Complex Developmental and Behavioural Conditions
We provide assessments for children and youth with complex neurodevelopmental and functional support needs. These may include assessments for communication, cognition, motor and daily living skills.
The Complex Developmental Behavioural Conditions (CDBC) program is a part of Sunny Hill Health Centre at BC Children’s Hospital. We provide diagnostic services only.
CDBC sees children and youth up to age 19 living in BC who experience moderate to severe challenges in multiple areas. These include cognition, communication, motor skills, self-care, mood, and attention and activity regulation.
We provide assessments for children and youth with multiple areas of developmental concern that community services cannot explain. We may also support children and youth when there is a need to understand the reason for their developmental challenges, including potential genetic conditions; stressful or traumatic experiences for parents or children; or exposure to substances.
Our assessments can lead to diagnoses related to development and behaviour; and suggestions for extra resources to help children and youth function better at home, in school and in the community.
Referral information
We accept referrals from pediatricians, psychiatrists and nurse practitioners when a patient is identified with multiple areas of significant developmental concern.
Providers can find more details on the process via the Complex Developmental and Behavioural Conditions Referral page.
Appointment details
Before your first appointment, you will receive a call from our intake staff. Staff will ask your permission to contact other community members who know your child, to gather any previous reports or information to help us understand your child or youth's assessment needs. Legal guardians must attend all appointments.
You will also receive forms in the mail to complete, sign and return to us to help us gather information.
You may have one or more appointments for your child or youth's assessment. Sometimes, our staff will book your appointment at one of our partner sites closer to your community.
Our team includes different kinds of doctors. You may have several appointments with our clinic. The following information sheets can help you learn about our team and your appointment:
- Family Conference (PDF)
- Physician (PDF)
- Case Manager and Physician (PDF)
- Occupational Therapy (OT) (PDF)
- Physiotherapy (PT) (PDF)
- Psychology (PDF)
- Social Work (SW) (PDF)
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) (PDF)
Contact us
Our hours of service are Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Address:
4500 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC
V6H 3N1
Phone: 604-453-8313
Fax: 604-453-8321
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