Children Services

Pre-School Resource Program
Families of children with developmental disabilities often require assistance to help their preschoolers grow and gain independence before entering the educational system. This program is designed for children with delayed skills development, and those at risk of experiencing barriers to normal development. With funding from the County of Dufferin , Community Living Dufferin offers this program at no cost to children who live in Dufferin County, are attending a licensed childcare facility (licensed home or centre based) and who are aged two years until they enter the school system.

Regular visits enhance communication amongst families, caregivers and Community Living Dufferin. In partnership, they help children participate as fully as possible. Services range from assessments to skills development, referrals and recommendations.

Behaviour Intervention Program
Family and caregivers of children with developmental disabilities often request behaviour therapy. CLD administers this program which provides parents with funding upon approval and a list of professionals who support individuals with Developmental Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorders. These professional service providers assist families in dealing with behavioral concerns with their son/daughter within the home and daycare setting. Paid for by the Ministry of Community and Social Services, this is a short term program (about six sessions).

Children & Youth Summer Opportunities
This program is in keeping with Community Living Dufferin's philosophy that people with developmental disabilities can integrate fully into the community. It supports children (aged 4 to 14) to attend regular summer recreational programs offered in Dufferin County. Parents select a program and apply to CLD for the assistance of an inclusion counselor. Each child is provided with one on one assistance which supports them to partake to the best of their ability.

International Parenting Survey ~ Goal of the study
A group of Canadian researchers, together with an international team, are conducting research investigating the needs of parents and the types of parenting support that would be helpful to them. The team are interested in the kinds of difficulties parents experience in their role of parenting their child, the parenting strategies they currently use, and also their preferences for accessing parenting support. Please click on the link below to participate in the survey. http://www.ips-canada.net