Child Development

Child Development Programs representing Speech Language Pathologists, Audiologists, Family Support Workers, Occupational Therapists and Communicative Disorders Assistants at the @OakValleyHealth Allied Professionals Fair. #AlliedHealthProfessionals

For all of those celebrating, Happy Halloween & Happy Diwali from all of us at Child Development Programs - @OakValleyHealth Feel free to share your family photos in our Comments below!

"You have to find ways for children to relate to Indigenous children who attended residential schools. If children can relate, they can empathize. Empathy is powerful. Kids can understand sophisticated concepts if we’re able to meet them at their level, in an age-appropriate way”

Calling all SLPs! Child Development Programs will be hosting an in-person "Introduction to PROMPT" workshop this fall! Registration via @PromptInstitute website: rb.gy/6pa9hz NOTE: Prices are in USD We hope to see you at our @OakValleyHealth location in Markham!

April is Autism Acceptance Month or World Autism Month! We are sharing an Autism Level UP! resource on moving from awareness to empowerment. shorturl.at/aoAV4

"All Kinds Of Kindness" aims to spotlight that all forms of kindness contribute to building an inclusive and connected community. Here at CDP and @OakValleyHealth, staff from across our York Region (and Tri-Region) locations are sprinkling kindness by wearing their support.

#Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, celebrates the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. Happy Diwali to our Hindu, Sikh and Jain friends...and to everyone joining in to commemorate.

Lest we forget! #RemembranceDay

Happy Halloween from all of us at Child Development Programs! Feel free to share your family costumes with us!

"You have to find ways for children 2 relate to Indigenous children who attended residential schools. If children can relate, they can empathize, & empathy is powerful. Kids can understand sophisticated concepts if we’re able to meet them @ their level, in an age-appropriate way”

Please share your child’s favourite ‘happy’ time where you see them being their true self.

Many children with cleft lip and palate experience trouble hearing. May 15 marks the start of International Face Equality Week. We are celebrating by sharing Logan’s story of growing up with a facial difference. aboutface.ca/wp-content/uplo…

Meet Alyssa. She was born with only one ear and loves using her technology to help her hear better. youtu.be/1Ol2-DeGHvw

Many #Muslims in #Canada celebrate Eid al-Fitr on the 1st day of #Shawwal in the #Islamic calendar. It marks the end of the month-long fast of #Ramadan & the start of a feast that lasts up to 3 days in some countries. Eid Mubarak to CDP families & staff celebrating!

Happy Easter to CDP children, families and staff celebrating today!

We love learning and hearing from #ActuallyAutistic voices! Autistic digital artist and designer, @LiLPenguinStud , shares her journey through infographics, affirmations, and artwork: facebook.com/lilpenguinstudi… What are some of your favourite accounts to follow?

#AutismAcceptanceMonth! Understand autism spectrum with this, from Amanda McGuinness, autistic educator: “When I think about the autism spectrum, I envision it as an almost colour wheel of moving discs representing different facets of my autistic self.” shorturl.at/gwA24

"Every time a woman empowers herself, she empowers the collective. Set the example. Today, make this moment yours. Tomorrow, keep your momentum strong." You have the support of Child Development Programs. Happy #InternationalWomensDay

Thank you for sharing!

On @pinkshirtday, we are reminded that we have the power to choose kindness, empathy and understanding, every day. #LiftEachOtherUp #PinkShirtDay 💓 if you #ChooseKindness...⬇️