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This document was prepared for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Central Alberta
Community Board. The authors define what person-centred planning is, list several tools like
PATH and MAPS, and tell several real stories from parents about their experience using these
tools.

Person-Centred Planning Approaches: A Literature Review 

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Pre-school children (~ 0-5 years)
Services offered by the Children's Rehabilitation Team are available to preschool-age children at
either the Woodbridge Centre located in Fredericton or the Upper River Valley Hospital located
in Waterville. Triaging of clients between locations is based on the reason for referral, the
diagnosis, and their proximity to the available services.
The Children's Rehab Team offers a wide range of outpatient rehabilitation services. The team
consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Dietitians
and Social Workers specialized in pediatric care. Examples of the many services the team provides
are: neonatal follow-up assessments; developmental therapy; feeding/swallowing assessments;
parent/caregiver training; augmentative communication training; seating/positioning
assessments; and play-based exercise programs.
Children may be seen by the full team, a partial team, or may be referred to single service options
depending on the reason for referral. Initial screenings or assessments will determine a child's
treatment plan and, specifically, which disciplines will be involved based on the child's needs.
The Children's Rehab Team works with pre-school age children diagnosed with a wide variety of
conditions including: Cerebral Palsy (CP); Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); Down's Syndrome;
Spina Bifida; Muscular Dystrophy; developmental delays; and infants born prematurely or are
considered high risk. Upper River Valley Hospital 11300 Route 130 Waterville, NB E7P 1H1 Phone: (506) 375-2569 Fax: (506) 375-2840 School-age children (5 years+)
Paediatric rehabilitation services for school-age children (5+) are available through other
organizations such as Extra-Mural Program New Brunswick the Department of Education and
Early Childhood Development, and the Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation. Services in&nbsp;Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Dietetics are also available at the Dr. Everett
Chalmers Regional Hospital (DECRH) or at the Upper River Valley Hospital (URVH).&nbsp;

Children’s Rehabilitation Team (Region 3) (Disponible en Français) 

This is a video telling why it is important to wear a face mask in a form of a social story approach.

We Wear Masks — A Social Story about the Coronavirus

The International Society for Autism (ISA), Deerfield Beach, FL, is an organization that aims to improve the lives of those affected by autism. Founded in 2010 by Dr. Andrew S. Rubin and many other parents of children with autism, ISA supports research, through grants and scholarships, and provides vocational rehabilitation services such as job coaching, resume building, and internship training placements. The ISA is also a vocational vendor for the State of Florida, and works to support employment through the job match program.

International Society for Autism Research

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Maxfield Sparrow is a transmasculine autistic author who hopes that sharing his experiences and
perceptions (while reminding readers that every autistic person is different!) will help further the
struggle for disability rights and autism acceptance.

Maxfield Sparrow

Elaine Rockwell is a speech-language pathologist working with higher functioning children,
teenagers, and adults who are on the autism spectrum.

Elaine Rockwell (MSc., SLP) (private practice)

This is a new phone service for families to locate a wide variety of services in New Brunswick. It is
available 24/7.