ABILITY @ SickKids

Who we support

The ABILITY program supports children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism who require complex medical care at SickKids.

What to expect

Consultation appointments

Once accepted into the program, you’ll be asked to schedule inpatient or ambulatory consultation appointments at SickKids Hospital, typically 60-90 minutes each.

Work with an interprofessional team

Your team may include paediatricians, a psychiatrist, a developmental paediatrician, nurses, developmental service workers, service coordinator, developmental consultant and/or a program coordinator.

Receive recommendations

Your team will provide assessment, consultation and recommendations using a developmental and behavioural approach. They’ll work alongside family members and existing care providers, ensuring everyone is on the same page.

When we adapt care, we improve care

The ABILITY program helps improve health outcomes for children and youth who need specialized or complex medical care at SickKids Hospital. We work alongside your family and existing care providers to tailor care to your child’s unique needs.

You’ll receive support from a specialized team to:

• Reduce your child’s distress and improve cooperation during treatments
• Navigate referrals to specialists
• Increase safety and effectiveness of care at SickKids or at home