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

2. Developmental Medical Clinic (formerly Complex Medical Consultation) is a service that sees kids and youth with developmental concerns in addition to complex medical conditions 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.

3. Medical Behavioural Clinic is a service that sees kids 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 kids 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 kids 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 kids, youth 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

City of Barrie - Movement Sense - Barrie

May 29, 2023

The goal is to move! In this sensory aware, adapted environment, kids will get to release all their energy in a variety of different ways such as dance, obstacle courses, drum fit, sport programs, etc.

City of Barrie - Creative Sense - Barrie

May 29, 2023

Need a creative outlet? Creative sense can be that for your child!