Children's Treatment Network - Diagnostic and Medical Consultation Services

Diagnostic and Medical Consultation Services

Diagnostic and Medical Consultation Services in Simcoe County and York Region

CTN's Diagnostic and Medical Consultation Services provide diagnostic assessments and medical consultation for children and adolescents (up to a child’s 18th birthday) with complex developmental, medical and/or behavioural concerns living in Simcoe County and York Region.

What We Do

Consultation in the following clinics is provided by pediatricians and health professionals as needed:

1. Complex Medical Consultation is a service that sees children and youth with complex medical conditions in addition to developmental concerns for consultation including discussion of medical issues, physical functioning, developmental monitoring, community and school supports and services as well as a comprehensive physical examination. Click here for more information.

2. Developmental Assessment Consultation Services (DACS) is a service that sees children and youth for assessment regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Click here for more information.

3. Medical Behavioral Clinic is a service that sees children and youth with complex developmental needs who may find benefit from the use of medication to help with specific behavioural challenges. This clinic provides psychopharmacology consultation, prescription and short-term follow up. Click here for more information.

4. Neuromotor Clinic is a service that sees children and youth with neuromotor and neuromuscular conditions that affect muscle tone. The clinic provides consultation regarding medical history, physical functioning, and community and school supports. This clinic often includes a comprehensive physical examination. Click here for more information.

5. Spasticity Management Clinic is a service for children and youth with spasticity or dystonia. Spasticity refers to a change in muscle tone or muscle stiffness and is often related to cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, and spinal cord injury. The team works with children and families to understand spasticity and how it affects comfort, care, daily activities, and participation. This service works with local team therapists to ensure monitoring and follow up. Click here for more information.

EVENTS

Barrie Skating Club - Adaptive Learn to Skate Program - Barrie

January 30, 2022

Do you have a child with special needs? Do you wish to have your child learn to skate in a safe and supportive environment that can be adapted to meet their needs? If so, we have the program for you!

Canada's National Ballet School - NBS Kids Adaptive Dance Program - Toronto

January 30, 2022

The NBS Kids – Adaptive Dance Program was created by Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS), in consultation with Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. The program offers adapted creative movement classes for children ages 6-9 with diverse cognitive, physical and developmental needs. These 45-minute sensory-friendly dance classes provide
opportunities for children to explore creativity and expression through the use of movement and music.