What
is CDBC? Complex Developmental Behavioural
Conditions is a term used to describe significant
difficulties that may affect an individual in multiple
areas of functioning, such as learning and development,
mental health and behaviour, adaptive and social
skills. It also includes FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
Disorder), Complex Child and Youth (CCY): ADHD,
ADD, etc. and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
This is
a new program funded by the Ministry and Northern
Health Authority . The CDC has been given the
contract. CDBC Assessment and Support Services
provides interdisciplinary diagnostic and support
services to children/youth (aged 0-19) with CDBC
in Northern BC. The multidisciplinary team consists
of a CDBC Key worker, Pediatrician, Psychologist,
Speech-Language Pathologist (if required) and Occupational
Therapist (if required).
The CDBC
Key Worker will support families through the referral,
assessment and diagnostic process and link families
to appropriate community service providers and healthcare
professionals. Provide education to parent, caregivers,
community agencies and the general public. The Key
worker will also facilitate the development of a
Parent Support Group and coordinate assessment within
the referral area.
How can I get my child assessed?
Make an
appointment
with your family doctor to discuss your concerns.
Your doctor will refer your child/youth to the Northern
Health Assessment Network for a diagnostic assessment
if appropriate.
What should I do while waiting for the assessment?
You can
link with
community
early intervention services. These could include:
Child Development Centre (CDC) -
if your
child is
younger than
five years
of age and
has delays
in development.
Infant Development Program (IDP) - if
your child
is under
three years
of age
and has delays
in his/her
development.
Speech-Language Therapy—
if your
child
has delays
with speech
or communication.
This can
be
arranged
through
the CDC,
some
public
Health
Units or
through
the school
if your
child
is of school
age.
Supported Child Care Program—is
available
for families
with a
child,
age birth
to twelve years,
requiring
extra support
in community
daycare
and preschool
settings.
Psycho-educational Assessment—if
your child
is school
age and
having
problems
with learning,
you can
request that
the school
arrange to
assess your
child’s
learning.
Hearing—any
child who
is
not speaking
or communicating
like other
children
the same
age should
have his/her
hearing
checked
to rule
this out
as
a cause.
All information shared
is Confidential
For Further Information, Please Contact
Child Development
Centre
10408-105th
Avenue
Fort St.
John, BC V1J 2M8
250-785-3200
or FAX 250-785-3202
Email: info@cdcfsj.ca
