Resources
This section is your gateway to a greater network of information, essential services, and resources aimed at the individual’s overall development and integration. Please send us an email for further information or other resources you may require.
- General Info
- Medical
- Therapists
- Schools
- Activities
- Babysitters/facilitators
- Coping Techniques
- Daycare
- Toys
- Others
General Info
Medical
- Dr Mitra Jovanmardi (naturopath/homeopath) 514-369-8000
- Dr. Diane Munz (pediatrician) 514-933-8437
- Dr. Polomeno (ophthalmologist) 514-935-0966
- Dr. Patrick Cannone (dentist) 514-256-5574
- Dr. L. Spiegelblatt (pediatrician) 514-254-6074
- Dr. Charles Dixter (dentist) 514-934-0749
- Dr. Andre J. Cote (dentist) 514-935-4145
Therapists
- Cindy Coady (Relationship Development Intervention – RDI) 514-660-1714
- Caroline Zanni (evaluation and counseling) 514-952-8631
- Abby Kleinberg-Bassel (special needs consultant) 514-748-2193
- Dr. Jacques Dargis (Chiropractor) 514-648-7804
- Mélanie Deveault (ABA Consultant) 514-462-0418
Schools
- Giant Steps (514-935-1911)
- Peter Hall (514-748-1050)
- Summit School (514-744-2867)
- American Sign Language Course: Suzanne Charette, Mackay Centre (482-0500 ext 259)
- Centre D’education Des Adultes Galileo (514-721-0120)
- John Grant High School (514-484-4161)
- Wagar Adult Education Ctr. (514-488-8203)
Activities
- Swim and Gym (Point Claire Aquatic Center) 514-630-1202
- Sunday Fun in the Gym YMCA (Decarie) 514-737-6551
- Visual Arts centre (ceramic program for kids with special needs) 514-488-9558
- Making Waves Swim program (http://www.makingwavesmontreal.com)
- Équitation Thérapeutique Harmony (3061 chemin St-Philippe, Mascouche) 514-290-8353
Babysitters/facilitators
- Educator/social worker
- Montreal Association for the Intellectually Handicapped (MAIH) 381-2307
- Autism Society of Montreal
- McGill University
- Concordia University
- Vanier College
Coping Techniques
- Educate yourself (and others) regarding schools, therapies etc.
- Family support
- Someone to call (venting)
- Accompaniment to hospital
- Get help at home
- Vacation, day trips, or away for the weekend (to recharge batteries/ take a break)
- Surround yourself with a support team
- Support Group
- Open communication with school
- Be Positive (Look at things ½ full, rather than ½ empty.)
- Babysitting/respite
- Camps
- Financial assistance from the government
- Social worker/educator
- Time for ourselves/Rest
- Good friends
- Medication, natural remedies, maintain a healthy diet
- Simplify/Prioritize (without guilt)
- Witnessing child achieve greater independence/progress
- Discover what your child likes and support them
- Encourage social outings
- Be open. Seek help.
- Involvement in school etc.
- Being proactive
- One on one time
- Arrange play dates with other peers who have special needs
- Work on their strengths
- Share your experiences with others
- Have faith
- Take baby steps.
- Accept him or her Toys
- Orthopedic Tricycles (http://www.trivel.com/)
- Oink Oink On Greene street
- L.S.C. 5730 Sherbrooke Est 527-3425
- Tour de Jeux (Galeries D’Anjou, Fairview Shopping Centre)
Daycare
- Garderie Bravo Bambino, 2020 St. Batiste, P.A.T (514-645-6398)
- Cabane Habile (514-648-1346)
- J’me fais une place en garderie (514-593-5135)
Toys
- Orthopedic Tricycles (http://www.trivel.com/)
- Oink Oink On Greene street
- L.S.C. 5730 Sherbrooke Est 527-3425
- Tour de Jeux (Galeries D’Anjou, Fairview Shopping Centre)
Others
- Quebec Government Residential Adaptation Program
English 
French