Augmentative Communication Service

Purpose:

• To provide communication enhancement services for adults and children with complex or severe communication challenges.

Clientele:

• Individuals with cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, etc., requiring specialized communication devices or techniques.

The Program:

• Assessment
• Treatment
• Consultation
• Education
• Facilitator training
• Development of group homes
• Outreach
• Services are often provided in conjunction with other therapeutic services at the Centre

Paediatric Services

Purpose:

• To help children achieve optimal potential in communication, mobility and skills for daily living.

Clientele:

• Hereditary and acquired neurological and muscular disorders (example: cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and spina bifida)
• Severe developmental delay
• Spinal cord injury
• Traumatic brain injury
• Feeding and swallowing disorders

The Program:

• Primary day-patient/outpatient basis
• Consultation and education
• Feeding and swallowing assessment and treatment
• Specialized bracing
• Short term inpatient stays
• Outreach clinics

Future Plans:

• Education and consultation services to all regions in the province including outreach
• Specialty clinics for groups of children who share similar diagnosis (example: spina bifida)

Kiwanis House

Purpose:

• To provide accessible, affordable self-care accommodations for outpatients and their families while services are received at the Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation

Clientele:

• Must be self-reliant or accompanied by an appropriate family member/caregiver

Location

• Directly behind the Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation
• Easily accessible to downtown Fredericton, Dr. Chalmers Hospital and other amenities

Reservations

• Required in advance
• Minimal fee

Kiwanis house made available through the generosity of the Fredericton Kiwanis Club and the Forest Hill Rehabilitation Foundation.

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