Child and Parent Resource Institute

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Record #: HAM1596 Last Modified: 03 May 2013 Last Full Update: 16 May 2012
Early Years Information
Early Years HeadingsFamily resource centre
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
600 Sanatorium Rd
London, ON N6H 3W7
 
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Located In CommunityLondon
Major IntersectionSanatorium Rd and Oxford St W
Office Phone519-858-2774 
Toll Free Phone1-877-494-2774
FaxAdministration 519-858-3955 
Clinical Records 519-858-3913
TTY Phone519-858-0257 
Websitewww.cpri.ca
Contact Information
Primary ContactIntake; Phone: 519-858-2774 ext 2024
Description & Services
DescriptionCPRI is a tertiary level resource centre offering highly specialized, interdisciplinary assessment, treatment, consultation, education, research for children and youth with complex emotional, behavioural, developmental and/or medical disorders and their families. Services are community and/or residential-based. During residential stay children attend academic programs which may be on or off site. 
 
Attachment Consultation and Education Service (ACES) - Consultation, assessment, treatment and education for children and youth (birth - 18 years) with a focus on disturbance of attachment, attachment disorders, or a history of traumatic and/or disruptive life events. The child and youth also experience difficulty in relationships, behaviours, and emotions requiring extensive management to the child/youth home/living environment.  
 
Autism Spectrum Disorders - Assessment, treatment, consultation, education and support for children and youth up to the age of 18 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, their families, caregivers and the community. 
 
ASD2 Clinic (Autism Spectrum Disorders) - A new, province wide service offered by CPRI. This enhanced program will provide service for children and youth across the ASD spectrum who are presenting with high levels of challenging behaviour in all settings, including home, school and the community. The program will target children and youth who have not demonstrated significant behavioural improvements despite services provided in their local communities and who continue to be at risk. 
 
Brake Shop - Specialized assessment, treatment, consultation and community education for children and youth (6 to 18 years) with severe behavioural concerns or intermittent Explosive Disorder, with a diagnosed or suspected tic disorder. 
 
Dual Diagnosis - Assessment, consultation and treatment on a community and residential services basis for children and youth (2 to 18 years) with a developmental disability and psychiatric or behavioural disorder. 
 
Emotional Disorders - Assessment, treatment and consultation for children and youth (2 to 18 years) with a developmental disability and an emotional disorder.  
 
Home Visiting Program for Infants - Early intervention program (for the counties of Middlesex, Oxford, Elgin, Perth, and Huron only) for infants (up to 5 years) and their families who are at risk of or have developmental or physical disabilities. 
 
Homeshare - Specialized placement program in which children and youth who have a developmental disability, medical fragility/technological dependence and/or dual diagnosis, are placed with families on a full-time and long-term basis in London and surrounding counties.  
 
Mood Disorders Clinic - Consultation, assessment, treatment and education services for children and youth (6 to 18 years) who are referred by a physician and who are suspected of having early onset mood disorders.  
 
Residential Services - Interdisciplinary residential assessment and treatment based on the individualized needs and identified goals of children or youth with complex multiple needs. The average length of stay is 2 to 12 weeks for all residential units. All units except Pratten One accommodate children and youth with externalizing and aggressive behaviours.  
 
Age ranges for each unit are a general guideline.  
 
Pratten 2 South – 8 spaces for females ages 10 to 18 yrs 
 
Unit 4 – 12 spaces for males ages 13 to 18 yrs 
 
Unit 5 – 10 spaces for males/females ages 6 to 12 yrs 
 
Unit 6 – 9 spaces for males/females ages 6 to 13 yrs with a developmental disability 
 
Thameswood – 8 spaces for males/females ages 13 to 18 yrs with a developmental disability 
 
Pratten – 12 bed short-term (average length of stay from a few days to two weeks) residential unit for males/females ages 0 – 18 yrs with a variety of complex medical (including technologically dependent clients) and developmental needs. Services include palliative care and “step down” services from acute hospital admissions. This space is like a hospital ward with specialized medical equipment, access to oxygen, etc. 
 
Selective Mutism - For children and youth (3 to 18 yrs) who have restricted speech in one or more settings for at least two months and have demonstrated capacity for speech and intellectual ability above IQ 55. 
 
Sexual Behaviours - Comprehensive assessment and consultation for children and youth (age 6 to 18 yrs) exhibiting concerning sexual behaviours (can include trauma assessment and sexuality education). 
HoursMon-Fri 8:30am-5 pm (Evenings by appointment)
Areas ServedBrant County ; Haldimand County ; Hamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region ; Norfolk County ; Wellington County
EligibilityAges: 18 year(s) and under 
 
Children and youth, birth - 18 years, with complex emotional and behavioural disorders, complex medical and developmental disorders
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish ; Interpretive Services - upon request
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Record Classification
Service CategoriesAdolescent/Youth Counselling ; Child Care Mental Health Consultation Programs ~ Autism Spectrum Disorders ; Child Guidance ; Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities/Delays ~ Autism Spectrum Disorders ; Family Preservation Programs ; Foster Homes for Children with Disabilities ; Home Based Mental Health Services ~ High Risk Infants/Children ; Residential Treatment Facilities ~ Children and Youth with Emotional Disturbance ; Wraparound Facilitation/Community Support ~ Autism Spectrum Disorders ~ Children and Youth with Disabilities ; Wraparound Facilitation/Community Support ~ Children and Youth with Emotional Disturbance