SPECIAL NEEDS CONSULTATION & COORDINATION
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This program is funded by Toronto Children's Services and the Ministry of Children and Youth Services to support the delivery of quality licensed child care service to young children regardless of their exceptionality within the City of Toronto's
Every Child Belongs Model. |
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The Special Needs Consultant uses a multi-focus approach to service which may include assisting the parent in obtaining services and resources specific to their child's needs, developing partnerships between the parent and child care program in supporting the needs of the child, and supporting the child care program staff through ongoing consultation. The Special Needs Consultant also supports the services offered to children, families and the child care program through strong community affiliations. The Special Needs Consultant maintains ongoing contacts and collaborations with related professionals, agencies, committees and the local community college.
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| For the Child |
- development of a plan best suited to the child's specific needs based on observation, screening and meetings with parents and child care program staff
- supporting, monitoring and evaluating the plan's implementation in the child care program
- children's groups in the child care program focusing on self esteem and social skill development
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| For the Family |
- facilitation of staff/parent relations and communication
- information regarding resources
- assistance in accessing and coordinating community supports
- support in finding appropriate community child care placement
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| For the Child Care Program |
- behaviour management strategies
- assistance in accessing appropriate community resources
- staff development, training and education
- special needs resource library
- program consultations
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