services for developmentally delayed individuals. Programs include life skills, recreational activities, social skills and cognitive development.
(905)273-4140 x 232
Caledon Equestrian School
Riding lessons. Safe, sructured programs in indoor and outdoor arenas. Offer Pegasus Special Needs Riding
Program.
Run Summer and March Break Camps in conjunction with the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness. The Camps teach youth the fundamentals of horseback riding including English Style riding, grooming, horse anatomy and care of stalls and equipment.
(905)584-2022
(905)857-3313 Camps
Ontario Track 3 Ski Association for the Disabled
Offers ski instruction to disabled children and youth. Program includes ski equipment and transportation to and from the following ski areas (where possible):
GTA AREA:
Glen Eden, Milton
Hawks Ski School
Hockley Valley
Centennial Park, Etobicoke
Caledon
Earl Bales, North York
(416)233-3872