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Sunny Hill assessments & visits

Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children is a rehabilitation centre for children and youth with disabilities. Sunny Hill is called a “tertiary referral centre” because it complements the health care services provided in your community.
 

Preparing your child for an assessment

 
A typical assessment usually takes several hours over the course of the day. Sometimes the assessment may need to be scheduled over two days. Your child should wear comfortable shoes and loose comfortable clothing.
 
During the assessment, you will be asked about your child’s development, strengths and areas of difficulty. You may want to bring a friend or relative as a support person with you.
 
Your child will be asked to complete some activities and tests and he or she will be observed while playing. This will help the team understand how your child learns and is developing. If your child is scheduled to see the developmental pediatrician, a neurological and physical examination will also be scheduled. No medical investigations will be done at this time.
 

What to bring

 
Essentials:
  • BC CareCard
  • Blue hospital ID card (if your child has one from a previous visit)
  • Appointment letter
  • List of any medications, and the amounts, that your child is taking
  • Notepaper and pen
  • Copies of any recent formal assessments
Nice to have:
  • A snack
  • Change for the vending machines
  • Activities (for when your child has free time such as colouring books and toys)
  • Anything that will put your child at ease (favourite toy, blanket, etc.)
  • Notes from your observations of your child leading up to the visit (if you have these)
  • Any written comments you have from teachers, doctors, therapists and others who know your child well
  • A recent photograph of your child
Please do not bring any valuables to your assessment.
 
For more information to help prepare your child for their visit, please download a copy of Your Appointment at Sunny Hill. 
 

Preparing your child for an inpatient visit

 
The inpatient unit at Sunny Hill is for children and youth who need acute rehabilitation services and transition planning. 
 
For more information about the child development and rehabilitation programs and services, please go to the Sunny Hill Health Centre.


Updated on: January 26, 2010