Rehabilitation Services

Kids’ Rehabilitation Services focuses on identifying the knowledge and skills that children and families need to manage daily activities at home and in individual communities. Services are provided in a family-centred manner, and focus on children’s strengths, interests, and aspirations. 

How we help

We work with your family and child as a team to:

• assess your child’s strengths and challenges
• help you set realistic goals that address your concerns and that all caregivers can work on together 
• help your child reach their full potential in their movement and functional independence
• guide your family to find activities that use your child’s strengths to work on therapeutic goals
• provide information on the developmental stages for your child
• develop a plan of care to meet your goals and needs over time
• will work with partners or other specialists when goals cannot be met by our team alone
• support families to help them find the services they need

The family is integral to goal setting and identifying the skill building necessary for the child, family, and greater community participation. Since you are the expert on your child’s and family’s needs, it’s very important that you’re involved. You can participate in goal setting, attend appointments, and carry out the home program suggestions. 

Hip Surveillance Program

IWK Health in collaboration with Nova Scotia Health has launched a Hip Surveillance Program for children and youth with Cerebral Palsy. For more information, please see the Hip Surveillance Program page.

Newsletter

The Village News is a resource developed by the IWK Pediatric Rehabilitation Service. Articles relate to families of children/youth with disabilities, information regarding upcoming events, as well as stories to inspire participation and quality of life.

• View current and past issues