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Programs & Services


Youth Functional Independence Clinic

We provide multidisciplinary support for building skills for functional independence for youth with physical disabilities.

This service is available to youth who are registered to a Neurosciences program / clinic at Alberta Children's Hospital. We aim to support youth (12-18 years old) with physical disabilities with the goal to reduce difficulties transitioning to adult medical services and roles. Examples of common goals we work on include:

  • living independently
  • obtaining competitive employment
  • understanding their medical conditions
  • options for driving and other modes of community transportation

At this time we do not have resources to support those who will be eligible for PDD as an adult (IQ<70).

Contact Details

Alberta Children's Hospital

Address
28 Oki Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta
T3B 6A8
Telephone
403-955-7912
Fax
403-476-7756
Email
yfic@ahs.ca
Accessibility

Main entrance

Elevator accessible onsite


Elevators

Getting There

Parking map

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
neuropsychologists, occupational therapists (OTs), registered nurses (RNs), physiatrists, social workers
Eligibility

Service targeted to:

  • age 12-18 years old
  • presence of a physical disability
  • not eligible for PDD (IQ>70)
  • able to make goals
  • registered to a Neurosciences program / clinic at Alberta Children's Hospital
Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

By appointment only.


Wait Times

Variable. An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Also Known As
Acronym
ATC, YFIC
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Adolescent Transition Clinic