Are you looking for specific professionals to work with your child? In order to access autism funding for children under six, parents must employ professionals who are on the Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP). Search the RASP here. For children over 6 (and for all other professionals that may or may not be listed in the RASP), we hope that our Professionals Directory (below) will help you find who you are looking for.
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Please note: If you encounter any listing that is out of date, we would love to know about it. Please contact us. Also if you know about a professional not yet listed in our database, you can add a listing to our directory here.
Dr. Sylvain Marino and Dr. James Jung
Oral health is a very important component of healthy daily living. But for some children with autism, oral health habits can be challenging. Autism Speaks has teamed up with Colgate and Philips-Sonicare to create a dental guide and video to provide tips for improving oral hygiene at home, as well as information about how parents and dental professionals can make a visit to the dentist’s office less stressful and more productive. Our hope is that this guide will provide information for families to help begin a lifetime of good oral care.
South Okanagan
185 Front Steet Penticton BC V2A 1H3
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A big part of her counselling practice is helping children and youth and their parents cope with: stress, anxiety, behaviour challenges, communication, social issues, and trauma. She uses verbal and non-verbal approaches in therapy – CBT, Art and Play therapy, and EMDR. She is a
Registered Teacher (BC) as well as a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Art Therapist.
#200 – 1789 Harvey Ave. Kelowna BC V1Y 8C7
I work with children and youth and their families and others (teachers, assistants, caregivers) in their environments to maximize participation in daily occupations through:
Assessment – Sensory and motor skills, life skills, printing, writing, keyboarding, accessibility.
Rehabilitation – Individual/group, functional programs.
Consultation – Modifications and accommodations, participation in program planning conferences, liaison and referral.
Education – Disability awareness and training, parent education, community resource information.
Health Promotion – Advocacy, support to self help groups.
I provide services in my client’s natural environment and or /clinic setting depending on needs. This may include home, preschool, school, leisure facility, clinic. My fees are negotiated based on the type of service requested. Fees are tax deductible or may be covered by private insurance plans, government or charitable funding.
Diane Graham OT, Kelowna & Okanagan Occupational Therapy, Paediatric occupational therapy assessment & treatment, Self regulation, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Co-ordination Disorder/Delay, Sensory Processing Disorder, Non-Verbal Learning Disability, Neurodevelopmental, Motor and learning challenges
Central Okanagan
#9-3151 Lakeshore Rd. Suite #221 Kelowna BC V1W 2Z8
Central Okanagan
301-3975 Lakeshore Rd. Kelowna BC V1W 1V3
Central Okanagan
10237 Copperhill Road Lake Country BC V4V 2N7
Member of Speech and Audiology of Canada
Central Okanagan
105-347 Leon Ave Kelowna BC V1Y 8C7
Does your child have difficulty listening in different environments? Is your child uncoordinated? Is your child functioning at his or her full cognitive potential?
The IDC team offers an interdisciplinary approach to strengthening auditory, motor and cognitive skills. The seek to help individuals reach their full potential through an integrated approach.
Contact us for more information.
Central Okanagan
204-3295 Lakeshore Rd Kelowna BC V1W3S9
Our clinicians have supported children in residential treatment and school based settings, and have worked with children with autism spectrum disorders and other complex developmental and behavioural presentations. This includes anger management, reduction in symptoms of anxiety and depression, and parent coaching with understanding. Clinicians have provided guidance specifically in the challenges of school life and how this can impact family and other relationships.
Please see our website(s) for individual biographies for each of our clinicians/therapists, as follows:
Dr. R. Marceau (Kelowna Psychologists Group)
Vince Matlo (Kelowna Professional Group)
Trixie Hennessey (Kelowna Professional Group)
Central Okanagan
#1510 – 1631 Dickson Avenue Kelowna BC V1Y 0B5 Canada
Terri-Lynn Kent, RSW studied at the University of Calgary and achieved a Master’s Degree in Social Work. She has over 18 years of clinical experience in health care and Employee and Family Assistance Environments.
Terri-Lynn has a special interest in coaching parents who are raising children with developmental challenges. She aims to support and guide families overwhelmed by the day to day stressors and losses that can be experienced when a child processes and behaves differently than expected. She is dedicated to teaching families practical skills to navigate the confusion and obstacles that are often part of the many systems within the helping communities, schools, government funding agencies, and the Canada Revenue Agency. Terri-Lynn is committed to helping families construct effective care plans, support networks and advocacy strategies to help children reach their best potential.
