Pathways Health Centre for Children

I have always had a passion for working within a team. Beyond the Pathways team, this includes the family, child, childcare providers, home support workers, school staff, and any others who played a significant role in each child’s life. I believe that everyone who chooses to work at Pathways has similar values. Every staff person that I have had the opportunity to work with has had a positive influence on my Pathways physiotherapy career.

~ Retired Pathways Employee

Programs & Services

Aquatics - Therapeutic Pool

Audiology

Assesses hearing, prescribes and dispenses equipment to improve hearing, and offers support to cope with hearing loss

Augmentative Communication Services

Assesses clients when speaking or writing is physically difficult or limited, recommends and/or prescribes equipment and trains and supports clients and caregivers for equipment use

Autism Diagnostic Clinic and Services for Children with Confirmed Autism Diagnosis

Pathways Health Centre for Children partners with Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation for the delivery of local autism diagnostics in Lambton County. For children with confirmed autism diagnosis, in addition to publicly-funded supports in place through the Children's Treatment Centre, Pathways is exploring Autism Support Services through a fee-for-service offering.

Behaviour Support Services

Helps Pathways clients to participate successfully in therapy sessions at Pathways Health Centre for Children and in licensed community child care programs. Supports families to carry over behaviour strategies to the home environment and to connect with other helpful service providers in their community.

C.A.C.H.É. Child Care

C.A.C.H.É. Child Care Service is an inclusive program serving children with special needs and typically developing children ages 18 months to 7 years of age.

Coordinated Service Planning (CSP)

A family-centred approach to coordinating multisector services for families of children and youth with multiple and/or complex special needs.

Early Childhood Education Resource Support Services

Early Learning Resource Teachers work with community childcare staff and Pathways staff to support children with special needs in licensed child care settings

Family and Transition Support Services

Includes Respite Services and Special Services at Home

Family Engagement Services

Available to all Pathways clients