ConnectWell Community Health

Behaviour Development Program


Description

Partners with clients, their caregivers, community agencies, and others to promote positive behaviour change in children, youth, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

  • offered in various natural environments (home, school, day care)
  • emphasizes preventative strategies aimed at holistically supporting the client across several domains, including positive relationships and approaches, accommodating environments, establishing security and attachment, developing resilience and skills, addressing mental health needs, and least intrusive positive behaviour support strategies

Also provides:

  • dementia screening
  • sexuality education training
  • parent and service provider training
  • support and collaboration with programming for children with Autism under the age of 18 years
Eligibility
  • Children under the age of 6 years: Behavioural issues and developmental delay are present; however, no documentation is required.

  • Children 7-18 years: Written confirmation of a diagnosis of intellectual disability is required.

  • Adults (18+): Submission of a Change of Circumstance Form (COC) to Developmental Services of Ontario (DSO) is required. Referral information will be automatically forwarded to BDP after the COC is completed.
  • Application Process
    Call for an appointment
    Documents Required
    Call for information
    Toll Free
    1-800-667-2617
    Office
    613-257-7121
    Fax
    613-257-2675
    Web Site
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    Mailing Address
    30 Bennett St
    Carleton Place, ON, K7C 4J9
    Canada
    Languages
    English
    Fees
    Service - None
    Topic(s)
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    Copyright
    Community Navigation of Eastern Ontario / Navigation communautaire de l’Est ontarien
    Last Updated On
    March 24, 2026
    Address
    30 Bennett St
    Carleton Place, ON, K7C 4J9
    Cross street: Hwy 7 and Hwy 15
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    Accessibility
    Fully Accessible
    Hours of Operation
    Vary, contact for details
    Service Area(s)
    Lanark County