Infant and Child Developmental Services (Birth to 5 years)

Services are available for children up to five (5) years of age or until they attend child care or school, who live in Halton Region and:

• have a genetic syndrome that might change how they grow and learn;
• were born early or had difficulties when they were born;
• have family history that could affect how they grow;
• have delays in their growth and learning or;
• parents/caregivers have questions or worries about how their child is growing and learning.

Through our free in-home and virtual services, Developmental Consultants and/or Occupational Therapists can help in different areas such as:

• Moving: Check how muscles work and teach exercises for rolling, crawling, and walking;
• Communicating: Help with making sounds, imitating actions, looking in the eye and talking;
• Playing: Support social interests, pretend play, turn taking, and sharing;
• Feeding: Help with breastfeeding or bottle feeding, trying solid foods and drinking from a cup;
• Sleeping: Support a bedtime routine; and
• Routines and Transitions: Make everyday activities consistent and help children take part in them.

We will:

• Screen and assess: Check how your child is growing and learning and see what help may be needed;
• Coach and set goals: Work with your family to plan, set and reach goals;
• Provide resources: Give you helpful materials and information through workshops and groups;
• Coordinate Services: Bring together other professionals if your family needs extra support; and
• Support transitions: Help children start child care or school.