Our Stories- Rhiannon
Meet Rhiannon
Rhiannon is a graduate of The Centre for Child Development. She has form of cerebral palsy called spastic diplegia.
She enjoyed many Centre programs, including communication therapy, physiotherapy, our fully accessible hydrotherapy pool, and our inclusive preschool.
One of Rhiannon’s fondest memories is learning to swim as part of her treatment. In time, she was able to join a swim team and went on to win many medals at the BC Disability Games!
The support received at The Centre has “given me the courage to become a preschool teacher and on to becoming a kindergarten teacher and perhaps an author”.
“The Centre was and always will be my home away from home. There was always a welcoming smile around each corner. Most of all the abundance of support both physically and emotionally is what mattered most. As a child, you grew there.
A dream of a parents’ fundamental milestones becomes crafted into something more when you enter The Centre for Child Development.
As a child and a family, you achieved milestones that many thought were unachievable. Milestones like talking, walking, swimming, and being able to create friendships. The Centre for Child Development did just that for not only myself but for many other children as well. “
– Rhiannon
You Make a Difference!
The Centre’s unique, multi-disciplinary, collaborative services make a huge impact in the lives of so many children and youth in our community.
The Centre’s team works with some of our children for years, seeing them grow and develop. They form deeply supportive connections and emotional bonds, becoming almost like extended family!
By supporting The Centre, YOU are helping to change lives! Rhiannon’s story illustrates how The Centre makes a difference in the lives of special kids, helping them learn, develop and achieve incredible things . We support thousands of children and families each year, helping them grow to reach their potential- all thanks to your amazing support!
Thank you!!
Our Approach
The F-words emphasize your child's strengths, interests and your family's values. They remind us to focus on what children CAN do.
They highlight the importance of all the elements of a child's health and well-being, including social relationships and meaningful participation at home, in school, childcare and in the community.
Based on research & built on the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Framework. www.canchild.ca/f-words
- Kids live & thrive with their families
- The family is the expert on the child
- What activities do you want to do together?
- How can our team help your child participate fully in those experiences?
- Fun is an essential part of childhood
- What activities does your child enjoy most?
- What activities would your child like to try?
- Building supportive friendships & positive social relationships are important for all children
- Talk about the social connections in your child's life so our team can help you grow those relationships
- Function = the ability to do an activity with or without support
- Do activities without focusing on the outcome
- Talk about how your child plays and functions in daily life
- Health is related to staying physically & mentally fit
- What makes it easy or hard for your child to become and stay active & healthy?
- Child development = keeping your child's future in view
- What are your family and child's dreams?
- What are your expectations about the future?
Questions about our services? Have questions about our online referral or PDF referral form? We're happy to help!
Call us at 604-584-1361 or send us an email.
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