Intake Services and Referrals
Are you a client, caregiver, family or healthcare provider interested in services at ErinoakKids?
Learn more about the referral criteria and process for our programs and services below.
Our Services
The referral process and eligibility criteria will vary from service to service, so please visit the webpage of your program or service of interest for more information.
Our intake team is also happy to answer any questions you may have.
Autism Services
ErinoakKids offers various services and supports to children with autism and their families, delivered by qualified, caring professionals.
ErinoakKids autism services include:
Learn more about Autism services
Assistive Devices Resources Services (ADRS)
ADRS enables or assists children and youth with physical, developmental and communication disabilities to maintain or improve physical function to attain their personal goals in the areas of:
- augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
- single switch access to computers
- toys and electronic aids for daily living.
Learn more about ADRS and how to make a referral
Infant Hearing Program Audiology Services
The Infant Hearing Program (IHP) is funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and provides:
- hearing screening for all newborns in hospital or community settings
- assessments to identify permanent hearing loss
- monitoring of children at risk of developing hearing loss
- language development services
Learn more about IHP and how to make a referral
Early Childhood Resource Services (ECRS)
Resource Consultants, Speech-Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists consult to child care centres in Peel and Halton to work collaboratively to support educators’ understanding and use of strategies to enhance children’s participation in play, interactions, daily activities and routines to meet the needs of all children.
Learn more about ECRS and how to make a referral
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Services
ErinoakKids provides FASD services and support to families living in Peel. You'll get one-on-one consultations with an FASD worker as well as follow-up services with parents and caregivers of children with FASD.
Learn more about FASD services and how to make a referral
Medical and Specialty Services
Medical clinics at ErinoakKids support children and youth, birth to 18 years old, with a confirmed or suspected physical or developmental disorder. Our physicians are part of an inter-professional team who may provide assessment, diagnosis, consultation and/or intervention.
ErinoakKids also provides a range of specialized clinics in addition to core therapy services. These clinics can be accessed by registered ErinoakKids clients through clinician-initiated internal referrals except the rehabilitation clinic.
Learn more about Medical and Specialty services and how to make a referral
Occupational Therapy (OT)
Occupational therapy helps people improve their ability to function and participate in everyday activities. Intervention focuses on skill development as well as on creating environments that promote best functioning. Intervention occurs in collaboration with the family and the whole service team.
Learn more about OT and how to make a referral
Physiotherapy (PT)
Physiotherapy is a type of health care that specializes in the prevention and alleviation of movement disorders of the arms, legs and trunk, and helps children and youth to move and function.
Learn more about PT and how to make a referral
Preschool Speech and Language Services (PSL)
The Preschool Speech and Language team supports the prevention, identification, assessment, treatment, and the (re)habilitation of speech, language and swallowing/feeding disorders.
Learn more about PSL and how to make a referral
School Based Rehabilitation Services (SBRS)
ErinoakKids works collaboratively with our school board partners who can make a referral for School Based Rehabilitation Services that include Occupational Therapy (OT) consultation, Physiotherapy (PT) consultation and limited Speech Language Pathology (SLP) in publicly funded schools.
Learn more about SBRS and how to make a referral
Respite
ErinoakKids respite offers a short-term break for caregivers of children, youth or young adults with complex medical or complex behavioural needs. Our expert, caring staff provide a safe and engaging program in a comfortable location.
Learn more about Respite and how to make a referral
Speak to Intake Services:
Call 905-855-2690 (toll free 1-877-374-6625) Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
