KidsAbility is committed to technology as an enabler to achieve goals
Our Waterloo site is an OTN Tele-Medicine site where we can provide remote follow-up assessments for our clients by their specialist in another location. This saves the family time and energy by eliminating the need to drive to Toronto, London, or Hamilton for a routine visit.
KidsAbility is a member of the eHealth (Ontario) secure ONENetwork infrastructure and in addition to being a member of telemedince site ( Ontario Telemedicine Network) we are members of eCHN, the Electronic Children’s Health Network.
As a member of eCHN, the Electronic Children’s Health Network registered therapists at KidsAbility have access to electronic health records for our clients. eCHN …
- is used daily by clinical staff and Health Records staff
- is a tremendous productivity tool
- provides immediate reports from Sick Kids, McMaster and London Health Sciences
- has increased therapist knowledge on clients (instead of waiting 1-2 months it is 1-2 days) and decisions are more informed
Therapy staff are creatively utilizing every-day devices to enhance their programs and services:
- Xperiential Learning Systems (Virtual Reality) places kids in a PC video game; therapist can set range of motion for therapeutic purposes
- Wii generates engagement and movement
- Smart Board technology currently being reviewed for effectiveness with peer inclusion of Autism clients
- Digital video recording is widely used (with consent) to track progress and provide feedback
- ACS (Augmentative Communication Services) is utilizing high and low technology solutions to support face-to-face and written communication needs. iPod Touch is a simple innovation.