Program: Augmentative and Alternative Communication Service (Progression)
Organization: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Outpatient Services
Phone Numbers: 416-425-6220 ext 3530
Toll-Free: 1-800-363-2440
Fax: 416-425-6591
Email: tismail@hollandbloorview.ca
Website: www.hollandbloorview.ca/services/programs-services/augmentative-and-alternative-communication
Address:
150 Kilgour Rd
Toronto, ON
M4G 1R8
Intersection: East of Bayview Ave, North of Eglinton Ave E
Location: Toronto (Bridle Path—Sunnybrook—York Mills)
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Public Contacts: Tazeem Ismail - Administrative Assistant
416-425-6220 ext 3530 * tismail@hollandbloorview.ca
Service Description: Programs and services for children and youth who are unable to speak or whose speech is limited or unclear * services include assessments, goal setting, consultation, intervention, and training in specialized communication strategies and systems

Assistive Devices Program - Authorized vendor of government-subsidized assistive devices



Fees: Most services covered by OHIP * ADP may cover portion of devices
Application: Referral required if child is not a client of the hospital, or has not been seen within the past year
Eligibility / Target Population: Children and youth 18 years and younger who are unable to speak or whose speech is unclear, are working or have access to speech language pathology, and have one or more of the following: significant vision needs; difficulty using fingers to point/press buttons; or ability to use fingers to point/press buttons and can independently and functionally use 10 symbols within or across word classes on a communication system to express at least 3 different topics with 2 or more partners, or can use any combination of gestures and/or signs to express novel messages and whose receptive language is within normal limits
Languages: English
Area Served: Simcoe, Toronto, Durham Region, and York Region
See Also: Pediatric Rehabilitation
Rehabilitative Care - Hospital-Based Specialized Clinics and Services
Last Updated: 4/4/2024
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=164941

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