We advise that Calgary-based families start out by booking First Appointment with one of our practitioners, which would include an assessment and treatment plan built for the child. If a family is unsure of which practitioner to choose, we encourage them to give us a call at 403-206-7466 and we can assist.

Anytime a parent is concerned, it's worth bringing the child in to be seen by a pediatric physiotherapist, occupational therapist, and/or speech language pathologist. They can then assess and provide the parent with guidance around what's the best way to proceed. Often seeing a therapist even for a couple of appointments can assist a child that's slightly behind on their milestones get all caught up, plus it's an immensely educational experience for the parent too.

We're located in beautiful Calgary, Alberta at 5970 Centre St S (a short 5 minute walk from Chinook LRT station and a 2-minute drive from the intersection of Glenmore Trail and MacLeod Trail).

Children as young as 1 month old can start partaking in physiotherapy.

Typically, occupational therapists will start working with children at about age 1. And speech language pathologists will typically start seeing kids once they turn 2.

Therapy can be pursued 4 weeks post-surgery, as long as medical guidelines are followed.

Post-Botox treatment no major recovery is required. A child can return to therapy 1 day after treatment.

For optimum outcomes, Occupational Therapy should be paired with Physiotherapy. The Occupational Therapist will address the vestibular system, and it is the vestibular system that drives our motor system.

No, you do not. Everyone is welcome.

Each child is unique, and we tailor therapy plans based on meeting your child and conducting assessments. If you’re unsure where to start, we recommend booking a First Appointment with one of our therapy team members, where we’ll evaluate your child’s strengths, challenges, and goals to determine the most effective therapy plan. Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Pediatric Massage Therapists and Behaviour Therapists are available to assess your child and provide input on the best path forward regarding their therapeutic intervention.

Trexo Robotics is a state-of-the-art robotic-assisted gait trainer designed to help children with mobility challengesdevelop proper walking patterns, alignment, and endurance. This cutting-edge device provides repetitive movement training, stimulating neuroplasticity and reinforcing muscle memory, making it an invaluable tool for children with cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, and other neuromotor conditions.

At the Canadian Centre for Development, we house a medium-sized Trexo Robot, which is available for children to use during physiotherapy sessions as well as through dedicated Trexo sessions. This unit typically accommodates children aged two to seven years, though precise measurements will be required to determine if it's a fit for your child.

For more information on how your child can benefit from the Trexo Robot, please contact us at the Canadian Centre for Development. We’d be happy to assist you!