Meeting the needs of children and families

Part- oneBy Sunanda Chelatt

Child’s Name: SoniaChild’s Age : 7

Sonia: a very intelligent and outgoing

Sonia’s family is new to Toronto Sonia is a child who has a

physical disability called Spina Bifida.

Spina Bifida“A physical disability is any

condition that permanently prevents normal body movement and/or control.” (connectability.ca)

Spina Bifida – a disability that is identified from birth; it affects the spinal cord thereby making children partially paralytic

Accommodating Sonia to the Program

Involving parents to know the child’s strengths, needs, procedure of care and medical assistance

Plans and policies for accommodation Being alert of complications Sharing information with peersWorking with specialists to make

modifications

Teaching strategies Child within a groupChanges to be made based on the

needs of the child and the groupScheduling activities so as to

involve the child

Bringing Changes to the Physical Environment

Equipment and environmental modification

Creating safe spaces to reduce chaos

Agencies and Services Name of the agency: Spina

Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario (SBHAO)

Details and overview about the agency and services (www.sbhao.ca)

Agencies and Services for RecreationRecreation Agency: Variety VillagePrograms and Services: Wellness and fitness classes, nutritional assessment, personal training, specialized activities for entire family (www.variety village.ca)

Agency and Services for Health and Rehabilitation

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital (formerly Bloorview Kids Rehab)

Overview about its vision, mission, policies and services (www.hollandbloorview.ca)

Self-reflection

• Strengths and Challenges• Learning experiences from

the assignment• Following an inclusive policy• Working from a global

perspective

Bibliography Providing references to resources used