Terri-Lynn offers families a unique perspective, as she too walks the challenging and rewarding path of raising a child with complex developmental needs. Consequently, she provides a nurturing and accepting environment for families to feel supported and take steps to bring balance and healing into their lives.
Terri-Lynn specializes in a variety of concerns, including:
Child behavioral challenges
Parenting strategies
Supporting parents raising children with Developmental Disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Pathological Demand Avoidance, Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Chronic Illness self-management
Persistent Pain
Anxiety & Depression
Grief & Loss
Separation & Divorce
Family Conflict
Life Transitions
Central Okanagan
#250-1855 Kirschner Rd Kelowna BC V1Y4N7 Canada
PERSONALIZED SERVICES
All services for the individuals Kindale serves begin with the creation of a comprehensive and person centred service plan that clearly identifies each person’s needs, goals and dreams – and the steps required to meet them. Once this plan is in place, Kindale’s staff do their best to ensure that the needed supports, services and opportunities are provided. If Kindale is unable to meet all an individuals’ needs or goals, we will do our best to draw in resources or make referrals to others who can help.
Areas that Kindale provides services to individuals include:
1. Health, Safety and Personal Wellness
2. Communication Development
3. Community Inclusion
4. Enhancing Independent Living
Community Development:
Kindale partners with many other organizations to address community issues, including:
Accessible medical services, e.g. Haugen Community Health Centre in Armstrong
Affordable housing, e.g. Under One Roof and Viridian Project, Vernon; Lydia Boss Centre, Armstrong
Food security, e.g. Patchwork Farms at Okanagan College, Kalamalka Campus; Community Gardens, RDNO
Health and nutrition, e.g. Community Kitchens
Employment, e.g. Rotary Partnership “Real Work for Real Pay”
2725A Patterson Avenue Armstrong BC
Penticton BC Canada V2A 2L3
At her downtown Vernon and Armstrong locations she welcome clients with diverse backgrounds and needs. She has over 20 years of combined experience working with adults, youth and children in a lay and community agency capacity and most recently in a clinical setting.
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She sees clients on an individual basis as well as couples, families, adolescents and children. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Counselling Association and her services are covered by many Extended Health Care Providers as well as ICBC. She is also an approved Counsellor with Crime Victims Assistance Program, First Nations Health Authority, Indian Residential School Survivors (and their family members), and many Employee Family Assistance Programs (see services for specific EFAPs).
2145 Rosedale Ave Armstrong V0E 1B1
Central Okanagan
1961 Huckleberry Road Kelowna BC V1P 1H5
#307 – 1500 Hardy Street Kelowna BC Canada
Meridian offers assessment, speech & language services, consultation, intervention/therapy and education services.
North Okanagan
Central Okanagan
South Okanagan
307-1500 Hardy Street Kelowna BC V1Y 8H2 Canada
Mind Over Learning is a Kelowna-based tutoring centre providing one-on-one tutoring support for students of all ages and grade levels struggling with reading, writing, comprehension and math. Our programs are individually tailored to meet the personal needs of each child including learning differences, difficulties, or disabilities.
Central Okanagan
#6-1925 Kirschner Rd Kelowna BC V1Y 4N7
Autism Funding
Referrals for: RESPITE/ Boys & Girls Clubs Special Programing/ Other Local Programs & Services
Central Okanagan
107-1664 Richter St. Kelowna BC V1Y 8N3
School-Aged Therapy Program
The School-Aged Therapy Program provides occupational therapy and physiotherapy services to assist eligible children and youth in achieving optimal independence and meeting their educational goals.
Therapists work with family members, teachers and teaching assistants to support the student’s:
The program focuses on supporting children and youth within the school setting. Services are also provided in home and community settings.
Anyone can refer a child or youth to the School-Aged Therapy Program.
Eligibility
Children and youth who have, or are at risk for, a developmental delay or disability and display a “demonstrated need” have access to School-Aged Therapy services from school entry until school exit.
Contact Information
School-Aged Therapy services are jointly funded by boards of education and the Ministry of Children and Family Development. For more information about School-Aged Therapy services in your community, contact your local school district.
Central Okanagan
South Okanagan
North okanagan
107-1664 Richter St Kelowna BC V1Y 8N3