Community Assessment and Therapy Services

A successful elementary school experience provides children with a solid foundation for learning and social interaction. Renfrew’s Elementary Education Program gives children with highly complex needs a safe environment in which to grow and develop their joy of learning.

Renfrew’s Specialized Services Program is an intensive half-day program designed to help children improve their daily living skills at home and in the community. The program serves children ages 2 to 6 years old who are enrolled in Renfrew’s Early Childhood Services (ECS) program and who meet the criteria for funding through Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD).

Renfrew offers two AAC programs: AAC Everywhere and AAC Youth Everywhere. Renfrew’s Augmentative & Alternative Communication Everywhere program provides opportunities for parents to ask questions about their child’s Augmentative or Alternative Communications (AAC) systems, learn new ways to support their child’s communication, and connect with other parents of children using AAC. Renfrew's Augmentative & Alternative Communication Youth Everywhere program provides youth ages 13-17 with real-world opportunities to use Augmentative or Alternative Communications (AAC) systems on fun community outings.

Our professional and knowledgeable therapists work closely with families to understand their strengths, challenges and goals. We then provide families with practical recommendations focused around home, school, and community life. Areas of expertise include Speech Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Assistive Technology, Child Development, and Educational Consultation. FSCD funding and/or private health insurance may cover select service fees.

Renfrew’s Early Childhood Services (ECS) program nurtures learning and social skills that last a lifetime. Even among our youngest learners, we foster an environment of enthusiasm, caring, respect and openness to innovative ideas. As an independent school, we modify the curriculum set out by Alberta Education to meet the special needs of our children. In Renfrew’s Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes, learning is done through play! We know that play is vital to a child’s development and essential for healthy emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental growth.

Renfrew is pleased to offer a Saturday respite program for parents of children with special needs. With a low child to staff ratio, Stepping Out on Saturdays (SOS) provides a fun and nurturing day for children, while giving parents some valuable reprieve.